Rick Nolte, who died at age 69, was in his first term on the Polk County School Board after ousting incumbent Sarah Fortney ...

REST IN PEACE  Polk County education officials announced that a school board member and a former teacher passed away.

“Firefighter/Paramedic George Gibson, along with Firefighter/EMT Daniel Banks and Firefighter/EMT Madison Bennett, worked ...

Suspect, Citing Workplace Frustrations, Faces Multiple Charges Including Felony Gun Possession LAKELAND, Fla. - A tense ...

The following is a snapshot of the inspections conducted by the Polk County Health Department. Twice annually, licensed ...

Polk County Fire Rescue is praising a group of first responders who worked quickly to deliver a baby within minutes of ...

If you’re committing the crime of being here illegally, your other criminal charges are enhanced one degree,’ Polk County ...

INCREDIBLE WORK  The three-person team helped deliver a baby within minutes of arriving at a home on Southgrove Place.

Polk County deputies are currently investigating two consecutive fatal crashes, one of which involves a hit-and-run driver.

Polk County leaders said Tuesday they are closer to getting a swim area/vessel exclusion zone approved by the state of ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened around 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Northeast 29th Street and ...

County leaders said Tuesday they are closer to getting a swim area/vessel exclusion zone approved by the state of Florida ...