Lakeland FL

Between 2022 and 2023 when Polk County landed on lists of fastest growing U.S. counties, Publix took note and started plans for a boom of its own. To feed the influx of people moving to the county, Publix has opened or will open four new grocery stores in the county this year, with a fifth under construction and expect

Restaurant inspection reports released by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation show that 95 restaurant inspections were conducted across Polk County during the last 30 days. Of those, 81 establishments passed on their first inspection, while 14 failed to meet standards during the initial visit a

Daniel McCall PCSO LAKELAND, Fla. – A 54-year-old Lakeland man is facing 11 criminal charges,...

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — A Polk County nonprofit is expanding a transportation program that provides free Uber rides to grocery stores and food pantries, aiming to help residents who face troubles getting around so they can get food. We Care of Central Florida launched Project Ride to Wellness as...

Joshua Lopez-Morales POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A brief traffic infraction in Poinciana led to the...

The Tri-County League of Women Voters is hosting a Candidate Meet & Greet on Saturday, July 11th at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 1235 Mt. Homer Road, Eustis. The public is welcome to stop by anytime between 2 pm and 4 pm to meet candidates who are running this year for Congress, Florida House, County Commis

On Thursday, June 18, 2026, PCSO deputies were dispatched to the K-Ville area on County Road 542 due to a reported armed disturbance. It was reported that two men got into an argument, and one of the men allegedly pulled a handgun out and began threatening the other man. Deputies...

Winter Haven Police Department WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A walk home from work turned into...

Rolando Perez Hernandez POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A speed enforcement operation on Interstate 4 led...

A Guatemalan man was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office early Saturday morning, June 20, 2026, near Lake Wales, after he violently attacked his pregnant girlfriend and threw her 18-month-old child on the ground. According to the arrest affidavit, the first deputy to arrive on scene found 20-year-old...