The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) announced today two dogs rescued from animal abuse are now ready to be fostered.

Another local school district is sounding the alarm about a current federal funding freeze that’s keeping almost $400 million ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed $3 million for an emergency operations center and fire facility in Haines City and $1 ...

The investigations collectively seized a staggering 64 pounds of fentanyl – enough to claim millions of lives and marking the most significant single seizure in Polk County's history.

Wanted man Aaron Johnson captured after challenging Polk County Sheriff's Office on Facebook, bragging he couldn't be caught despite multiple felony warrants.

Florida's $115.1 billion budget for 2025-2026, passed after a delayed legislative session, includes milions in funding for various Polk County projects.

An officer-involved shooting on Friday in Bartow saw two law enforcement officers injured and the suspect dead.

A high school teacher and head football coach at Bartow High School in Florida allegedly had several inappropriate conversations with female students.

Retired Polk County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Dan Cooley was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver while retrieving a fallen item from the road. The driver showed signs of impairment and ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A 32-year-old illegal immigrant from Guatemala has been arrested and charged with sexual battery by a custodial figure and child abuse in Polk County.