Polk County

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,...

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...

By Nicholas Bique The Circle of Friends will be hosting a free community event “FRIENDSGIVING” on Saturday, November 19th from 11AM-4PM all along E Stuart Ave., Lake Wales! The first 25 attendees will receive a free swag bag. The first...

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...

Breaking News - Lakeland, Florida - Emergency crews are currently on scene of a bad 3 vehicle crash near 1637 Memorial Blvd. in Lakeland. According to initial reports it is involving a Polk County Fire Rescue Ambulance, dump truck...

Lake Wales, Florida - On June 13, 2022 the Lake Wales Police Department arrested Joshua Lee Miller, DOB: 01/29/1988, on multiple charges. Miller allegedly lead officers on a short pursuit through the city. Here is an excerpt from...

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...

The Polk County School Board voted unanimously on Tuesday to expand McLaughlin Middle School & Fine Arts Academy into Polk’s newest middle-high school. Teachers, parents, community members and students flooded the school board meeting to show their support of the...