On Thursday, September 10, 2026, PCSO deputies arrested 42-year-old Jessica Vlasac of Lakeland, charging her with aggravated child abuse (F1) resulting in the death of a 3-month-old infant who was in ...

Lake Wales Considers Purchasing $65K in Equipment for Fleet Maintenance Operationsby James Coulter As the City takes on responsibility for maintaining and repairing its vehicle fleet from the County, ...

Economic Development, Airport, and Historic Stuart House Discussed for Next Year's Lake Wales Budget by James Coulter A new economic development director position, the city’s airport, and the Historic ...

Kayak tours are back for the Fall! Tickets open now for a sunset tour on Lake Jessie on Wednesday, September 16th from 5 to 7pm. Meeting at Jack Brown's Sea Plane Base. All kayaking events are pending ...

With another week of action-packed football, we are now moving fast through the season as we head into Week 4. The early-season excitement is still there, but the stakes are beginning to rise. Teams ...

Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested 57 people for Driving Under the Influence of alcohol and/or drugs last month. One of the drivers arrested picked up his 3rd DUI. Of these arrests, 13 of ...

By Carl Fish Polk County, Florida - Ninety-three nonprofit organizations serving Polk County are receiving a combined $717,537 through GiveWell Community Foundation’s 2026 Impact Polk grant program.

Troopers say a 25-year-old woman was arrested on multiple charges after allegedly driving the wrong way on the Polk Parkway before being stopped with a PIT maneuver. By Daily Ridge Staff LAKELAND, Fla ...

Looking for live music in Winter Haven this weekend? Here’s where you can catch local musicians and bands from Thursday through Sunday. Thursday Cypresswood Pub🎶 Micah Madore from 6–9 p.m. Friday ...

Lakeland Commission Approves Higher Drought Fines, Lower Electric Fuel Charge and New Airport Uber Fee City commissioners also approved a $400,000 stormwater planning project during Tuesday’s meeting.

A 38-year-old Plant City man escaped injury early Thursday morning after the dump truck he was driving overturned on State Road 471. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the man was traveling ...

M Construction Contract Approved for Roundabout at Cypress Gardens Road Intersection by James Coulter To address recurring safety issues and traffic conflicts in the Cypress Gardens corridor, a ...