WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A Polk County resident and member of the deaf community recently passed his Commercial Driver’s License certification thanks to the help from the community, family ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office conducted a joint-agency investigation focusing on those who prey upon and travel to meet children for unlawful sexual activity from May 2nd through 10th, 2025, during ...

Once considered one of Florida's top courses, it's fallen into disrepair. Now the owner wants to put 1,100 more homes in the ...

LAKELAND, Fla. - A late-night patrol by a Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) deputy Friday led to the arrest of a Lakeland ...

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By Leilyn Torres Click here for updates on this story LAKELAND, Florida (WFTS) — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said a Lakeland man was arrested for exchanging nude photos with a teenage girl and ...

Harold Tittle, 33, of Lakeland, was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office on April 26 and charged with unlawful use of a 2-way communication device (F3), transmitting material harmful to a ...

During the investigation, deputies discovered that the suspect requested nude pictures of the 16-year-old teen via Snapchat ...

An assistant softball coach for a Lakeland softball team was arrested after having inappropriate conversations with a teenage girl, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said.

A 61-year-old woman from Davenport, Florida was attacked and killed by an alligator while she was canoeing with her husband ...

Severe weather passed through East Texas on Tuesday, including in the Smith County area ... Tyler Paper readers are invited to submit photos to [email protected]. Please include the name ...