Polk County Sheriff’s Office formally announced the retirement of their K9 Ace, who recently required an amputation after being shot while on duty. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Ace sustained a ...

Polk County Sheriff’s Office formally announced the retirement of their K9 Ace, who recently required an amputation after being shot while on duty.

The Reds opened up the series with a 5-4 extra-inning win Tuesday, closing as a +142 moneyline underdog as the Over (7.5) cashed. Chicago got out to the lead early behind solo HRs from CF Brenton ...

The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, captivated millions across the United States. A partial solar eclipse, where the moon only partly covers the sun, will be visible in parts of the U.S. on ...

Polk County football is in full swing. And the best part about this year is that no one really knows how each team will finish since it’s this early in 2026. As each week goes by, though, folks will ...

A Haines City police officer has been charged with misuse of an investigative database. An investigation found that Officer Christopher Goodson used the database 717 times between September 2024 and ...

A 64-year-old Haines City man was killed Aug. 11 while crossing an intersection on foot near Haines City High School. The accident happened about 9:30 a.m. at South 30th Street and Robinson Drive.

A Polk County Sheriff's Office K9 named Ace was shot by a suspect during a confrontation. The dog was released from an animal hospital after one of his legs was amputated. Ace received blood ...

The 2026 Polk County season is back with a vengeance. And that means it’s that time of year to start thinking about some of the best defensive players in the county. In 2025, Lakeland had a shutdown ...

LAKELAND — The boy, who appeared to be in third or fourth grade, approached the entry gate at Dixieland Elementary School and noticed a younger boy tearfully resisting his mother’s attempt to usher ...

The Polk County Republican Executive Committee endorsed incumbent Rick Wilson in a primary against fellow Republican Kelly Quinn. Local parties typically remain neutral in primaries, but the Polk ...

Of the 3,500 mosquito species in the world, only a few have developed an attraction to humans, experts said. They use several ...