Jerry Adler, a late-blooming but beloved figure in television and stage, has passed away at the age of 96. TMZ confirmed his death, reporting that he passed away Friday night—August 23—in New York ...

PCSO Press Release The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 24-year-old Aliya Cruz of West Highland Street, Lakeland, four days after she fatally struck a pedestrian on W. Highland Street then fled ...

Polk County Sheriff ‘s Office Press Release Detectives from the PCSO Tactical Drug Unit, Organized Crime Unit, and the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force worked together in a year ...

By Anita Todd HAINES CITY - During the Aug. 7 meeting, Darrell Starling, D. Starling Consulting, gave a presentation to the Community Redevelopment Agency in an effort to become the next consultant ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29-year-old Artavis Pierce of Lakeland for battery domestic violence on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Just before 1:00 a.m. this morning, deputies were ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday night in Lakeland after three individuals reported their vehicle was struck by gunfire. It’s ...

Bartow, Fla. (Aug. 20, 2025) — 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 ...

Polk County Public Schools Press Release Polk County Public Schools is deeply saddened by the passing of District 3 School Board Member Rick Nolte. Elected in 2022, Mr. Nolte was serving his first ...