The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 24-year-old Aliya Cruz of West Highland Street, Lakeland, four days after she fatally struck a pedestrian on W. Highland Street then fled the scene. "My ...

By Anita Todd HAINES CITY - During the Aug. 7 meeting, Darrell Starling, D. Starling Consulting, gave a presentation to the Community Redevelopment Agency in an effort to become the next consultant ...

Polk County Sheriff ‘s Office Press Release Detectives from the PCSO Tactical Drug Unit, Organized Crime Unit, and the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force worked together in a year ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29-year-old Artavis Pierce of Lakeland for battery domestic violence on Thurs1, 2025. Just before 1:00 a.m. this morning, deputies were dispatched to the home ...

Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) members assisted in welcoming a new life on Tuesday, Aug. 19 in Highland City. Firefighter/Paramedic George Gibson along with Firefighter/EMT Daniel Banks and Firefighte ...

Elected in 2022, Mr. Nolte was serving his first term on the Polk County School Board, with his term set to continue through November 2026. He had been on medical leave ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday night in Lakeland after three individuals reported their vehicle was struck by gunfire. It’s believed the incident ...

In a heartfelt effort to bolster community safety, the Culpepper Cardiac Foundation (CCF) recently installed an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at Auburndale Community Church, marking another ...