Polk County Sheriff’s Office officials say they have terminated their long-standing healthcare services agreement with YesCare after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this month.

Polk County Fire Rescue’s dedication to exceptional prehospital care earned the organization the coveted American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS® Gold Award for a second year in a row. PCFR ...

Two local freshmen helped power the Polk State College softball team this season, and now both are being recognized among the top players in the Citrus Conference. Freshman infielders Kirsten Aldridge ...

The Polk County History Center is inviting the community to take part in a free architectural tour highlighting the historic features of the landmark building. Hosted by the History Center’s education ...

A stroke can happen to anyone at any age. In fact, every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke, with approximately 800,000 people experiencing a stroke annually, according to the ...

Three days. Two stages. Nearly 25 local bands and musicians. That was the outcome of this year’s Rockin’ on the Chain, the annual fundraiser benefitting Autism and other special needs. For one full ...

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 — The Polk State College Presidential Search Committee convened its finalmeeting on Tuesday, May 12, and announced the selection of Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas as ...

Polk County Board of County Commissioner Martha Santiago has announced she will not seek re-election for a third term on the commission. Santiago, who was first elected to the Board of County ...

Construction continues at the South Lake Howard Nature Park expansion project in Winter Haven, as crews work on new recreational amenities, trail improvements, and stormwater infrastructure designed ...