Polk County was considering changes to its land-use codes, including some that would address flooding and public notice of ...

A Polk County man is behind bars after deputies said he neglected six horses, all of which were found severely malnourished ...

Menke, who died last year following an assault at a Johnston group home, are not satisfied with the expected plea deal for ...

Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for information about lawn equipment that was stolen from a local business ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said a Lakeland man was arrested for exchanging nude photos with a teenage girl and ...

See the full list of winners at the 2025 ACM Awards, along with red carpet looks from stars like Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey ...

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected ...

Florida’s sheriffs asked for legislative clarification of a “clunky” 2024 school-safety law. Lawmakers responded, sending ...

Today, local law enforcement officers gathered to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities.A Peace Officers Memorial Day serv ...

The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards start at 8 p.m. ET tonight, May 8. This year’s ACM Awards are streaming exclusively ...

A man was arrested Tuesday and is accused of animal cruelty after the death of a horse belonging to him led to an investigation and the discovery of six more that appeared to be emaciated.

Scott Jean, CEO and president of EMC Insurance Cos., concluded an event at which the Blueprint to Address Homelessness in Polk County was unveiled by talking about differences between oak trees and ...