PCSO arrests former teacher for inappropriate relationship with student
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 36-year-old Donald Mitchell of Lakeland for sexual offenses against a student by an authority figure (F2).
On December 10, 2024,...
Temporary Road Closure Notices
Road Closures are scheduled for Saturday, December 21, 2024
Jewett Alumni Parade
Road closures will begin at 9:30am and will be reopened by 1!:00am. The Parade will be staged...
PCSO arrests Lake Wales teacher for battery by strangulation and other felonies
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 51-year-old Thomas Griffin, a middle school teacher at McLaughlin Middle School in Lake Wales, for burglary with assault,...
Woman committing multiple traffic infractions in school zone arrested by deputies
Polk County Sheriff's deputies patrolling the school zone outside Ridgeview Global Studies on Dunson Road in Davenport arrested a Clermont woman after witnessing her...
FWC Approves Rule Changes For Atlantic Gag And Black Grouper Recreational Harvest
At its December meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a rule to modify recreational regulations for gag and black grouper...
CommunityFest Winter Haven
Join The Winter Haven Chamber in Downtown Winter Haven on March 1st for a day full of FREE family fun at the 11th Annual...
Christmas Holiday Solid Waste Schedule Change
Due to the Christmas holiday, there will be temporary changes to the solid waste pickup schedule. Please see the updated schedule below.
Christmas Residential Garbage...
Taste Of Winter Haven
Taste of Winter Haven is an evening event focused on giving the community an opportunity to taste local cuisine, beer, and wine while enjoying...
Renée Fleming in Recital, Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of music as Renée Fleming, one of the most celebrated voices in the world, presents Voice of Nature:...
Renée Fleming: Music and Mind
Renée Fleming joins local researchers and medical professionals to examine and discuss the effects of music and the arts on the brain and human...
