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Bartow officer charged with hosting drug- and alcohol-fueled sex party with 4 teen girls
The Lakeland Ledger· 2 days agoA Bartow police officer was arrested Tuesday after evidence came to light he hosted an teen sex...
Polk school district asks judge to throw out lawsuit over its handling of book challenges
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoIn the motion, lawyers James C. Valenti and Samuel J. Hensel argue that the plaintiffs lack legal...
What top Polk County baseball players took from all-star game
The Lakeland Ledger· 4 hours agoThree Polk County players were on the East team: McKeel’s K.J. Scobey, Fort Meade’s Carson...
Complaints about law enforcement motivate candidate for Polk County sheriff
The Lakeland Ledger· 1 day agoA Frostproof man has filed to challenge Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, citing what he says are...
Polk County History Center in Bartow to close for maintenance on June 7
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThe Polk County History Center will close for maintenance beginning June 7 and is scheduled to...
Polk County Health News: Urgent Call to Address Rising PTSD Rates in US Colleges
Homenewshere.com· 10 hours agoIn this article, Dr. Shelandra Bell, DO, Family Medicine, shares her expert insights of the findings...
Vigil held for anniversary of Tonya Whipp disappearance
WFLA via Yahoo News· 7 days agoPOLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Auburndale community is gathering for a vigil Friday night in memory...
Cop is charged after hosting ‘teen sex party’ for underage girls
The Independent via Yahoo News· 1 day ago"This guy is a bad guy." The investigation, carried out by detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s...
Tonya Whipp case: Community holds vigil for missing Polk County woman one year later
WTVT via Yahoo News· 6 days agoAUBURNDALE, Fla. - Family and friends of a missing Polk County woman are praying for closure and...
Dry conditions in Polk County spark fire safety concerns on Memorial Day weekend. Here’s how to stay...
WFLA Tampa Bay· 7 days agoPolk County Fire Rescue Chief Dr. Hezedean Smith said the agency has battled fires on more than...