Polk County's Citrus Connection will expand service to SunRail’s Poinciana Station
Polk County residents will soon have access to SunRail through the Citrus Connection, the county's public transportation system.
Back-to-School: 7 Central Florida school districts begin school year on Monday, both virtually and in-person
Brevard, Osceola, Flagler, Lake, Marion, Polk, and Sumter County all begin the 2020- 2021 school year on Monday morning.
Osceola County students head back to school on Monday, both virtually and in-person
For those heading to campus, there will be several new safety measures in place to keep face-to-face learners and teachers safe.
French air-to-air missile accidentally sent to Lakeland airport
A French-made air-to-air missile was discovered at Lakeland Linder International Airport on Friday.
Polk County Election Results
Results for the 2020 General Election, including county and municipal elections.
Wrong-way driver in stolen vehicle crashes into car carrying mother, infant, police say
Three people -- the driver of a stolen vehicle, a mother and her infant -- were seriously injured following a crash in Lakeland early Tuesday morning.
Lakeland police investigating double homicide after discovering 2 bodies during wellness check
Lakeland police are investigating a double homicide after discovering two bodies inside a home near the 1500 block of West Highland Street.
Plans unveiled for school bus transportation
Things will look different as children return to schools. Some parents have concerns about how students will be transported safely to and from schools.
Frostproof murder suspect's father, 3 others arrested for environmental hazards on property
The father of the suspect in the Frostproof triple murders has been arrested along with three other people for environmental hazards on their Polk County property.
Suspects in Frostproof triple-murder appear in court
The first court appearance for three people charged in the deaths of three fishing buddies in Frostproof took place Thursday afternoon.
$30,000 reward offered for information in murder of 3 fishing buddies in Frostproof
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with several agencies to offer a $30,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons who killed three men fishing in Frostproof Friday evening.
Polk Sheriff: 3 best friends killed on remote Frostproof road as they met up to go fishing Friday night
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for suspects who killed three men Friday night in Frostproof.
After months apart, 90-year-old Lakeland man wears full PPE to say final goodbye to wife with dementia
For nearly 30 years, Sam Reck was by his wife JoAnn's side. Even when she moved into a skilled nursing facility for her dementia, he lived just one building over from her.
Polk County teen killed during dispute over marijuana, deputies say
Deputies are investigating after they said a teenager was fatally shot during a dispute over "free marijuana."
Polk County schools delay in-person start date amid teachers' push to start strictly online
School board members with Polk County Schools voted to delay the start of the school year at Tuesday night's meeting despite teachers protesting outside the meeting and urging the district to begin the school year strictly online.
Winter Haven leaders unanimously approve mask ordinance; rules begin 5 p.m. Tuesday
City commissioners in Winter Haven voted unanimously Monday to approve an ordinance requiring face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
'Jesus ain't happy': Finance secretary accused of stealing $768,000 from Calvary Baptist Church
Over the last five years, a Polk County woman pocketed over $768,000 from a Winter Haven church, and used the money during trips to theme parks, for Amazon purchases and a Match.com account, the sheriff announced.
2 suspects charged with attempted murder after 15-year-old boy shot in Lake Wales
Two people face attempted murder charges following a shooting on Tuesday in Lake Wales that left a teenager seriously injured.
'They may be living next to you': Over 1,400 charges filed against 16 child porn suspects in Polk County
While describing the 16 child porn suspects arrested in a recent operation, the Polk County sheriff had a warning for the public, saying those types of suspects can be someone you wouldn't expect.
Stabbing suspect fatally shot by deputies had history of mental health issues, sheriff says
A suspect who barricaded himself inside a Winter Haven apartment urged deputies to fatally shoot him after he stabbed his mother in the chest Wednesday morning, the sheriff said.