Haines City CRA to spend $3M on refreshing residents' homes via new rehab program

If you need important renovations done to your home in Haines City, you may consider applying to the Community Redevelopment Agency's new Residential Rehabilitation Program.

Gang members' argument over $5 led to woman's shooting death: PCSO

An argument between two rival gang members over a $5 drug deal led to one of the men accidentally shooting his girlfriend, killing her, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Second gang member arrested after argument leads to woman's shooting death: Grady Judd

Investigators have arrested a second gang member several hours after a violent argument led to a woman's shooting death, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Circle B Bar Reserve closed until further notice following flooding from Hurricane Milton

The Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County is a favorite place among visitors to take a hike or even just to sit and eat lunch, but that hasn't been possible because it's been closed since Hurricane Milton.

Deadly Bartow semi-truck crash under investigation

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly crash that blocked the eastbound side of State Road 60 near Bartow for hours on Tuesday morning.

Florida Uber Eats driver accused of spitting in Davenport customer’s face, stealing food and fall yard décor

A Polk County woman’s hankering for a late-night snack ended with her allegedly ducking for cover as an Uber Eats driver spit in her face and stole her fall yard décor after she confronted the woman about taking some of her food, according to an arrest report. 

Drunk Lakeland man lying in middle of road hit, killed by semi-truck: PCSO

A 34-year-old Lakeland man was lying face down in the middle of the road when he was hit and killed by a Publix semi-truck early on Monday morning, according to deputies.

Mosquito-borne illness found in Bay Area after Hurricane Milton

The Florida Department of Health (FDH) in Hillsborough County has now confirmed a fourth human case of the mosquito-borne illness dengue fever. As a result, officials are conducting aerial spraying to combat the spread.

Polk County takes action after Milton causes spike in mosquitoes

Officials in Polk County say floodwaters also caused a surge in mosquito populations and have asked the Florida Department of Agriculture (FDA) for help.

Sheriff Grady Judd: Polk County mom, baby escape house fire ignited by ‘violent’ suspect

An argument allegedly over drug addiction ended with a Polk County mother and baby running for their lives to escape a house fire that killed a cat, which deputies say was set by a violent suspect. 

Polk Sheriff Grady Judd bids nostalgic farewell to 'Haunted Jail Tour'

It's sad news for fans of the Haunted Jail Tour in Polk County. This will be the attraction's final year as the building off of North Broadway in downtown Bartow will be torn down.

Lake Bonny flooding relief in sight as pumps arrive to water-logged community

Lakeland residents along Lake Bonny are feeling their calls for help have been answered nearly two weeks after Hurricane Milton flooded their homes and neighborhoods.

The negative affects of storms on the Bay Area's farmland explained

Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused heartache for millions as Floridians scrambled to prepare for and find safety twice in just two weeks. Since the storms, the state has focused on surveying the damage and offering aid to displaced residents.