Mulberry Cultural Center exhibition explores art off the canvas
A new Mulberry Cultural Center exhibition called "Surface Tension," explores the use of non-traditional materials in art.
A new Mulberry Cultural Center exhibition called "Surface Tension," explores the use of non-traditional materials in art.
Florida citrus growers fear another freeze after statewide crop losses
Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) toured an orange grove in Polk City that saw 40% of its crop take weather damage during a cold snap that hit the entire state last week.
Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) toured an orange grove in Polk City that saw 40% of its crop take weather damage during a cold snap that hit the entire state last week.
I-4 westbound lanes back open after depression causes major delays: FHP
All westbound lanes of I-4 are now back open after being shut down from Thursday night into Friday morning to fix a depression in the road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
All westbound lanes of I-4 are now back open after being shut down from Thursday night into Friday morning to fix a depression in the road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Depression in road causes major delays on portions of I-4 in Polk County: Deputies
A depression in the road on I-4 caused major delays Thursday night in the westbound lanes between exits 55 and 58 in Polk County, according to deputies.
A depression in the road on I-4 caused major delays Thursday night in the westbound lanes between exits 55 and 58 in Polk County, according to deputies.
Protesters against proposed Fort Meade data center gather outside city hall
There were about a dozen protesters outside Fort Meade City Hall on Thursday ready to show they are not backing down, and they want a proposed data center project to be canceled.
There were about a dozen protesters outside Fort Meade City Hall on Thursday ready to show they are not backing down, and they want a proposed data center project to be canceled.
Florida Poly's new esports arena is about having fun and preparing students for the workforce
Florida Polytechnic University opened its brand-new esports arena on campus, which is not just about having fun and gaming competitively, it's also about preparing students for their own careers.
Florida Polytechnic University opened its brand-new esports arena on campus, which is not just about having fun and gaming competitively, it's also about preparing students for their own careers.
Lake Wales streetscape projects aim to connect neighborhoods to downtown
More streetscape projects are on the way in Lake Wales to attract more people and business downtown.
More streetscape projects are on the way in Lake Wales to attract more people and business downtown.
Man accused of stealing wallets, purses and gun in Polk County car burglary spree: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says a 23-year-old man is facing a slew of charges in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries in Polk County.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says a 23-year-old man is facing a slew of charges in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries in Polk County.
Construction date set for Lakeland’s controversial $22M ‘road diet’ project as design phase draws to an end
A road diet project dubbed an 'eyesore' in the Dixieland corridor is now more than halfway through its design phase and construction is expected to begin in 2027.
A road diet project dubbed an 'eyesore' in the Dixieland corridor is now more than halfway through its design phase and construction is expected to begin in 2027.
Illegal immigrant charged with DUI after hit-and-run in Walmart parking lot: PCSO
Three illegal immigrants from Guatemala have been taken into custody after a drunk driving hit-and-run incident that injured a motorcyclist in Mulberry on Sunday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Three illegal immigrants from Guatemala have been taken into custody after a drunk driving hit-and-run incident that injured a motorcyclist in Mulberry on Sunday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Family, friends rally around retired Polk County firefighter who lost home in blaze
A family in Polk County was forced to evacuate their home last week to escape a brush fire.
A family in Polk County was forced to evacuate their home last week to escape a brush fire.
Bartow teacher accused of starting 5-acre fire, violating Polk County burn ban
A teacher at Bartow High School is accused of starting a backyard fire that ended up burning five acres of land on Sunday.
A teacher at Bartow High School is accused of starting a backyard fire that ended up burning five acres of land on Sunday.
Extreme drought conditions turn Polk County into a ‘tinderbox’ as firefighters battle barrage of brush fires
Emergency officials in Polk County issued a warning to residents after crews battled more than 30 separate brush fires in a 24-hour period.
Emergency officials in Polk County issued a warning to residents after crews battled more than 30 separate brush fires in a 24-hour period.
Undercover sting leads to arrest of Honduran national for luring minor: Auburndale police
An undercover operation by the Auburndale Police Department ended with the arrest of a Bradenton man who detectives say traveled to Polk County intending to meet a 14-year-old girl for illegal sexual acts.
An undercover operation by the Auburndale Police Department ended with the arrest of a Bradenton man who detectives say traveled to Polk County intending to meet a 14-year-old girl for illegal sexual acts.
'Selling poison to our children': Grady Judd, AG Uthmeier detail takedown of fentanyl rings
In a sweeping multi-agency operation that spanned several months and crossed jurisdictional lines, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the dismantling of two massive drug trafficking syndicates on Friday morning during a press conference in Winter Haven.
In a sweeping multi-agency operation that spanned several months and crossed jurisdictional lines, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the dismantling of two massive drug trafficking syndicates on Friday morning during a press conference in Winter Haven.
Lakeland brush fire spreads, destroys home and sheds: PCFR
Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded Thursday afternoon to a brush fire in Lakeland that spread, burning through a home and a pair of sheds.
Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded Thursday afternoon to a brush fire in Lakeland that spread, burning through a home and a pair of sheds.
Florida Poly to launch cybersecurity and AI laboratory on campus
After receiving nearly $3 million in federal funding, the security operations center on campus will be expanded with the addition of an artificial intelligence lab.
After receiving nearly $3 million in federal funding, the security operations center on campus will be expanded with the addition of an artificial intelligence lab.
Polk County construction workers freed driver trapped under vehicle after crash with dump truck: PCSO
A deadly crash in Polk County is under investigation.
A deadly crash in Polk County is under investigation.
Friends honor lifelong artist with exhibition in Lakeland
Two friends are honoring their close friend by displaying her creations in the exhibition "The Art of Pat Percy" at the Depot Arts District.
Two friends are honoring their close friend by displaying her creations in the exhibition "The Art of Pat Percy" at the Depot Arts District.
Historic 'Old Tucker Home' burns down in Kathleen, cause of fire still under investigation
A historic farmhouse that was considered a local landmark to many in Polk County is now no more after a fire burned it down Tuesday evening.
A historic farmhouse that was considered a local landmark to many in Polk County is now no more after a fire burned it down Tuesday evening.