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PCSO investigating murder-suicide that occurred three days before Christmas
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a murder-suicide that occurred three days before Christmas. Preliminary…
Lakeland grandmother deadlifts her way into the record books
Inside Lakeland’s All American Gym on a Friday morning, 74-year-old Nancy Georges is powering through her…
Haines City man arrested for possession of child pornography
Cyber Crimes detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office have charged 20-year-old Brandon Arroyo of Haines City with 10…
Holiday travel is in full swing!
Join us in giving a big thank-you to our amazing TSA team who help keep holiday…
Lakeland Commissioners Reach Compromise on Mass Market Sales
After a month of ill feelings, Lakeland commissioners unanimously approved three deals, allowing longtime tenants to buy the…
Florida Polytechnic hires police chief with ties to president
Florida Polytechnic University has taken a major step toward stabilizing its police department. The university has hired…
Lakeland Tax Preparer Sentenced To More Than Seven Years In Federal Prison
U.S. District Judge Virginia Covington has sentenced George Tucker, Jr. to seven years and six months in federal…
Polk County Animal Control: 5 Point Plan
Polk County Animal Control, Florida — High Euthanasia Rates Demand Urgent Reform Please Sign. Share. Take…
Proposed Polk County toll road aims to keep drivers moving amid rapid growth
Traffic along U.S. 27 has become a daily grind for drivers cutting through northeastern Polk County,…
4 Polk County Deputies resign; others suspended after inmate’s death went unnoticed for nearly a day
Four Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies resigned in lieu of termination, and three supervisors were suspended…
Wedgewood changes approved, swapping many of the apartments for townhomes, but concerns about maintenance and drainage remain
Commissioners voted 5-1 to amend zoning for the former Wedgewood Golf Course, swapping many of the apartments for townhomes and…
Polk County Kids Tag Art
Kids Tag Art has some exciting things in store, as we celebrate 20 YEARS of the…
Heroes & Helpers: Lakeland Fire Department + Target Team Up for Holiday Magic
The Lakeland Fire Department proudly partnered with Target for our second annual Heroes & Helpers event…
Lakeland Commissioners cancel Oak Street parking Lot development deal
Lakeland ended its contract with Tampa-based developer Onicx Investments LLC to build multi-family housing on the…
Man points gun at another car with child inside in Polk County road rage incident
A 64-year-old man was arrested Sunday after pulling a gun and pointing it toward another vehicle…
3 Polk County residents charged in $2M COVID fraud case
Three Polk County residents are facing decades in federal prison for their role in an alleged…
67-year-old man stabbed to death by teenage former roommate in Davenport
A man was fatally stabbed by his former roommate in the Polo Park neighborhood in the…
Polk County I-4 RV Vehicle Fire
Troopers are investigating a vehicle fire after an RV towing a pickup truck traveling westbound on…
Lakeland city leaders reject stormwater fee hike for homeowners
Lakeland city commissioners declined to vote on a proposed stormwater fee increase, saying the plan placed…
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 Sun ’n Run 5K!
Put “5K fun” on your holiday wish list and join us on April 18 at 6:45…
South Eastside Drive Closure Extended to Dec. 28
The South Eastside Drive roadway closure has been extended until Sunday, Dec. 28. All lanes on…
West Highlands Street Roadway Closure Extended to Dec. 24
The West Highlands Street roadway closure has been extended until Wednesday, Dec. 24. A section of…
Former Polk lawyer who gambled away clients’ money gets 25-year sentence
Former Polk County lawyer Jason Penrod did plead guilty to grand theft and money laundering charges for stealing…
Mother of Lakeland toddler with rare genetic disorder hopes intensive therapy could help her son
This holiday season, a Lakeland family wishes to go to North Carolina. It is not for…
Driver killed, 2-year-old and his mother in hospital after car rolls into ditch
A driver is dead, and a 2-year-old boy and his mother are in the hospital following…
SHELTER WALL OF SHAME! POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA
By USA PAW Heartbroken and outraged. We’re exposing the shocking conditions and unacceptable KILLING rate at…
State Road 60 in Polk County closed after fatal crash Friday
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) said a single-vehicle crash killed one person and sent two…
‘This just shouldn’t be OK’: Father of Polk paramedic injured in ambulance crash speaks out
A first responder and his patient remained in critical condition Wednesday night following a crash between…
Polk moves ahead with changes to liquor laws including Sunday sales
Sunday liquor sales in Polk County could be allowed as early as January – just in time for Super Bowl Sunday. The County Commission has…
Children used by two women in a scheme to pass counterfeit money
On December 6th, PCSO deputies began investigating reports of counterfeit bills being passed at two local…
Florida’s DEP seeks upgrades at three state parks in Polk County
A long list of desired improvements at Florida’s state parks includes upgrades for three in Polk…
Polk County caregiver arrested for violently shaking baby
The day before Thanksgiving, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office received an urgent 911 call about an…
Polk County Fire Rescue Unit Involved in Two-Vehicle Crash
Updated: The PCSO Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a two-vehicle crash involving an ambulance that occurred…
Legoland Florida reveals opening date for Galacticoaster
The new family-friendly ride will officially open to the public on Feb. 27. The Winter Haven…
Does Lakeland FL, water contain forever chemicals?
Yes, like much of Florida and the nation, Lakeland’s water likely contains PFAS (forever chemicals), as UF…