A man on a Segway electric scooter was killed in a crash Friday evening, October 24, 2025, east of Lakeland. Units from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Polk County Fire Rescue were dispatched at ...

LAKELAND, FL – The Lakeland Fire Department (LFD) is proud to once again partner with SPCA Florida for the third annual 7 Days of Giving, taking place July 7–14, 2025. This weeklong donation drive ...

Presented by Miracle Toyota - Haines CitySat. Oct. 25th | 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Lake Eva Park Trunk or Treat is tomorrow! Here is all of the important information you will need to know to have the ...

Get ready for a fun-filled weekend across Polk County with family-friendly festivals, Halloween celebrations, and community events for all ages! Friday, October 24 • Boogie and Family Costume Bash – ...

Welcome, World Travelers! Frozen Ever After Getting New Animatronicsby James Coulter For the first time in forever, the nearly decade-old Frozen Ever After attraction is set to appear brand new with ...

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Fla. – A 59-year-old babysitter from Okeechobee County has been accused of poisoning an 11-month-old boy with antifreeze. According to records obtained by People, Anna Adamo faces ...

Joint-Use Fire Rescue Station Planned for Polk County and City of Bartow by James Coulter A new joint-use fire rescue station will soon be built near Bartow, now that an agreement has been approved ...

Polk State College has confirmed that an independent investigation into its administration is now underway. However, college officials have declined to share any additional details, including who is ...

Join New Horizon Church for a fun-filled evening at their annual Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 25th from 5 to 7 p.m.! Families are invited to bring their little ghosts and goblins to enjoy a ...

A bicyclist was injured early Wednesday morning following a crash at the intersection of 10th Street South and East Hinson Avenue in Haines City. According to Haines City Public Information Officer ...

Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) and Haines City Fire Department (HCFD) displayed exceptional professionalism and heroism in a potentially dangerous situation as the first responders disarmed a naked, ...

Janessa Crespo (from Davenport, Florida) and Marie Narewski hope their trip to Miami culminates in an FCSAA championship for Polk State Soccer, but if nothing else, they will return home with ...