Lake Wales man arrested for attacking acquaintance with golf club
LAKE WALES, Florida - A 54-year-old man from Lake Wales was arrested after allegedly attacking an acquaintance with a golf club, according to authorities. On April 15, 2026, deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of an assault in the area of Myrtle Avenue and State Road 60. The suspect, identified as Reuben "Buddy" Free, III, allegedly struck the...
Brevard County Teen Tells Polk County Deputies He Was ‘Too Pretty For Jail’ After...
Rolando Juliuz Pichardo Jr. POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Palm Bay teenager found out the...
This No-Frills Florida BBQ Spot Proves Simple Food Can Be Incredible
There is a roadside BBQ spot in central Florida where the smoke rising from the pit tells you everything you need to know before you even step out of your car. No valet parking, no trendy decor, no gimmicks. Just real wood smoke, slow-cooked meat, and portions so generous you...
📣 Multiple Polk County Sales & Marketing Jobs Paying Up to $200K+
Polk County’s sales and marketing scene is buzzing this month, with strong openings for both seasoned leaders and motivated field reps. Whether you’re ready to lead strategy or grow local business, there’s something here for you.
Fort Meade’s approval still leaves hurdles ahead for data center
FORT MEADE — After months of discussion and countless words spoken, the proposed Fort Meade data center advanced with just five additional words: “Ayes” from the five City Commission members. The City Commission voted unanimously at its April 14 meeting to approve a 20-year development agreement with Stonebridge, the Maryland company seeking to build a 4.4-million-square-foot data center in the city...
Work Release No-Show Ends In Arrest For Winter Haven Man After Lakeland Tipster Surfaces
Matthew Lynn Rhoton POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Winter Haven man who was given a...
“They Don’t Do This In Wisconsin!” — Wisconsin Man Shocked By Quick Arrest In...
Donovan Michael Hundertmark (PCSO) A Tuesday afternoon at a Davenport convenience store ended in handcuffs...
U-Turn Tragedy: Tampa 6-Year-Old Killed In Collision With Temple Terrace Police Cruiser
Florida Highway Patrol HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A 6-year-old girl has died following a two-vehicle...
Hillsborough County Work Zone Disaster: SUV Slams Into Construction Truck, Injures Two
Hillsborough County Work Zone Disaster: SUV Slams Into Construction Truck, Injuring Two (FHP) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY,...
Lakeland, Florida Man Arrested in Georgia on Cattaraugus County Bench Warrant
(WNY News Now) – A 49-year-old Florida man was taken into custody in Charlton, Georgia, on Saturday morning on a bench warrant issued by the Cattaraugus County Court in New York, according to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office. The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office reported that on April 11,...
