Polk sheriff: Suspect believed to be involved in recent drive-by shooting shot, killed by officer
A 21-year-old suspect believed to be involved in a Lakeland drive-by shooting that injured 11 people last week was shot and killed by a Lakeland police officer in Winter Haven on Monday, investigators say.
Lake Wales teen dies after he was struck by vehicle while waiting for school bus
Lake Wales police said a 13-year-old boy was sitting in a paved alleyway, waiting for his school bus to arrive when a vehicle struck him.
Police: Winter Haven man arrested after former roommate told officers about child porn on his computer
A Winter Haven man was arrested after "hundreds" of child porn files were found on his computer, officers said. The investigation started after his former roommate alerted the police.
Mosaic sells golf resort built on phosphate land for $160 million
One of Florida’s most unusual and upscale golf resorts has been sold.
New effort aimed at revitalizing historically Black neighborhood in Lake Wales
A historically Black neighborhood in Lake Wales is undergoing a renaissance.
Lakeland man sets goal of creating violence prevention program following mass shooting in his hometown
Gregory Smith grew up on North Iowa Avenue in Lakeland. Monday afternoon, a barrage of bullets rang out on that street in broad daylight as children walked home from the school bus.
Lakeland police believe 4 suspects involved in drive-by shooting that wounded 11
The police chief of Lakeland said one more person showed up at a hospital after Monday's drive-by shooting, bringing the total number of victims to 11.
Lakeland gas station drops price to 99 cents a gallon for three hours
Lines of cars formed at a Lakeland gas station before 11 a.m. Tuesday. Customers were waiting for the price signs to switch to an uncommon site – 99 cents a gallon.
Lakeland man arrested in deadly DUI suspect had blood-alcohol level twice the legal limit, deputies say
A 25-year-old driver was intoxicated when he crossed into oncoming traffic along a Lakeland road and crashed into another vehicle, deputies said.
Parents of newborn abandoned outside Polk County mobile home park could face child neglect charges
Instead of in loving arms, a newborn in Mulberry began her life in the cold and dark. The baby girl was left abandoned in a wooded area near the Regal Loop Mobile Home Park.
10 injured in Lakeland shooting, investigators search for vehicle involved
Investigators say 10 people were injured in a Lakeland shooting, and they are now searching for the vehicle involved and the shooters.
Accused Jan. 6 rioter from Polk County will act as own attorney, separated from co-defendants' case
Three Polk County residents charged together in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol won their request to sever their case from a fourth co-defendant who decided he will act as his own attorney at trial.
Deputies investigating fatal Lakeland crash
A Lakeland man was killed and two others were injured after two trucks collided Saturday night.
Abandoned newborn baby girl found outside Polk County mobile home park, deputies say
A newborn baby is recovering in the hospital after deputies say she was abandoned in the woods outside a Polk County mobile home park early Saturday morning.
PCSO: Lake Alfred man killed in Polk County crash
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that claimed the life of a Lake Alfred man Saturday night.
PCSO: Winter Haven man killed in motorcycle crash
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a Winter Haven man early Saturday morning.
Dover family-owned farm gears up for strawberry season
Winter in Florida means strawberry season and the official state dessert is fresh from the farm to table.
Haines City homeowner shoots suspected burglar; second suspect on the run, police say
A burglar in Haines City was shot by a resident during a home invasion, according to city police. The suspect is expected to survive, but another suspect is on the loose and officers hope someone will turn them in.
Lakeland non-profit that lends helping hand to hungry kids is in need of assistance
Kids Pack, which provides food for needy kids in Polk and Hillsborough Counties, is in a squeeze.
Local influencer uses social media to help get RV for man living on the streets in Lakeland
A man who has been on the streets for 30 years finally has a home thanks to a Good Samaritan who uses social media to help strangers.