Polk County Fire Rescue has lost one of their own in a line of duty death. Volunteer Chaplain Hector Cruz passed away due to injuries sustained during a car crash in the Eagle Lake area Wednesday. The ...

An investigation is underway after Polk County firefighters responding to a house fire Wednesday morning discovered a deceased adult in the backyard who authorities say appeared to have been shot.

If you have young children and are looking for some Halloween fun which provides treats but no tricks, the Polk County Sheriff's Office has an event for you! For the 3rd year in a row, the Safe ...

FDOT Turnpike Construction Series Alert: Central Polk Parkway construction from Polk Parkway to U.S. 17 continues to make major progress and remains two years ahead of schedule! Crews have completed ...

Tampa Bay, FL – Beginning Saturday, August 22, 2026, tolls will be electronically collected on the new Howard Frankland Bridge (I-275) Express Lanes across Old Tampa Bay through the SunPass Prepaid ...

WINTER HAVEN – Bobby Williams wears many hats: Christian, pastor, husband, founder, and business owner. If all that isn’t enough to keep him busy, he wants to add governor to the list. On Tuesday, Aug ...

By James Coulter & Carl Fish Crossed Paws Pet Rescue says its ability to continue operating is at risk following Polk County commissioners’ recent decision to deny conditional use approval for kennels ...

It’s once again time for football in Vikings country; the stands are full, and the lights of Friday night are once again shining bright on the players. The Vikings opened the 2026 season with a ...

Winter Haven Lakes Continue to Improve, Annual Report Showsby James Coulter While some Winter Haven lakes have historically struggled with algae, invasive vegetation, and poor water quality, the ...