Fort Meade transitions to combination-model fire department
The City of Fort Meade is finalizing its transition from a volunteer fire department to a combination fire department, which includes both volunteer and...
Driver charged with vehicular homicide for fatal crash in Davenport last week
Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives from the agency’s Traffic Homicide Investigations have arrested the driver who caused a fatal crash in Davenport on Friday,...
Prescribed Burn at Circle B Today
Bartow, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2024) – Polk County’s Parks and Natural Resources Division will conduct a 20-acre prescribed burn at the Circle B Bar...
UPDATE: Reginald has been located. Thank you everyone who shared!
Have you seen Reginald Cox III?
Today LakelandPD received a report of a missing person, Reginald Cox III, age 12. Reginald was last seen today,...
Focused on Excellence: Alfred Williams
Last but certainly not least, our final Focused on Excellence winner before the new school year: Alfred Williams from Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary!
It’s now...
Positive Rabies Case Confirmed, third this year
The third case of rabies in Polk County this year has been confirmed, in Winter Haven. On Friday, July 19, 2024, Polk County Sheriff's Animal...
PCSO Swamp Buggy Saves The Day
The Polk County Sheriff's Office got a call this week about 2 dogs in peril due to rising waters.
When deputies got there they found...
Understanding The Difference
As we prepare to return to school next week, we want to remind the community about what School Resource Deputies (SRD's) and Guardians do.
SRD's...
Polk State Nursing graduate continues a family legacy
Beverly Laidig began her journey into nursing with large shoes to fill.
A member of Polk State College’s 130th graduating class, Laidig was inspired to...
Firearms Safety Course/Concealed Weapons Class
The Polk County Sheriff's Office will host a Firearms Safety Course/Concealed Weapons Class on Saturday, June 15th, from 8:00 am - Noon.
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