Driver found with multiple weapons, container with radioactive warning label arrested in Polk County
A suspect is behind bars after police found him with multiple weapons and a plastic container with a radioactive warning label in his car late Friday evening in Polk County.
Winter Haven woman dead after being hit by 2 vehicles while crossing I-4: FHP
A 35-year-old woman was killed after being hit by two vehicles while crossing Interstate 4 in Polk County early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Winter Haven's newly rebuilt Chain of Lakes Park pays homage to rich MLB history
Winter Haven is renowned for its long, rich history with Major League Baseball, and this tradition will continue with the newly rebuilt Chain of Lakes Park.
Polk County Fire Rescue unveils new $16M world class training facility
Polk County Fire Rescue will soon be able to use its brand new, world-class training facility.
Lakeland's Christmas Parade brings holiday magic to the streets
The streets of Lakeland were alive with Christmas joy Thursday night as the annual Christmas parade brought holiday spirit to the community.
Polk County Sheriff's Office mourns death of deputy sheriff
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of its deputy sheriffs.
FDOT to host public hearing Thursday on Central Polk Parkway East plans
State transportation officials will be in Davenport Thursday night to take public comment on plans for a new stretch of the Central Polk Parkway East, a toll road that could eventually tie into a future connection serving Poinciana.
Lake Wales senior community celebrates rejection of proposed sand mine
A senior community in Lake Wales is celebrating because a proposed sand mine will not be constructed next door.
Frostproof man behind bars for Lake Wales shooting that left 1 dead: Police
A homicide investigation is underway in Lake Wales after a 20-year-old was shot and killed at a home across the street from Holy Spirit Catholic Church, according to police.
Lake Wales senior community rallies against proposed sand mine
Retirees and residents of a senior community are saying "NO" to a proposed sand mine next door.
Florida man wanted for plowing into Polk deputy vehicles killed in crash: ‘Ultimately cost him his life'
A deadly motorcycle crash involving a man accused of slamming into several Polk County Sheriff's Office vehicles and causing $100,000 in damage to a private ranch is under investigation.
FDOT alters highway plans in Polk County — advocates worried rare plant habitats remain at risk
The Florida Department of Transportation altered its proposed corridor plans for a tollway in northeastern Polk County; however, plant conservation advocates are still worried it would threaten a rare species' habitat.
‘Nothing Short of a Miracle:' Polk County family welcomed home after 20 hours stranded at sea
Four generations of a Polk County family returned to church Sunday, one week after being rescued from their capsized boat.
2 dead, 3 hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash in Lakeland: PCSO
Two people are dead, and three others were sent to the hospital after four vehicles crashed in Lakeland Saturday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
‘Super speeders’ arrested in Brevard, Polk counties after topping 110 mph, deputies say
Two drivers are facing charges in separate incidents in Brevard and Polk counties after deputies say they were caught traveling well over 100 mph during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Golden Ridge Groves opens citrus U-pick showcasing local produce
A citrus grove in Polk County has been working with a major university to fight against citrus greening, a disease that has plagued growers all across the state, and now they're bringing that innovation straight to the consumer.
Descent into the past: City of Mulberry unearths cold war era bomb shelter
Two weeks ago, a bomb shelter from the Cold War era was discovered off Route 60 in Mulberry.
Tampa woman walking along I-4 hit, killed by car: FHP
A Tampa woman was killed early Tuesday morning as she walked along I-4 in Lakeland, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
2-year-old Winter Haven girl hit, killed while playing near driveway on her birthday: Police
A deadly crash that left a 2-year-old girl dead on Sunday afternoon is under investigation, although police say they don’t believe foul play was a factor.
Florida sheriff's office hands out free turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving
Footage released by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office shows Sheriff Grady Judd handing out turkeys outside of Lake Region High School in Eagle Lake, Florida, on Saturday.