Florida Pimp’s Bail Money Scheme Backfires In Polk County
David SIlls (PCSO) A Tamarac man already in custody for human trafficking is facing a...
Courtney Campbell Shutdown: Overnight Closures Set To Snarl Traffic Next Week
Traffic Alert CLEARWATER, Fla. – Late-night drivers in the Tampa Bay area should prepare for...
Mountain Lake Begins Historic Golf Restoration in Florida Lake Country
Mountain Lake, a residential golf community in Lake Wales, Florida, has begun an extensive restoration of its Seth Raynor-designed course, work that will extend through November 2026. The multi-million-dollar project, led by architect Tyler Rae, commenced April 20 and focuses on three core objectives: reconstruction of the putting surfaces, design enhancements using archival documentation from 1915 onward, and restoration of the...
Polk County drop-off trash site aims to curb illegal dumping
Residential concerns about illegal dumping, specifically in the northeast area of Polk County, have led county leaders to launch a pilot program to try to curb the unsightly problem.
Mi Escuela plans to move to their new Bartow home
Mi Escuela Montessori is preparing for a major transition as it moves toward its new campus in Bartow. Here is the latest on the relocation and expansion plans:. Address: The new campus is located at 1702 N. Wilson Ave. within the Stuart Crossing development in Bartow. Opening Window: Construction is...
Plant City celebrates America’s 250th birthday on Armed Forces Day
Celebrate the nation’s birthday and honor those currently serving and the sacrifices made for our freedoms. Plant City will mark America’s 250th birthday with a community celebration on Armed Forces Day, May 16, called Berry Nifty at Two-Fifty. The event, organized by Plant City Parks and Recreation in...
A Home Run for Downtown: Leaven Brewing and Dingers Coming Soon
A new chapter is brewing in downtown Plant City, as an exciting dual-concept destination prepares to take shape in the former Linda’s Crab Shack building at 202 E. Reynolds Street. The upcoming pairing of Leaven Brewing Co. and Dingers Roadside Cafe promises to bring together craft beer, family-friendly dining, and a strong sense of community in one thoughtfully designed space.
Teen Shot, Three Arrested in Sheriff’s Office Illegal House Party Crackdown Near Davenport
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says an illegal house party near Davenport led to a teenage shooting and three arrests over the weekend, including a 19-year-old Orlando man accused of possessing a handgun and prepackaged marijuana inside a backpack. Deputies were called to a residence...
“All This Over Some Fishing Poles?”: Lakeland Man Nabbed After $1,400 Fishing Rod Heist
Tathan Holt Fields (PCSO) LAKELAND, Fla. – A Lakeland man is back in custody after...
Driver ejected, killed after vehicle goes airborne near US-17
EAGLE LAKE, Fla. - The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of the driver in Eagle Lake. According to investigators, evidence and eyewitnesses indicated that a gray Toyota Camry was traveling eastbound on Winter Lake Road/North Cameron Road at a high speed when the driver approached the intersection of US-17.

















