Peace River dangerously close to overflowing, City of Bartow to host community meeting
Hurricane Debby dropped a lot of water on Polk County and now the Peace River is dangerously close to overflowing.
Hurricane Debby dropped a lot of water on Polk County and now the Peace River is dangerously close to overflowing.
Polk County man stabbed roommate over argument on who spent the most on fueling their car: PCSO
A Polk County man is accused of stabbing his roommate over an argument regarding who spent the most on fuel for their shared vehicle.
A Polk County man is accused of stabbing his roommate over an argument regarding who spent the most on fuel for their shared vehicle.
Dog dies after Haines City home set ablaze by lightning strike
A Haines City home was decimated by a fire caused by a lightning strike on Sunday, according to authorities.
A Haines City home was decimated by a fire caused by a lightning strike on Sunday, according to authorities.
VIDEO: Suspects accused of tunneling through wall to steal from Polk County thrift store
Two suspects are accused of tunneling through a Polk County business to break into a thrift store and rob it earlier this month, according to authorities.
Two suspects are accused of tunneling through a Polk County business to break into a thrift store and rob it earlier this month, according to authorities.
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.
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.
Lake Wales business owners concerned about ongoing Park Avenue construction project
Some business owners are concerned about an ongoing construction project in downtown Lake Wales' historic core.
Some business owners are concerned about an ongoing construction project in downtown Lake Wales' historic core.
Video: Gun-wielding masked robber steals universal key from postal worker in Poinciana: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating the armed robbery of a mail carrier.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating the armed robbery of a mail carrier.
Monae Nichols places sixth in Olympics long jump finals, Auburndale supporters couldn't be prouder
Even though Polk County's Monae Nichols didn't take home the Gold in the Olympics women's long jump finals, her fans in Auburndale are making it known they support her no matter what.
Even though Polk County's Monae Nichols didn't take home the Gold in the Olympics women's long jump finals, her fans in Auburndale are making it known they support her no matter what.
Pedestrian hit, killed by box truck in Lakeland
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a box truck in Lakeland early Thursday morning, according to authorities.
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a box truck in Lakeland early Thursday morning, according to authorities.
Police investigating deadly crash that killed 2 pedestrians in Lakeland
Two people were hit and killed while crossing a Lakeland street with their daughter on Wednesday night.
Two people were hit and killed while crossing a Lakeland street with their daughter on Wednesday night.
A fresh cut, a fresh start: Mobile barber trailer offers free haircuts to the homeless
A nonprofit in Lakeland is offering free haircuts out of a mobile barber shop in the parking lot of Gospel Village, which is a tiny home community for the chronically homeless.
A nonprofit in Lakeland is offering free haircuts out of a mobile barber shop in the parking lot of Gospel Village, which is a tiny home community for the chronically homeless.
Flooding from Debby prompts evacuations in west Lakeland
Homeowners are busy cleaning up their yards and neighborhoods after trees and power lines fell from Hurricane Debby's strong winds and heavy rainfall.
Homeowners are busy cleaning up their yards and neighborhoods after trees and power lines fell from Hurricane Debby's strong winds and heavy rainfall.
Auburndale Speedway community mourns loss of racer who died in Plant City fire
The Auburndale Speedway racing community is mourning the loss of one of their own after a fatal house fire in Plant City claimed the lives of four people.
The Auburndale Speedway racing community is mourning the loss of one of their own after a fatal house fire in Plant City claimed the lives of four people.
Family Elder Law closes doors leaving clients with lack of answers, in limbo
Clients of Family Elder Law in Polk County are left frustrated with no answers after the law firm unexpectedly shut their doors.
Clients of Family Elder Law in Polk County are left frustrated with no answers after the law firm unexpectedly shut their doors.
Winter Haven police continue to search for suspect in deadly stabbing
Winter Haven police are still looking for an unknown man who they say attacked and killed a woman over the weekend.
Winter Haven police are still looking for an unknown man who they say attacked and killed a woman over the weekend.
Dundee considering one-year moratorium on new development due to water shortage
A town in Polk County is running out of water and it may put a big 'stop' to new housing development.
A town in Polk County is running out of water and it may put a big 'stop' to new housing development.
Crash caused power outage in Winter Haven, police say
Officials say power was out at businesses along Havendale Blvd after a car crashed into a power pole early Sunday morning.
Officials say power was out at businesses along Havendale Blvd after a car crashed into a power pole early Sunday morning.
Woman stabbed to death in Winter Haven, police asking public for information
A witness saw a woman being attacked by an unknown man in Winter Haven on Friday night, according to the police.
A witness saw a woman being attacked by an unknown man in Winter Haven on Friday night, according to the police.
10, including 8 teens, arrested after Lakeland house party broken up by deputies: PCSO
Ten people, including eight teens, were arrested after Polk County deputies busted a house party where marijuana was found.
Ten people, including eight teens, were arrested after Polk County deputies busted a house party where marijuana was found.
New Lakeland VA Clinic opens as Polk County's veteran population grows
For veterans living in Polk County, the only option to get to a VA hospital was to drive to Tampa or to Orlando, but now there's a closer option.
For veterans living in Polk County, the only option to get to a VA hospital was to drive to Tampa or to Orlando, but now there's a closer option.