Newly released details from an arrest affidavit shed light on a violent incident in Fort Meade that left one woman facing an attempted murder charge. According to a Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrest ...

A Bartow man who has been in the Polk County Jail since last year was indicted by a grand jury for 1stDegree Murder during the Distribution of a Controlled Substance (FC) on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Press Release On Thursday, August 14, 2025, the Polk County Sheriff's Office apprehended Angel Gonzalez-Morales, DOB 3/15/1996, in the Polo Park area of Davenport on his w ...

The Aug. 7 City Commission meeting took an unexpected turn when City Attorney Fred Reilly distributed a memorandum addressing his role and concerns about the Commission’s conduct. In the letter, ...

Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested 29-year-old Porfirio Cruz of Plant City following an investigation into an unlawful sexual relationship with a 16-year-old girl. The investigation ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has approved changes to expand youth turkey hunting opportunities on public lands, giving young hunters more time in the field. During its ...

On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at approximately 9:40 p.m., deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to reported gunshots in the area of the Home Suites located in Davenport, Florida, ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has arrested eight suspects involved in a violent disturbance of the peace at Lake Winterset that occurred on August 2, 2025. PCSO received a call on August 2nd at 3p.

In the 800-meter race, Khayari placed 12th running against 113 other girls from all over the nation. Her time was 2:29:36, beating her personal best of 2:33. This was her fourth consecutive time ...