A Bartow man was indicted for first-degree murder on Thursday after Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said he sold cocaine to a woman who later died of an overdose.

One week after they shared those concerns publicly, all of the rescues said they have been banned from rescuing animals off ...

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued draft permits to allow the Mosaic Company to build two exploratory wells in Polk County. The proposed deep underground wells could eventually ...

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.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said he sold the cocaine that killed a 65-year-old Bartow woman in October 2024.

For teachers to firefighters, EMTs and even many police officers, the average wage is often below what is needed to support a ...

Six new members will be inducted into the Polk Arts and Culture Hall of Fame. The inductees, including the late painter ...

Homeowner Scott Fitzwater said a large branch from the towering water oak came crashing through the roof over his bedroom in ...

A mother-of-two who is in a relationship with her father-in-law is seen pleading for his release after he was arrested on ...

This week, fertilizer giant The Mosaic Company received approval from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP ...

A Florida homeowner couldn’t believe his eyes when part of a massive crane came crashing down on his house.The 80-ton ...

Polk County fans can get their first look at their respective high school football team in the Kickoff Classics this week.