Since 1976, the Silver Garland program has rewarded students for their volunteer service to the Polk County community. Originally started by The Ledger, Visit Central Florida took up the cause ...

A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing, 65-year-old man out of Polk County who is considered endangered.

The Silver Garland Awards, started in 1976, recognize high school seniors with exceptional records of community service.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office issued a silver alert for a 90-year-old man with cognitive issues.

A Florida sheriff’s office arrested 244 suspects during a major undercover human trafficking operation, officials said.

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — A man from Polk County won a grand prize after playing a $5 scratch-off game. Winter Haven resident Adam Wilson, 39, won the $1 million prize after purchasing his ticket at ...

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — A Polk County man is almost $4 million richer after cashing in a winning scratch-off ticket. The Florida Lottery announced on Tuesday that 54-year-old Alpeshkumar Patel from ...

Since 1976, the Silver Garland program has rewarded students for their volunteer service to the Polk County community. Originally started by The Ledger, Visit Central Florida took up the cause ...

The Silver Garland Awards ceremony was emceed by Mark Jackson, Central Florida's Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing director.

Polk County Silver Alert issued for missing Davenport man Gilbert Ketler, 72, was last seen driving away Thursday morning from his home.

Statewide Silver Alert issued for missing man in Polk County Deputies in Polk County are looking for help to find a missing man in the Winter Haven area.