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 ...

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

Police in Florida arrested three teenagers who are accused of robbing a male victim at gunpoint while he was attending a ...

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

Tropical Storm Sara now threatens to wreak havoc over Central America with days of heavy rain. Its remnants could then send ...

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

A Florida man and a teenager were arrested following a burglary and battery in Frostproof. According to Polk County Sheriff ...

Melony Bell, a Republican, left the Florida Legislature to challenge Polk County Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards, a ...

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

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 ...

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

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