BOWLING GREEN, Fla. — A 58-year-old man died after being hit by a car on US-17 in Polk County. The man was wearing dark ...

Olivia Maldonado was shot and killed at a flea market in Arcadia by her ex-boyfriend, sheriff's deputies said.

Polk County is becoming more popular as a place to move because of competitive home prices opportunity and slower pace of life ...

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — A Polk County woman has claimed her $1 million prize from the $5 Monopoly Secret Vsalue scratch-off game, according to the Florida Lottery. 44-year-old Sarah Caceres of ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. -- A Florida man is facing serious charges after admitting to police he fatally shot his father and wounded his mother over video games, WFOR reported. Joseph Voight, 23 ...

A Florida man accused of going on a ‘one-man crimewave’ in Polk County last month celebrated his 24th birthday behind bars.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A man wanted in Oregon for multiple child sexual abuse charges has been apprehended in Polk County thanks ...

In 2024 a record, 80% of animals in county shelters were released alive, making Polk County much closer to reaching its goal of becoming a no-kill county this year.

A 23-year-old in Central Florida is accused of shooting his parents, killing his father after the victim allegedly asked his son to get a job and stop playing video games. The Polk County Sheriff ...