“PR1V4T3” Plate Not So Private: Florida Man’s Wild Ride Ends In Arrest In Polk County
It seems someone was trying to live up to their license plate a little too literally. Jerome Jermaine Fox, a 41-year-old from Wimauma, decided to take his Ford Explorer for a spin on I-4, but apparently forgot a few key details – like a valid driver's license,
24 students arrested in Polk County for making threats, officials say
Twenty-four students have started the school year in Polk County in handcuffs and kicked out of school after making threats, officials said at a news conference Thursday. “That is absolutely, unequivocally unacceptable,
Live updates: Get Week 5 high school football results from Polk County here
How much of a premier matchup it is will be seen when the two teams meet at 7:30 p.m. at Lakeland's Bryant Stadium. Lakeland (3-0) is ranked No. 1 in Class 5A, and Washington (2-1) is ranked No. 6 in Class 2A with its only loss coming against Miami Central — a team Lakeland defeated in the first week.
Two dozen Florida school students arrested after allegedly making threats since start of academic year
Polk County, Florida, law enforcement and school administrators are working together to hold students who make threats to schools accountable for their actions.
Polk County inundated with school threats
Officials in Polk County say they've seen a spike in school threats since the new academic year began last month.
Polk County Veterans Services Division opens office in new Lakeland VA Clinic
A Polk County Veterans Service officer will be stationed in the office at the Lakeland VA Clinic four days a week.
Brewing system in Caribbean with tropical storm potential. Here's Polk County's forecast
A large, slowly-spinning system across the northern Caribbean and southern Gulf of Mexico could develop into something ...
Conservative group alleging Florida election fraud gains support from majority of Polk commission
Polk County commissioners voted 3-2 to support a resolution from a conservative group alleging potential fraud in Florida's ...
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Man arrested after leading deputies on pursuit from Polk County reaching 130+ mph
A fugitive was arrested in Florida late Tuesday night after leading authorities on a multi-county pursuit starting in Polk ...
Adaptive waterski competition underway in Polk County
Athletes from around the country are in Polk County to compete in the Adaptive Waterski Three Event Nationals. The three-day ...
Polk County teen indicted after allegedly murdering mom a year after shooting dad to death
AUBURNDALE, Fla. — A Polk County teen has been indicted for first-degree murder and kidnapping as an adult a week after he allegedly stabbed his mother to death in Auburndale, according to new court ...
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Baby, pull over! Couple welcomes newborn at Polk County Sheriff’s Office substation
Micah and Diam were on their way to the hospital around 7 a.m. on Saturday so Diam could give birth to their child, however, ...
Polk County expected to pass budget that will raise trash fees and most property tax bills
The tentative Polk County budget for 2024-25 is expected to pass Monday after a final public hearing. Here's why many will be ...
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Poinciana Man’s Temper Tantrum Earns Him An All-Inclusive Stay At Polk County Jail
POLK COUNTY, Fla. \- 39-year-old John Batista of Poinciana apparently missed the memo about keeping calm and carrying on.