Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has directed the U.S. and state flags to be flown at half staff to honor the late U.S. Rep. Andy ...

LAKELAND, Fla. - A memorial service at a Polk County park turned into an armed robbery that landed four suspects behind bars.

Sheriff Grady Judd cut the ribbon Nov. 4 along side commissioners for a fourth public safety facility: the new Sheriff’s ...

The personal assistant to a 77-year-old blind man stole more than $140,000 from him to fund her lavish lifestyle, Florida ...

Everett Brown, 59, was arrested after he called 911 for help after his home was burglarized and he was attacked, but forgot ...

Committees for Polk County Public Schools voted to remove the six titles after reviewing them following public challenges.

Election Day 2024 is here. Final voting for the general election will take place Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Polk County ...

Despite a checkered past, Theodore “Pink Tie” Murray, a nonpartisan candidate from Frostproof, represents the first ...

Since 1976, the Silver Garland program has rewarded students for their volunteer service to the Polk County community.

Republicans Scott Franklin, Daniel Webster and Laurel Lee, and Democrat Darren Soto had little trouble keeping their seats.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, an area of Florida which was affected by Hurricane Milton, tells every criminal arrested in his county that there's no crime too small for the full force of the law.

Eight Polk County high school athletes have signed with colleges on the first day of the early signing period.