The Florida Turnpike Enterprise is exploring plans to build an extension of the Polk Parkway from SR-60 near Lake Wales, possibly disturbing the serenity of Bok Tower Gardens.

It's been a stellar golf stint for Winter Haven's Anthony Monteleone. So much so that he was awarded the coveted Mr. Golf award Wednesday at WHS.

Several Iowans have been fired recently for alleged workplace misconduct tied to falsified test data, workplace fights and sexual harassment.

According to the sheriff's office, the man had been messaging the teen for about a year before the investigation began.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has arrested 23-year-old Chase Crabb of Kissimmee (Osceola County) for committing sexual offenses against a student at Haines City High School (HCHS). In January of ...

It’s long been part of Brandy Alm’s approach to coaching, relying on defensive pressure to help fuel Polk County’s offense. Wednesday evening delivered a testament to the effectiveness of that ...

The Polk County girl's killer, Don Steven McDougal, didn't have to register as a sex offender despite a violent history that included child molestation.

Polk County, Fl. sherriff, Grady Judd, discusses his hopes for the impact that President Donald Trump will have on crime, illegal migrants and law enforcement during his term.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A 55-year-old Winter Haven woman was arrested Wednesday evening during a traffic stop. Marcella Thomas was taken into custody by the Polk County Sheriff's Office after deputies ...

The Polk County District Attorney’s Office has announced that Don Steven McDougal, who was charged in the kidnapping and murder of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, has pleaded guilty and will serve life ...

Social media lit up Wednesday night with people posting videos of what appeared to be snowfall in Lakeland. Here's what the NWS says.

A former Polk County substitute teacher was arrested Wednesday after having an inappropriate relationship with a student.