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 ...

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 ...

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 drivers. More info: Starting pay of $19.46 per hour for ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

As hurricane season approaches, residents are encouraged to prepare before a storm is on the horizon by attending the free Hurricane Expo on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the RP ...

He remembers so often sitting – at his mother’s request – in her kitchen with smells that made his mouth water from the dishes she created. During those visits, he quickly learned that to have a ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On Monday, January 12, Florida State Baseball opened its doors to the media as preparations continued for the upcoming 2026 season. Head Coach Link Jarrett addressed a wide range ...

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 times, and service ...