POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Almost a year after being accused of driving under the influence while on duty, a former Polk County Deputy has been cleared after the charge was abandoned in May 2025.

An Iowa man who was in jail for allegedly beating his 2-month-old baby daughter may face new charges after the she died from ...

The Wisconsin DNR and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate this crash.

Rick Nolte, who died at age 69, was in his first term on the Polk County School Board after ousting incumbent Sarah Fortney in the 2022 election.

A local pastor said he is “overjoyed.” “I’m thankful that the city has moved in the right direction in making appropriations for body cameras that is well-needed,” said Don’Tavius Sanders. “I’m ...

A person has died after their ATV collided with a deer in Polk County. The incident occurred Tuesday just after 3:30 p.m. on ...

Polk County Fire Rescue is praising a group of first responders who worked quickly to deliver a baby within minutes of ...

A Lakeland man was arrested for shooting a firearm in public over job frustrations and faces multiple charges, including ...

Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) members assisted in welcoming a new life on Tuesday, Aug. 19 in Highland City. Firefighter/Paramedic George Gibson along with Firefighter/EMT Daniel Banks and Firefighte ...

Elected in 2022, Mr. Nolte was serving his first term on the Polk County School Board, with his term set to continue through November 2026. He had been on medical leave ...

Two people were killed after being ejected from a vehicle during a crash near Elkhart, Iowa, on Tuesday evening.

A convicted felon found himself back behind bars in Florida after Polk County deputies say he let workplace frustrations get the best of him.