The Polk County Sheriff's Office this afternoon reported that a missing 58-year-old woman whose family says often becomes confused has been found. ...more

November 16, 2008

It may have looked like a crash landing, but it was just another touchdown for veteran balloonist Bob Carlton. ...more

September 18, 2008

A hot-air balloon is stuck in a tree this morning in the 2400 block of North Gordon Street, but the pilot is fine, Plant City police Capt. Darrell Wilson said. ...more

September 17, 2008

Polk County deputies are seeking help finding Cosme Olay Ibay, a missing elderly man. ...more

September 12, 2008

North Lakeland advanced as the Junior League champion at the District 4 All-Star tournament, but the team knows just how close Plant City could have been to taking its spot. ...more

July 23, 2008

Three people worked together to break into seven vehicles in Hillsborough County, stealing a total of $765.46 in items, deputies say. ...more

July 17, 2008

All westbound lanes of Interstate 4 at State Road 559 near Polk City are closed because of a crash involving a dump truck that overturned, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. ...more

July 15, 2008

Troopers have identified the driver who died this morning when he lost control of a sport utility vehicle on a dirt road in Polk City and hit a utility pole. ...more

July 11, 2008

At the beginning of the Little League season, it was clear to Rod Mason that his team was pretty good. ...more

June 18, 2008

LAKELAND - Deputies are investigating a motorcycle crash that killed the operator Sunday afternoon and seriously injured a female passenger, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

June 15, 2008