Polk County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested a Lake Wales woman Sunday evening, October 18, 2026 for attempted murder and other crimes. 30-year-old Taylor Renee Alderman was booked-in at the ...

With 3rd Street NW currently closed for construction, the City of Winter Haven is providing updated parking and access information for individuals visiting Nora Mayo Hall during early voting. Our ...

Get ready for Touch a Truck & More - Hands on Haven 2026!Kids can enjoy a fun Truck & Treat experience with candy stops, activities and exciting hands-on fun. Explore all kinds of vehicles , meet the ...

A pregnant Avon Park woman and her unborn baby died following a violent five-vehicle crash involving two semi-trucks Saturday evening at U.S. 27 and U.S. 98 near Frostproof. The Polk County Sheriff’s ...

By Carl Fish A Haines City Police Department officer was arrested in Orange County Friday on DUI and reckless driving charges, according to Orange County Corrections records. Joseph Jabar Everett, 29, ...

Music lovers have several opportunities to enjoy live entertainment around Winter Haven and the surrounding area this weekend, with local musicians scheduled to perform at area venues and community ...

An envelope containing a suspicious substance was intercepted Friday after being sent to the office of U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, whose 9th Congressional District includes portions of Polk County, ...

Winter Haven Commissioners Approve $377.2 Million Budget for 2027 Fiscal Yearby James Coulter Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. famously said taxes are the price of a civilized society.

A 3,200-foot-long asphalt multiuse trial will soon be constructed in Crystal Lake Park in Lake Wales. It will create a continuous loop around Crystal Lake when connected to the Park Avenue Connector ...

MAGNO Junk Removal, a licensed and insured hauler based in Davenport,is offering four free junk pickups during October for residents ofDavenport and Haines City who are 65 or older, or who are ...