Anonymous donors help Polk County art and cultural organizations after DeSantis veto

Members of the community in Polk County are stepping up to financially support local organizations impacted by Governor Ron DeSantis' veto of all art and cultural funding earlier this summer.

'2004 Trifecta': Polk County produces documentary 20 years after direct hits from 3 hurricanes

Polk County took three direct hits 20 years ago from back-to-back hurricanes – Charley, Frances and Jeanne. County officials commemorated that historic hurricane season with a 30-minute documentary.

2 suspects at large after stealing from 7-Eleven in Polk County: PCSO

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is searching for two ‘juvenile females’ caught on camera stealing from a 7-Eleven store last month.

Family Elder Law's attorney admits to misappropriating funds from trusts, leading to firms shutting down

It's now clear why Family Elder Law offices in Polk County closed their doors abruptly earlier this month. The firm's attorney, Jason Penrod, admitted to the highest court in the state that he misappropriated funds from his clients.

Suspect rammed into Lakeland police vehicles at shopping plaza, crashed near park: LPD

A suspect is behind bars after ramming into Lakeland police vehicles and leading officers on a chase along U.S. 98 Monday afternoon, according to investigators. 

Tampa man killed in head-on crash with semi-truck: PCSO

A 36-year-old Tampa man died in Polk County early Saturday morning after crashing into a semi-truck, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Polk County school buses to feature new technology upgrades

Summer is almost over and kids will be heading back to school on Monday in the Tampa Bay area. In Polk County, school buses will feature some new technology upgrades.