A wanted accused sex offender was killed Thursday after authorities say he opened fire on Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies from inside a tent, critically wounding a K-9 who was tracking him. Polk ...

Finding It Is, Study Showsby James Coulter If you've ever tried parking in Downtown Lake Wales, you’ve probably circled the blocks, wondered where all the good spaces went, and wished the city would ...

Join us for Fun Friday this week at the Leroy & Virginia Tyler Youth Enrichment Center! Address: 1008 Ave D Haines City, FL 33844 When: This Friday (every 1st Friday of the month)Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has charged the man responsible for the murder of an Eagle Lake woman last month. ​ 21-year old Gibson Nash was charged with 1st Degree Murder (FC) for the brutal ...

S.R. 60 Railroad Crossing reopens six days ahead of schedule. State Road 60 between Bartow and Lake Wales has officially reopened to all eastbound and westbound traffic following the early completion ...

Nearly two weeks after a woman was found dead inside her Eagle Lake home, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office has announced that a suspect has been arrested in the case. Sheriff Grady Judd is scheduled ...

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — A Winter Haven pastor is facing more than 20 criminal charges, including allegations involving a minor as well as four felony counts accusing him of engaging in sexual activity ...

Polk County residents and businesses could see a reduction in property insurance premiums after the Insurance Services Office rated Polk County Fire Rescue among the top 7% of fire departments ...

What began as a routine traffic stop on July 27 resulted in the discovery of evidence associated with illegal cockfighting. During the investigation, Lakeland Police officers recovered marijuana along ...

If you watched local television in Central Florida over the past 50 years, you likely know Dr. Paul Bearer, the campy horror-host character who introduced cheesy horror flicks and groan-worthy puns.

A late-night bicycle traffic stop in Winter Haven led to the arrest of a man who deputies say repeatedly provided false identifying information before they discovered he was wanted on an outstanding ...

Polk County Sheriff’s Office officials say they have terminated their long-standing healthcare services agreement with YesCare after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this month.