Deputy shoots at driver who rammed cruiser head-on in Auburndale: Grady Judd
A head-on crash on Fowler Avenue sparked a deputy-involved shooting in the Sun Acres neighborhood.
A head-on crash on Fowler Avenue sparked a deputy-involved shooting in the Sun Acres neighborhood.
Kidnapped Florida woman rescued in Polk County from suspect who beat and threatened to kill her: FHP
A beaten, bloodied woman was rescued from an accused kidnapper who held her against her will and drove her through multiple counties on Friday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A beaten, bloodied woman was rescued from an accused kidnapper who held her against her will and drove her through multiple counties on Friday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man accused of shooting girlfriend in Auburndale pulls gun on deputies who shot him: PCSO
A man was shot by Polk County law enforcement officers Friday morning after investigators say he shot his girlfriend twice, killing her outside a Spectrum store in Auburndale.
A man was shot by Polk County law enforcement officers Friday morning after investigators say he shot his girlfriend twice, killing her outside a Spectrum store in Auburndale.
Missing Winter Haven triplets found safe: Police
Winter Haven police said the three 12-year-old triplet boys have been found after they previously went missing Thursday afternoon from their Hibiscus Street home.
Winter Haven police said the three 12-year-old triplet boys have been found after they previously went missing Thursday afternoon from their Hibiscus Street home.
Person hit, killed by CSX train in Winter Haven
A person was killed Thursday night after being hit by a CSX train in Winter Haven, according to the railroad company.
A person was killed Thursday night after being hit by a CSX train in Winter Haven, according to the railroad company.
Brother of 'deviant' Lakeland Santa accused of exposing himself to child at Walmart
Polk County deputies arrested a 62-year-old man who they say exposed himself to a 5-year-old child inside a Mulberry Walmart after a Crime Stoppers tip ended a two-day search.
Polk County deputies arrested a 62-year-old man who they say exposed himself to a 5-year-old child inside a Mulberry Walmart after a Crime Stoppers tip ended a two-day search.
Polk County Public Schools needs dozens of bus drivers before start of classes
Polk County Public Schools officials are urgently hiring full-time bus drivers to fill 70 vacancies caused by rapid population growth and recent retirements.
Polk County Public Schools officials are urgently hiring full-time bus drivers to fill 70 vacancies caused by rapid population growth and recent retirements.
'You wanna get hit?' Tourist arrested trying to fly home after Davenport resort rampage
A Wisconsin traveler trying to board a flight home was arrested after deputies said she intentionally rammed a Davenport security guard with a vehicle on the Fourth of July.
A Wisconsin traveler trying to board a flight home was arrested after deputies said she intentionally rammed a Davenport security guard with a vehicle on the Fourth of July.
Former Lakeland police officer accused of falsifying time slips
A former Lakeland police officer is seeing things from the other side of the law after investigators say he falsified time slips for off-duty detail assignments.
A former Lakeland police officer is seeing things from the other side of the law after investigators say he falsified time slips for off-duty detail assignments.
Polk County dog's 'swamp cancer' battle sparks warning over stagnant water
A Bartow woman is warning pet owners after her dog spent the last year battling a near-fatal disease called "swamp cancer."
A Bartow woman is warning pet owners after her dog spent the last year battling a near-fatal disease called "swamp cancer."
Polk County court expansion reduces judge caseloads amid population boom
Chief Judge James Yancey established a sixth family division at Florida's 10th Judicial Circuit Court on Monday to address an exploding population and a surging caseload in Polk County.
Chief Judge James Yancey established a sixth family division at Florida's 10th Judicial Circuit Court on Monday to address an exploding population and a surging caseload in Polk County.
Firefighters battle car repair shop fire in Winter Haven
A fire broke out inside a Winter Haven car repair shop Monday evening, according to the Winter Haven Fire Department. Emergency crews managed to put out the flames quickly before they could spread to neighboring plaza businesses.
A fire broke out inside a Winter Haven car repair shop Monday evening, according to the Winter Haven Fire Department. Emergency crews managed to put out the flames quickly before they could spread to neighboring plaza businesses.
New Bexley Box in Lakeland to help officers comfort young victims
The Lakeland Police Department received a Bexley Box on Monday, providing essential supplies and toys to help care for kids affected by crimes and traumatic incidents.
The Lakeland Police Department received a Bexley Box on Monday, providing essential supplies and toys to help care for kids affected by crimes and traumatic incidents.
Lakeland man gets 30 years in prison for gun charge tied to Christmas Eve shooting that killed grandmother
A Lakeland man was sentenced to 30 years in prison after investigators linked him to the firearm used in a Christmas Eve 2020 shooting that killed a 70-year-old grandmother and injured three members of her family.
A Lakeland man was sentenced to 30 years in prison after investigators linked him to the firearm used in a Christmas Eve 2020 shooting that killed a 70-year-old grandmother and injured three members of her family.
Lakeland City Commission holds first public hearing on proposed data center moratorium
Lakeland city commissioners held the first public hearing Monday at 9 a.m. at City Hall on a proposed one-year moratorium on new large-scale computing facilities.
Lakeland city commissioners held the first public hearing Monday at 9 a.m. at City Hall on a proposed one-year moratorium on new large-scale computing facilities.
Plane involved in SR-60 crash experienced mechanical issues during takeoff: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office gave an update on the plane crash that sent a father and son to the hospital on Saturday.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office gave an update on the plane crash that sent a father and son to the hospital on Saturday.
2 dead after fatal fire in Winter Haven home: WHPD
The Winter Haven Fire Department and State Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating a fire that killed 2 people on Sunday morning.
The Winter Haven Fire Department and State Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating a fire that killed 2 people on Sunday morning.
Small plane has ‘hard landing’ on SR-60 after hitting powerlines: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said deputies are redirecting traffic around an ultralight plane that crashed on State Road 60.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said deputies are redirecting traffic around an ultralight plane that crashed on State Road 60.
Mulberry Cultural Center art exhibit celebrates America's 250th birthday
A new multimedia exhibition at the Mulberry Cultural Center explores America's 250th birthday by bringing together artists to reflect on the country's past, present and future.
A new multimedia exhibition at the Mulberry Cultural Center explores America's 250th birthday by bringing together artists to reflect on the country's past, present and future.
Red, White & Kaboom: Thousands gather in Lakeland for early Independence Day celebration
Lakeland community members gathered a day early to kick off the holiday weekend with the annual Red, White & Kaboom celebration.
Lakeland community members gathered a day early to kick off the holiday weekend with the annual Red, White & Kaboom celebration.