Polk County was considering changes to its land-use codes, including some that would address flooding and public notice of ...

A Polk County man is behind bars after deputies said he neglected six horses, all of which were found severely malnourished ...

Menke, who died last year following an assault at a Johnston group home, are not satisfied with the expected plea deal for ...

Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for information about lawn equipment that was stolen from a local business ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said a Lakeland man was arrested for exchanging nude photos with a teenage girl and ...

Florida’s sheriffs asked for legislative clarification of a “clunky” 2024 school-safety law. Lawmakers responded, sending ...

A man was arrested Tuesday and is accused of animal cruelty after the death of a horse belonging to him led to an investigation and the discovery of six more that appeared to be emaciated.

Scott Jean, CEO and president of EMC Insurance Cos., concluded an event at which the Blueprint to Address Homelessness in Polk County was unveiled by talking about differences between oak trees and ...

Harold Tittle, 33, of Lakeland, was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office on April 26 and charged with unlawful use of a 2-way communication device (F3), transmitting material harmful to a ...

The 33-year-old told deputies he sent and received nude pictures and videos from a girl who was 16 and 17 years old at the ...

The 33-year-old told deputies he sent and received nude pictures and videos from a girl who was 16 and 17 years old at the ...