Hot Lead, Cold Cuffs: Polk County Traffic Stop Ends In Felony Arrest For Stolen...
David James Darling (PCSO) POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Thursday afternoon patrol on Bailey Road...
Polk County marine’s cremated remains found at yard sale; stranger searches for family
Susan Luckman has turned part of her living room into a memorial for a man she never met, and she is now on a mission to find his family.
10-year-old released from hospital after Winter Haven hit-and-run that killed his friend
A 10-year-old who suffered multiple injuries after being struck by a hit-and-run driver is now recovering at home with his family, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
Rescue encourages neighbors not to abandon animals
PLANT CITY – Outside a local PetSmart store, an orange DoorDash bag was left next to the front door. Inside of this bag were 10 kittens, left alone and defenseless for an unknown amount of time. With temperatures in the 40s that night, this could have ended in tragedy.
Clearance deals up to 25% at Winn-Dixie as store to permanently shut down
A WINN-Dixie store is closing down for good soon, and shoppers have little time left to take advantage of clearance deals. Discounts as high as 25% off have been spotted at the location, and more will be gone soon as part of an Aldi takeover. “Winn Dixie on the north...
Hillsborough County Sheriff: 16-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Deadly Ruskin Drug Deal
James Middlebrooks (HCSO) A 16-year-old is now facing first-degree murder charges following a late-night shooting...
Healthcare for All: CFHC’s Mission to Bridge the Gap
Imagine you’ve finally secured great health insurance after many years without it. You establish a relationship with a private-practice doctor, and begin planning your future family. You’re pregnant, and suddenly, unexpectedly, you lose your job. The insurance has disappeared, and now regular checkups are out of the...
Seniors at High Risk for Falls
Anyone can fall and get hurt. Falls are one of the most common causes of injury in the United States. While falls can happen to people of any age, they affect older adults the most. Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury-related death for adults age 65 and older in the United States. Each year, millions of...
Hunting Down Plant City’s Best Vegetarian Eats
You don’t have to be a vegetarian to enjoy these delicious meals. Plant City isn’t just about strawberries. Although, don’t get me wrong, they are worth loading up on. Nestled among the charming streets and local shops are some seriously tasty vegetarian dishes that even devoted carnivores will drool over. Today,...
Sporting Clays Fun Shoot fundraiser April 11 in Lakeland
The Polk County Police Chiefs Charitable Foundation will host a Sporting Clays Fun Shoot fundraiser on Saturday, April 11, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Tenoroc Public Shooting Range in Lakeland. The event supports the foundation’s charitable work, including scholarships for Florida college students.
