A gymnast whose report of sexual abuse against her former coach led to his arrest and an FBI investigation into potential misconduct at gyms in three states says she’s proud she made a difference.

A new sign outside Polk County Animal Control has animal advocates worried it could cost countless dogs their lives.

Tampa police say the former Polk County deputy who no-showed his trial for DUI manslaughter earlier this year has been ...

First responders were called to the crash around 3:34 p.m. on Tuesday on 150th Avenue, east of County Road H in Apple River.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. ( WWSB) - Almost a year after being accused of driving under the influence while on duty, a former Polk ...

A Bolivar man has been booked in the Polk County Jail for a charge of felony domestic assault after strangling his girlfriend ...

Roelofs, a former deputy with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, was expected to stand trial just over three years after he ...

Rick Nolte, who died at age 69, was in his first term on the Polk County School Board after ousting incumbent Sarah Fortney in the 2022 election.

A person has died after their ATV collided with a deer in Polk County. The incident occurred Tuesday just after 3:30 p.m. on ...

A Lakeland man was arrested for shooting a firearm in public over job frustrations and faces multiple charges, including ...

Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) members assisted in welcoming a new life on Tuesday, Aug. 19 in Highland City. Firefighter/Paramedic George Gibson along with Firefighter/EMT Daniel Banks and Firefighte ...

Elected in 2022, Mr. Nolte was serving his first term on the Polk County School Board, with his term set to continue through November 2026. He had been on medical leave ...