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...
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...
Lakeland woman arrested by Polk County deputies for drinking alcohol in a lounge while...
A Lakeland woman was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, December 17, 2024, after it was discovered that she left four...
UPDATE: 12/18/14 – Helena Road Closed (Eloise Loop Road to Cypress Gardens Blvd.)
Helena Road will remain closed through Friday, December 20 due to extensive repairs that are required after a wastewater main break. Local residents may...
Helena Road Closed (Eloise Loop Road to Cypress Gardens Blvd.)
Emergency Road Closure Notice: Helena Road is currently closed from Eloise Loop Road to Cypress Gardens Blvd. The emergency water main break repair is...
PCSO working death investigation of Polk deputy sheriff
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation related to the death of 32-year-old Gregory Maynard of Davenport.
Deputies responded to Maynard’s residence in...
