LAKELAND, FL () - On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at approximately 12:38 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash in the 1600 block of George Jenkins Boulevard. Just prior to the crash, a black Nissan SUV ...

A fatal crash involving a vehicle fire shut down a roadway in the Bartow area late Thursday morning, according to emergency responders. Polk County Fire Rescue units responded at approximately 11:18 a ...

On Sunday, May 3, 2026, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 33-year-old Andre Brown Jr of Davenport for child abuse, a life felony enhanced due to the abuse being a hate crime. According to ...

Lakeland city leaders marked a major milestone for public safety in northwest Lakeland on International Firefighters Day, officially approving the construction budget for the city’s newest fire ...

Deanna Kay Parks, 54, of Lakeland, was taken to the Sheriff’s Processing Center Friday evening and — Local reporting from Polk County, Florida.

To show your mom just how much she means to you, choose a Mother’s Day gift that reflects her interests and passions. As you’re looking for the perfect gift, consider these thoughtful ideas that will ...

By Anita Todd HAINES CITY – Haines City’s population continues to grow rapidly and is changing everything from housing to infrastructure, making local leadership decisions more significant than ever.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office makes 266 arrests during human trafficking and child predator enforcement operation “Polk Around and Find Out” During a multi-day-long joint-age ...

A 68-year-old Polk County man known locally for portraying Santa Claus at community Christmas events was among 19 people arrested in Operation Child Protector VIII, a multi-agency undercover ...