For more than a decade, the state and county have coveted a high-speed alternative to U.S. 27. Two public meetings are ...

The National Weather Service expected to issue a cold weather advisory for Polk County starting at 4 a.m. Tuesday, ...

John Velebir of Winter Haven has previously served as first vice chair and treasurer of the Polk County Republican Executive ...

A Florida man has been arrested after police said he allegedly engaged in sexual acts with a horse. Officials reported the ...

A Florida couple is on the run following a disgusting shoplifting spree that involved a woman intentionally pooping on the ...

A Polk County sex offender accused of assaulting a deputy on Thursday was arrested after he was caught hiding in Lake Bonnet, ...

Polk County is becoming more popular as a place to move because of competitive home prices opportunity and slower pace of ...

A very public bowel movement was put to use when a Florida couple needed a distraction for large-scale shoplifting, according ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Additional lanes are in the works for a portion of Interstate 4 in Polk County. According to the Florida ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested Dylan Kennedy, 28, of Winter Haven, on charges of driving under the influence (DUI) ...

A 22-year-old was allegedly driving a stolen car with a gun, drugs, money and ammunition inside in Polk County when he fled ...

In 2024 a record, 80% of animals in county shelters were released alive, making Polk County much closer to reaching its goal of becoming a no-kill county this year.