On or off? Smoke On the Water barbecue festival is done. Enter Smoke OFF...
On the eve of barbecue competition season, one of Polk County's longest-running events has folded and cleared the way for something new. ...
Auburndale Police Searching For Woman Who Stole A Bush From Dentist Office
AUBURNDALE, Fla. – Police in Auburndale are looking for the woman who stole a bush from a local dentist’s office. On...
Shady Oaks Gardens Cemetery Receives Historical Marker
BARTOW, Fla. (Jan. 25, 2024) - The Polk County Board of County Commissioners today hosted a historical marker unveiling and dedication ceremony at Shady...
Man Honored for Saving Single Mom From Alligator-Infested Pond After 2023 Crash: ‘You’re a...
Dwayne Hingos "heroically" jumped into action in October 2023 after hearing the crash while outside his company's warehouse, officials saidStory continues
Wanted In Winter Haven: 23-Year-Old Artavious Reshawn Smith
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Police in Winter Haven need your help in locating 23-year-old Artavious Reshawn Smith. Smith is wanted on a...
Police searching for domestic battery suspect in Polk County
Police are currently searching for a suspect wanted in a Polk County domestic battery investigation. The Haines City Police Department said on...
Arrest affidavit suggests a terrible end for 20-year-old Sierra Hernandez of Winter Haven
WINTER HAVEN ― Several people knew 20-year-old Sierra Hernandez was being held hostage, and possibly tortured, in a Winter Haven home prior to her...
Armed men posing as police officers carry out string of robberies in which they...
Five armed men dressed up as law enforcement officers as they broke into homes across Florida, Georgia and Arizona and handcuffed the homeowners...
Young athletes run, throw and jump (for joy) at Olympic Field Day in Wesley...
WESLEY CHAPEL - They were Olympians for the day. Local, young athletes and kiddos were able to get out and run, jump and throw...
Suspect in 2 separate murders caught ‘casually walking down the sidewalk’: Sheriff
Enrique Martinez is seen here, escorted by deputies. He is suspected in the murder of Sierra Hernandez (inset). (Images: Polk County Sheriff’s Office)...