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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

liability coverage and $2 million in workers’ compensation.

Hours of testimony weren’t enough to save CareerSource Polk’s president and CEO and in a sweeping move, county commissioners also dissolved the agency’s entire board, citing gross mismanagement and ...

Have you ever wondered how Disney’s animated characters come to life? At The Magic of Disney Animation, you won’t just learn about the process, you’ll get to try it yourself. Guests can learn about ...