SEVEN FIGURES richer, Polk County man becomes millionaire in scratch-off win

17 May 2024, 12:34 pm

The $5 money-themed ticket features more than 5.8 million winning tickets, with a top prize of $1 million offers more than $79.5 million in total cash prizes. Scratch-off games made up 72% of ticket ...... Read More »

Florida ‘John Doe’ murder solved 52 years later thanks to DNA

17 May 2024, 12:06 pm

On May 12, 1972, a fisherman in unincorporated Eloise found the body of Mack Lavell Proctor, 57, lying in a field.... Read More »

School bus cameras coming to ticket drivers passing illegally in Polk County

17 May 2024, 6:13 am

POLK COUNTY, Fla ... a stopped school bus don't do it again. "...through community awareness, programs experience a 12 percent reduction in issued citations," the company said. Under a Florida law ...... Read More »

Two Polk County students receive $2,500 National Merit Scholarships

16 May 2024, 10:16 pm

Nicholas A. Kieffer of Bartow High School International Baccalaureate and James A. Lovely of All Saints Academy received the $2,500 scholarships.... Read More »

6 Polk County projects in state budget are labeled 'turkeys' by Florida TaxWatch

16 May 2024, 10:13 pm

In addition to six specific projects, $387.1 million in transportation projects were called out by the nonprofit group in its annual report.... Read More »

Polk Wants to Know Who Has Inadequate Internet Access

16 May 2024, 9:02 am

Some neighborhoods and houses in Polk County still do not have access to high-speed internet, according to the county's technology chief. He is asking for help in identifying those residences in order ...... Read More »

Polk County mother concerned over Lakeland homeless camp after daughter grabbed while walking from school

15 May 2024, 10:25 am

A Polk County mother said she's concerned about a homeless camp that is right across the street from her daughter's elementary school.... Read More »

Polk County grassroots organization offers resources when homelessness and mental illness overlap

15 May 2024, 8:01 am

People with mental disorders are at greater risk of experiencing homelessness. A Polk County program is hoping to offer help and resources for them.... Read More »

$2.1B bank names Polk County leader

15 May 2024, 2:46 am

Crews Bank & Trust has named Andrew Foreman market president for Polk County.... Read More »

Florida Mother Accused Of Fatally Beating 4-Year-Old Boy Adopted From Haiti

10 May 2024, 5:09 pm

Video provided by the sheriff's office appeared to show multiple times Bryan was abused, including being thrown into a pool with his hands tied behind his back.... Read More »

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