Polk County News

Lake Wales Police arrest Benjamin Furman, DOB 4/4/1980, and have charged him with 2nd Degree attempted murder. According to a written affidavit by the LWPD Furman is accused of slashing another man with a box cutter on 8/19/2023. According...

Polk County Sheriff's deputies arrested 20-year-old Coleden Snowden of Babson Park, charging him with vehicular manslaughter, a second degree felony, after an extensive investigation and reconstruction of the crash indicated he operated his vehicle in willful wanton disregard for human life,...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joel F. Grenke, Christian, devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, great grandfather, and loyal friend.   Joel's journey on this earth began on April 9, 1957, in Au Gres,...

Several dozen Lakes Wales residents gathered at Water’s Edge of Lake Wales on Tuesday to release floating lanterns in honor of those impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementia. The event raised funds through the Alzheimer’s Association Longest Day initiative,...

Updated Article 12:30pm December 15 The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that happened Wednesday evening, December 14, 2022, in unincorporated Lake Wales that resulted in the death a Lake Wales man.  Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and...

Frostproof, Florida - The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Angel Galarza, DOB: 02/21/2003, for Attempted 1st Degree Murder. An incident occurred between Galarza and an ex-girlfriend on a date. Galarza allegedly shot 6 rounds at the victim, the...

39-Mile Scenic Highway Yard Sale November 5, 2022  8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ​ ​ Six Official Locations ​ ​ LAKE HAMILTON: Town Hall Grounds, 100 Smith Ave., Lake Hamilton, FL 33851Angie Hibbard or Doug Leonard at 863.439.1910, [email protected] ​ DUNDEE:United Methodist Church, 219 Merrill Ave., Dundee, FL 33838Deanna Spence,...

Lake Wales, Florida - The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Lake Wales man and charged him with Aggravated Child Abuse, providing False Information to Law Enforcement During An Investigation and in a separate incident Domestic Violence With...

Update 11:30am June 29, 2022 - The PCSO advised that they did locate a deceased individual on Moody Lake Rd in Frostproof. At this time the death does not appear to be of a suspicious nature. They are not...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Lake Wales contractor on fraud and theft charges after he was paid $23,500 up-front last year for work on a Davenport residence, then never began the work. After a warrant was obtained for...