Winter Haven firetruck hit by SUV, firefighters pull injured driver to safety: WHPD
A Winter Haven firetruck was struck by a Mercedes-Benz SUV at the intersection of Overlook Drive and Dundee Road on Saturday night, according to police.
Rollover crash on State Road 60 leaves man dead, woman and child flown to hospital
A man was killed, and his girlfriend and their 2-year-old child were airlifted to the hospital after a vehicle crashed and overturned near Lake Wales Friday afternoon, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
Polk County Fire Rescue rallies around paramedic injured in ambulance crash
Polk County Fire Rescue is rallying around one of their own after he was injured during an ambulance crash on Monday. They're staying by the side of John Parris, 32, 24/7 while he's in the hospital.
Florida Southern College's historic 'President's Residence' to be relocated to preserve and honor its legacy
The President's Residence which was built back in 1938 near the end of the Great Depression has been in need of major repairs for years.
Polk County deputies bust 3 accused of giving kids counterfeit money to spend at Lakeland businesses
A string of purchases made with counterfeit money in Polk County have been linked to three adults accused of giving children fake cash to buy items at Lakeland businesses.
Lake Alfred store known for Amish foods, holiday LED sculptures unlikely to return in 2027
Heavenly Honey Amish Warehouse is best known for spreading holiday cheer and selling delicious Amish foods, but next year may be its last.
Crash involving ambulance hospitalizes several people: PCSO
A Polk County Fire Rescue ambulance was involved in a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday morning that injured several people near the intersection of US 27 and Lucerne Park Road.
Polk County caregiver arrested for violently shaking baby: PCSO
The day before Thanksgiving, the Polk County Sheriff's Office received an urgent 911 call about an unresponsive child at an Eagle Lake home.
Hit-and-run driver killed while bolting from Polk County crash: PCSO
An accused hit-and-run driver died Sunday night while leaving the scene of the crash, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Pennsylvania teens visiting Polk County for football championship arrested for felony retail theft: PCSO
Eight teenagers from Pennsylvania are accused of conspiring to steal more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from Dick’s Sporting Goods in Posner Plaza in Davenport.
Driver found with multiple weapons, container with radioactive warning label arrested in Polk County
A suspect is behind bars after police found him with multiple weapons and a plastic container with a radioactive warning label in his car late Friday evening in Polk County.
Winter Haven woman dead after being hit by 2 vehicles while crossing I-4: FHP
A 35-year-old woman was killed after being hit by two vehicles while crossing Interstate 4 in Polk County early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Winter Haven's newly rebuilt Chain of Lakes Park pays homage to rich MLB history
Winter Haven is renowned for its long, rich history with Major League Baseball, and this tradition will continue with the newly rebuilt Chain of Lakes Park.
Polk County Fire Rescue unveils new $16M world class training facility
Polk County Fire Rescue will soon be able to use its brand new, world-class training facility.
Lakeland's Christmas Parade brings holiday magic to the streets
The streets of Lakeland were alive with Christmas joy Thursday night as the annual Christmas parade brought holiday spirit to the community.
Polk County Sheriff's Office mourns death of deputy sheriff
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of its deputy sheriffs.
FDOT to host public hearing Thursday on Central Polk Parkway East plans
State transportation officials will be in Davenport Thursday night to take public comment on plans for a new stretch of the Central Polk Parkway East, a toll road that could eventually tie into a future connection serving Poinciana.
Lake Wales senior community celebrates rejection of proposed sand mine
A senior community in Lake Wales is celebrating because a proposed sand mine will not be constructed next door.
Frostproof man behind bars for Lake Wales shooting that left 1 dead: Police
A homicide investigation is underway in Lake Wales after a 20-year-old was shot and killed at a home across the street from Holy Spirit Catholic Church, according to police.
Lake Wales senior community rallies against proposed sand mine
Retirees and residents of a senior community are saying "NO" to a proposed sand mine next door.