Rooster Complaints Continue as Plant City Reminds Residents of City Rule
Repeated complaints have prompted Code Enforcement investigations, warnings, and rooster removals, but some birds remain difficult to trace to an owner. Roosters may be common on rural properties, but residents within Plant City’s city limits are reminded that the birds can violate the city’s noise regulations when the
Polk County farm permanently reserved from development through $3M easement
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced Thursday the permanent protection of hundreds of acres of land through a state program.
Central Florida Man Charged for Unprovoked Attack
A Central Florida man was arrested and charged for an unprovoked attack on a victim. The post Central Florida Man Charged for Unprovoked Attack appeared first on West Orlando News .
Florida School Bus Driver, Attendant Accused of Spraying Student with Disinfectant
A Polk County school bus driver and attendant were arrested after onboard video allegedly showed them repeatedly spraying a 15-year-old student with disabilities with disinfectant cleaner to “teach him a lesson.”. According to arrest affidavits provided to School Transportation News, Jeffrey Larson, 65, and William “Co
Polk voters will consider tax to increase pay for school staff
A property tax measure will be on the minds of many Floridians as they cast ballots in the midterm elections. While Amendment 3 gives Floridians the option of boosting homestead exemptions and thus reducing taxes, voters in Polk County will face a separate tax decision. Local ballots contain an item titled “County Scho
1 injured after shooting in Haines City; police investigating
Police are searching for answers after a shooting in Polk County left one person injured Thursday evening.
Elderly Suspect Arrested for String of Retail Thefts in Central Florida
An elderly suspect was arrested for a string of retail thefts in Central Florida. The post Elderly Suspect Arrested for String of Retail Thefts in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .
Polk County Deputies Search For Man Accused Of Stealing Wallet, Trying To Spend $3,850...
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk County deputies are asking the public to help identify a man suspected of stealing a wallet and attempting to make a massive purchase with a stolen card in Davenport. The theft occurred on Sept. 28, 2026, at a business along Posner Boulevard. According to...
South Carolina Felon With Pittsburgh Steelers Plate Frame Facing DUI, Gun Charges In Polk...
A 36-year-old South Carolina man faces multiple charges, including driving under the influence and weapons offenses, following an early morning traffic stop in Davenport on Thursday. Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Donald Kenneth Happe II, of Taylors, South Carolina, around 2:34 a.m. along US 27 near Hun
Closures planned for State Road 33 bridge demolition at I-4 in Polk
The Florida Department of Transportation plans detours on State Road 33 at Interstate 4 in Polk County starting Oct. 9 as part of the interchange improvements and wildlife crossing project. Beginning at 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 9, crews will close and detour northbound and southbound SR 33 to safely perform bridge demolition
