Deputies responded after a victim reported that his backpack had been stolen from his driveway. A neighbor witnessed a — Local reporting from Polk County, Florida.

Sharon Gardner was known for the kindness she extended to everyone, from her students to strangers on the street. So, it was only natural that in 1962, she brought together a small group of women with ...

Families in Dundee are invited to celebrate the season at a festive Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Town of Dundee in partnership with Church on the Hill. The event will take place on Saturday, April ...

Put your civic pride on display and help keep Polk County looking its best by signing up for Keep Polk County Beautiful Inc.’s Great American CleanUp in Bartow on Saturday, April 25 from 8 a.m. to ...

Ridge Community High School is inviting the community out for a fun-filled day as it hosts the first annual Sunny Bolts Market on Saturday, March 28. Organized by the school’s Civics Leadership ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Bartow Police Department are investigating a violent death that occurred late last night (March 26, 2026) in Bartow. The victim has been identified as 56-year-old ...

Notice is hereby given that Lake Wales Storage intends to sell the property described below to enforce a lien under the Florida Self Storage Facility Act, Statutes (section 83.80-83.809). The owner ...

With broken hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Hunter Lee Wright, lovingly known as “Nunner,” who left this world far too soon on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at just 18 years old. Born on ...

Polk County Parks and Recreation are hiring bus drivers for summer camp.Be part of a team that supports fun, safe summer experiences for local kids. 📅 June 8 – July 31⏰ Full-time | 40 hours per week ...

On March 21, 2026, shortly after midnight, an electric bicycle was stolen from the porch of a residence in the Combee area of Lakeland. The bike was stolen by two suspects, and one of the suspects ...

A Bartow woman is facing felony charges after investigators say she carried out a multi-state real estate fraud scheme that allegedly involved selling homes and land she did not own. According to the ...