Alexander Katchalov, a 28-year-old registered sex offender, is now charged with two counts of lewd or lascivious battery on a victim aged 12-16, failure to comply with sex offender registration and violation of probation, according to a July 17 news release from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

One person was killed early Friday morning after being involved in a head-on crash with a dump truck in Lake Alfred, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Nearly 50 protests are planned across Florida July 17, in response to what organizers call "civil and human attacks" by the Trump administration.

Sheriff Judd Credits Proactive Strategies and Community Partnerships for Significant Crime Reduction POLK COUNTY, Fla. - The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) has reported a 24.6% reduction in crime within its primary law enforcement response area for the first six months of 2025.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Hope you’re hungry, it’s Burger Week in Polk County. This Friday marks the start of the second annual Burger Week, a celebration of the beloved American dish, which takes place from July 18-27. Over 50 restaurants are participating, with some offering classic renditions and others cooking up something brand new.

FDOT is now working to improve traffic flow at the intersection of County Line Road and US 92, by raising the roads above the railroad.

Driver Claims Ignorance of Driving Restrictions Despite Prior Warning DAVENPORT, Fla. - A routine traffic stop on I-4 eastbound near Davenport on Wednesday, July 16th, led to the arrest of an Apopka man who allegedly claimed he was unaware that a suspended driver's license meant he couldn't drive.

A Polk County mother is raising awareness about the dangers of e-bikes after her son was hit and killed by a vehicle.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed $3 million for an emergency operations center and fire facility in Haines City and $1 million for a municipal annex.