A former employee of a well known Bartow law firm is facing multiple felony charges after State Attorney’s Office investigators alleged she diverted client payments, created false records, and ...

Fraud detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, following an investigation into identity theft from a deceased person and unauthorized credit card ...

The City of Davenport is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a community-wide Fourth of July celebration on Saturday, July 4, at the Lewis Mathews Sports Complex ...

The following is from Polk County Public Schools: PCPS has a critical need for bus drivers as we prepare for the 2026-27 school year. We’re also hiring bus attendants and a limited number of van ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a motorcycle crash which occurred Wednesday night, June 3, 2026, that resulted in the death of a 24-year old Lakeland man. Deputies were dispatched ...

HAINES CITY – Cheering at NASCAR races is usually left to the fans in the stands, but this year, the Glamorous All Stars Cheer and Dance team will take center stage at the 2025 Daytona 500, ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested a 14-year-old middle school student from Lakeland Highlands Middle School after he was positively identified as the suspect who made multiple bomb threats at ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Polk County Tax Collector Joe G. Tedder is publicly criticizing Florida’s statewide DMV computer system after ongoing technical problems reportedly caused major delays, long wait ...

Tabletop game enthusiasts will soon have a new place to gather, play and learn as Polk County Parks and Recreation launches its new monthly social club, Tabletop Tuesdays. The first session will take ...