Taco Bout Hunger Raises Funds For Local Catholic Charities by James Coulter Take me out to the ball game. Take me out to the crowd. But forget the peanuts and cracker jacks. On Saturday evening, baseball fans could eat tacos to raise money for local catholic charities. Taco Bout Hunger was a special fundraiser that — Local reporting from Polk County, Florida.

A Winter Haven man is back behind bars after he fired a handgun five feet away from a child trying to separate two dogs that were fighting. On July 29, 2021 at approximately 9 a.m., a young girl was walking a dog along Ave. L SE in Winter Haven. Another dog charged towards the dog — Local reporting from Polk County, Florida.

Lakeland, FL – June 19, 2025 A tragic crash in Lakeland claimed the life of a local motorcyclist Wednesday evening. According to the Lakeland Police Department, the crash occurred around 7:04 p.m. near the 2000 block of North Crystal Lake Drive. A black Ducati motorcycle, driven by 26-year-old Blake Odom of Lakeland, was heading eastbound — Local reporting from Polk County, Florida.

Elf On The Shelf and Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s Little Grady On The Loose In Polk County Have you seen them? Elf On The Shelf and Little Grady have been running around Polk County engaging in some shenanigans! If you spot them- let us know!! Recent sightings: Mrs. Nettles’ 4th grade class at Sikes Elementary — Local reporting from Polk County, Florida.

Henry Curtis Lefert, Sr. July 17th, 1937 - January 23rd, 2025 Henry Curtis Lefert Sr., 87, of Winter Haven, Florida passed away January 23, 2025 in Lakeland, Florida . He was born on July 17, 1937 in Whitewater, Kansas to Henry and Alma Ruth Lefert. Henry is survived by: his wife of 54 years Ana — Local reporting from Polk County, Florida.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office: The Polk County Sheriff's Office Special Operations Support Services Section knew that severe thunderstorms were possible on Sunday and prepared themselves to respond should the need arise. At about 1:00 PM, numerous calls from various parts of the county were received regarding damages to trees, powerlines, and structures. Deputies responded to — Local reporting from Polk County, Florida.

PCSO investigates Sunday crash near Lake Wales; one dead, three children and adult sent to hospital The Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle crash near Lake Wales on Sunday afternoon, May 3, 2020, which claimed the life of a 38-year-old man. Three children and an adult woman were transported to hospitals for treatment. — Local reporting from Polk County, Florida.

** TRAFFIC ALERT **Lucerne Park Rd is shut down in both directions at Old Lucerne Park Rd. due to a crash involving an overturned vehicle.Drivers should consider alternate routes. Undetermined timeframe of closure. The call came in this morning (August 2, 2024) around 7:30 am. — Local reporting from Polk County, Florida.

A 33-year-old Winter Haven man was arrested Sunday evening after allegedly crashing his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrest affidavit. The incident occurred near the intersection of Canal Road and Rocky Point Road in Lake Wales, shortly after a disturbance was reported at Cherry Pocket Restaurant. — Local reporting from Polk County, Florida.

LAKELAND, FL (July 1, 2023) On Friday, June 30, 2023, at approximately 11:00 a.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting that had just occurred in the 2400 block of Chestnut Woods Drive in Lakeland. Once on the scene, officers located a 35-year-old male victim with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The Lakeland Police Department Patrol — Local reporting from Polk County, Florida.

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is a top priority for businesses of all sizes. One of the most effective ways to enhance security is by following the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, which outlines key pillars for a robust cybersecurity strategy. In this article, we focus on pillar number two: Protect—which emphasizes securing applications, users, data, and — Local reporting from Polk County, Florida.

HAINES CITY, FL. – At approximately 3:24 p.m. yesterday, the Haines City Police Department responded to a significant traffic accident involving multiple vehicles at the intersection of Highway 17-92 and Highway 27. The incident, caused by erratic driving, led to the closure of the westbound lanes and required a coordinated response from both police and — Local reporting from Polk County, Florida.

Midtown Medical Integration Brings Non-surgical Pain Management and Regenerative Medicine Clinic to Lakeland Lakeland, FL (June 2022) – Midtown Medical Integration, a state-of-the-art regenerative medical clinic is now open at 1828 Florida Ave S., Lakeland, FL 33803. At Midtown Medical Integration, Founder Dr. David Choate and his team of regenerative medical experts focus on holistic — Local reporting from Polk County, Florida.

UPDATE TO TRAFFIC CRASH IN BARTOW: The PCSO Traffic Unit is investigating a two-vehicle crash in Bartow this morning, involving an SUV and a semi, that resulted in one fatality (to the SUV driver). Preliminary information so far is as follows: Around 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2017, a blue 2002 Ford Expedition was — Local reporting from Polk County, Florida.

Polk County Public Schools News Release Polk County Public Schools is moving forward with Controlled Open Enrollment (COE) for the 2024-25 school year. The process of COE gives students throughout Florida an opportunity to attend a school other than their zoned school. During COE, families seeking additional choice options can apply for placement in any — Local reporting from Polk County, Florida.

Lake Wales High School Graduate Opens Her Own Boutique by James Coulter Most fashionistas want to buy their clothes from a big brand name. Gucci. Louis Vuitton. Tiffany & Co. One local high school graduate hopes to make a big name for herself after opening her first storefront in Dundee. She's started small, but she — Local reporting from Polk County, Florida.

PSCO Traffic deputies are investigating a fatality that occurred in Lake Wales this morning. Around 6:00 a.m. on October 1, 2022, the PCSO Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call regarding a single vehicle crash on Old Bartow Lake Wales Road. When first responders arrived on-scene they found the passenger of a truck deceased and — Local reporting from Polk County, Florida.

Dundee, Floria - A 34 year old Dundee man has been charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, discharging firearm in public, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, maintaining a structure for keeping a controlled substance, and unlicensed of concealed firearm. According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office Curtis Carter, DOB: 07/25/1984, allegedly — Local reporting from Polk County, Florida.

First Baptist Church of Lake Wales Raises Funds for East African Missionaries by James Coulter Matthew Elmore was born and raised in Lake Wales. He attended First Baptist Church of Lake Wales where he grew to have a heart for the Lord and spreading His Word to others. That heart led him and his wife — Local reporting from Polk County, Florida.