The Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested an Auburndale man Tuesday, May 27, 2025, and charged him with animal cruelty for neglecting to care for his two dogs. 37-year old Bradford Thomas was ...

The PCSO Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck that resulted in the death of one of the drivers. The crash occurred at 8:16pm Tuesday night (May 27, 2025) ...

Jose Cruz, a 32-year-old man from Lakeland, was arrested on May 24th after a blue Chevrolet was seen weaving and drifting on Reynolds Road in Lakeland at 1:38 a.m. A traffic stop was conducted, where ...

Statement from City Manager Mike Herr There have been many questions raised since the events of Sunday, May 18th, surrounding the tragic murder of an 81 year-old man at 2226 Blue Bird Avenue in the ...

By James Coulter Last month, my family and I went on a 7-day cruise on the Carnival Jubilee. We sailed from Galveston, Texas ...

A deputy-involved shooting early Monday morning in Polk County has left a man dead following a series of bizarre and violent incidents that culminated in an armed confrontation with law enforcement.

US 98 Crash Leaves One Dead, One Seriously Injured Highlands County, FL – May 22, 2025 — A heartbreaking crash on US Highway ...

You know, there's a joke about how all Mexican food is essentially the same thing: meat, veggies, and cheese wrapped in a ...

Upon arrival, it was confirmed that five residents were in the home, with two individuals suffering serious injuries. During ...

A recent incident at the Downtown Lakeland Farmers Market has reignited local discussion over the limits of political expression in shared public-private spaces. A video published online documents a ...

James Coulter Once upon a time, I loved the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Back then, it was a fresh prospect to have a shared ...

Around 9:40 a.m. on Saturday, May 24th, the PCSO ECC received a 911 call regarding a motorcycle crash with injuries on Green Pond Road near San Juan Avenue in Polk City A group of motorcycles, led by ...