During the weeks leading up to, and on, October 31, 2026, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Florida Department of Corrections probation officers conducted a Halloween sexual offender/predator ...

By Maria Iannucci There’s been much discussion about Amendment 3, which proposes an increase in the homestead exemption, and a lower cap on increases for non-homestead property assessments. As part of ...

Lake Wales School Zone Speed Violations Halved Due to Speed Detection System, Data Shows by James Coulter Traffic cameras and speeding tickets may be unpopular with drivers, but stricter enforcement ...

Polk County Parks & Rec - Gather the family for Harvest Festi-Fall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7 at East Central Park, located at 11 Lake Trask Road, Dundee. Enjoy a Tiny Tot Farm, ...

A multi-vehicle crash reportedly left one person dead and another injured Monday morning, November 2, on State Road 37 near Bethlehem Road in Bradley Junction. Preliminary information indicates ...

Nearly eight acres are slated for development to support local urban growth and commercial needs, but residents have raised concerns about increased traffic, noise, and light pollution. At their ...

Polk County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested a Lake Wales woman Sunday evening, October 18, 2026 for attempted murder and other crimes. 30-year-old Taylor Renee Alderman was booked-in at the ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a three-vehicle crash in Bradley Junction Friday night, October 30, 2026 that resulted in the death of one of the drivers. Deputies were dispatched at ...

During a seven-day joint-agency undercover operation led by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office focusing on those who prey upon and travel to meet children for unlawful sexual activity, and human ...

Trick or Treat at Central Park will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM, in the Central Park football field parking lot. There will be candy, costumes, and awards for the best ...