LAKELAND, Fla. - A memorial service at a Polk County park turned into an armed robbery that landed four suspects behind bars.

Sheriff Grady Judd cut the ribbon Nov. 4 along side commissioners for a fourth public safety facility: the new Sheriff’s ...

Not long ago, Polk County’s biggest draw was citrus. The Florida county produces more boxes of citrus than any other in the ...

Tropical Storm Sara now threatens to wreak havoc over Central America with days of heavy rain. Its remnants could then send ...

Committees for Polk County Public Schools voted to remove the six titles after reviewing them following public challenges.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has directed the U.S. and state flags to be flown at half staff to honor the late U.S. Rep. Andy ...

The personal assistant to a 77-year-old blind man stole more than $140,000 from him to fund her lavish lifestyle, Florida ...

A home health care nurse was arrested for allegedly stealing $141,594 from her blind and elderly client, according to the ...

He dedicated himself to serving his country and consistently working to improve the lives of his constituents.’ ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be flown half-staff in Winter Haven and at the State Capitol on Friday.

The Central Florida Expressway Authority is advancing its plans for a new expressway in Osceola County near Poinciana. The ...

One year after arson destroyed his food pantry just before Thanksgiving, Dais Abraham said he has struggled to build back ...