James Coulter When Beetlejuice was first released in theaters in 1988, the dark horror comedy helped set the tone of Tim ...

By Carl Fish Hezedean Smith, who became Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) Chief in November 2022, resigned effective September 30, 2024. His resignation followed a critical report commissioned by the ...

By Carl Fish Press Release City Of Bartow Ribbon Cutting planned for Oct. 4 The City of Bartow will cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Bartow Sports Complex, located at 850 County Road 555, on ...

It is with profound sadness and deep sympathy that Sheriff Chad Chronister and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office announce the loss of a deputy following a fatal crash. Deputy Darell Brown, 40, ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives from the Gang, Homicide and Robbery units have arrested 19 Polk County gang members responsible for a series of drive-by shootings, other felony offenses, ...

A recent independent investigation into the Polk County Fire Rescue, requested by the Polk County Commission, has revealed several allegations, particularly concerning the department’s fire chief. Dr.

Sheriff Grady Judd will discuss the tragic details related to a 17-year old; Collin Griffith of Port Charlotte, murdering his mother, 39-year old Catherine Griffith, also of Port Charlotte, in Polk ...

On Sunday, September 8, 2024, at approximately 6:00 PM Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call for service on Hewlett Drive in Auburndale. Collin Griffith, 17, called 9-1-1 for help, ...

LAKELAND, FL (September 11, 2024) – On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at approximately 10:31 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash involving a red Toyota Celica and a grey Ford pickup truck in ...

POLK COUNTY – After more than 20 years, Polk County officials said that because of increasing costs globally, they are discontinuing the curbside recycling program beginning Oct. 1. The good news is ...

Monday, September 16, 2024, around 10:50 p.m., the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit investigated a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 4 in the Polk City area, which resulted in fatal ...

Today, Tuesday, September 17th, 1:30 p.m. at the Polk County Sheriff's Office Operations Center, 1891 Jim Keene Blvd., Winter Haven.Sheriff Grady Judd will discuss the results of a multi-month Violent ...