On Thursday, November 6, 2025, at approximately 7:55 a.m., the Haines City Police Department responded to a road rage incident involving a firearm near U.S. Highway 27 and Davenport Boulevard. The ...

Polk County Commissioners Approve Tax Exemption to New Business to Build Data Center by James Coulter More than 50 new full-time jobs, each with an annual wage 200 percent greater than the county's ...

Polk County is packed with fun, family-friendly events this weekend! From festive markets to art walks and community celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s a look at what’s ...

The holiday spirit arrives in Bartow as the Polk County History Center hosts its 15th Annual Festival of Wreaths and Silent Auction beginning 8, 2025. Visitors can explore the beautifully decorated ...

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapses due to high winds on 1940. The Tacoma Narrows Bridge was built in Washington during the 1930s and opened to traffic on July 1, 1940. It spanned the Puget Sound from ...

More Than $207k Approved for New Mulberry Fire Rescue EMS Station by James Coulter A new fire rescue EMS station in Mulberry is closer to being constructed now that county commissioners have approved ...

Local Law Firm Holding 13th Annual Event for Families in Need WINTER HAVEN, FL, November 3, 2025 —Brooks Law Group invites the community to their 13th annual Turkey Giveaway on Saturday, November 22nd ...

Frostproof Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration Join us as we kick off the holiday season with a magical night you won’t want to miss! Satur 296 PM – 9 PMWall Street Park, Frostproof What’s in ...

I know this might be hard to believe but there are actually people in this world who like being in jail so much, they just find a reason to go back!! You know people like this guy, Kevin Berrios who e ...

Culpepper's Cardiac Foundation (CCF) marked a significant milestone this week by installing its 77th Automated External ...

Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Florida Department of Corrections probation officers conducted a Halloween sexual offender/predator compliance initiative and probation checks for the weeks ...

On 4, 2025, PCSO deputies responded to the Target located at 5000 Grandview Parkway in Davenport in reference to a retail theft. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with a Target loss prevention associate ...