Lakeland nonprofit opens $6.5M apartment buildings for chronically homeless residents
Gospel Inc. recently opened new permanent apartments in Lakeland for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. It is much more than just a roof over their heads; it is a place to build new skills and find a sense of community.
Gospel Inc. recently opened new permanent apartments in Lakeland for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. It is much more than just a roof over their heads; it is a place to build new skills and find a sense of community.
Pit bull to be euthanized after attacking Winter Haven foster mom
A Winter Haven woman is recovering in the hospital after a vicious dog attack inside her home.
A Winter Haven woman is recovering in the hospital after a vicious dog attack inside her home.
1 killed in Lakeland crash: LPD
One person was killed Thursday morning in a single-vehicle crash, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
One person was killed Thursday morning in a single-vehicle crash, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
FWC investigating after hundreds of dead fish found in Lakeland's Lake Hollingsworth
It has felt a lot like summer over the past couple of weeks, and it's affecting our local lakes. In Lakeland, hundreds of fish were found dead, prompting the state to investigate the cause.
It has felt a lot like summer over the past couple of weeks, and it's affecting our local lakes. In Lakeland, hundreds of fish were found dead, prompting the state to investigate the cause.
Lakeland World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday: 'I always had an American flag with me'
In Lakeland, one man is celebrating a milestone that few reach, reflecting on a life defined by quiet courage and a persistent love for his country. Stanley O’Dell turned 100 years old on St. Patrick’s Day, but don’t expect him to slow down.
In Lakeland, one man is celebrating a milestone that few reach, reflecting on a life defined by quiet courage and a persistent love for his country. Stanley O’Dell turned 100 years old on St. Patrick’s Day, but don’t expect him to slow down.
Lithia 18-year-old could become youngest certified air traffic controller in the US
An 18-year-old from Lithia is ready to work as a certified air traffic controller, potentially making her the youngest in the United States.
An 18-year-old from Lithia is ready to work as a certified air traffic controller, potentially making her the youngest in the United States.
Florida Poly prepares for first-ever sports season as athletics program takes shape
Florida Polytechnic University is gearing up for the first season of its new athletics program.
Florida Polytechnic University is gearing up for the first season of its new athletics program.
Pilot unharmed after small plane flips during emergency landing near Mulberry: PCSO
A pilot avoided injury Friday night after a small plane experienced engine trouble shortly after takeoff and flipped upside down during an emergency landing near Mulberry, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A pilot avoided injury Friday night after a small plane experienced engine trouble shortly after takeoff and flipped upside down during an emergency landing near Mulberry, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
DeSantis signs bill regulating costs, water use tied to large-scale data centers in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Thursday aimed at controlling large-scale data centers and preventing consumers from footing the bill for the massive facilities’ utility demands.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Thursday aimed at controlling large-scale data centers and preventing consumers from footing the bill for the massive facilities’ utility demands.
Lakeland man accused of beating driver with hammer during road rage: 'Violent and brutal'
A Lakeland man was booked on multiple felony charges after deputies say he brutally attacked another driver with a hammer during a road rage incident in Winter Haven while the victim’s children were inside the vehicle.
A Lakeland man was booked on multiple felony charges after deputies say he brutally attacked another driver with a hammer during a road rage incident in Winter Haven while the victim’s children were inside the vehicle.
Driver ejected, killed after vehicle goes airborne near US-17
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of the driver in Eagle Lake.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of the driver in Eagle Lake.
Deputies attempting to identify driver after firey crash that killed 1: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Investigation Unit is looking into a crash that left one driver dead.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Investigation Unit is looking into a crash that left one driver dead.
87 Polk County veterans depart Lakeland on Honor Flight for day-long trip to Washington, D.C.
It’s a trip of a lifetime for some of our military veterans.
It’s a trip of a lifetime for some of our military veterans.
Instagram romance turns to death threats, man accused of sexually harassing Florida woman: 'I’ll shoot you'
A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and faces extradition to Florida after being accused of harassment and sending death threats to a Florida woman he met on Instagram, officials said.
A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and faces extradition to Florida after being accused of harassment and sending death threats to a Florida woman he met on Instagram, officials said.
Polk County teacher arrested, accused of vandalizing ex-boyfriend’s current girlfriend’s car: PCSO
An elementary school teacher in Polk County was arrested after deputies say she damaged a vehicle belonging to her ex-boyfriend’s current girlfriend.
An elementary school teacher in Polk County was arrested after deputies say she damaged a vehicle belonging to her ex-boyfriend’s current girlfriend.
Lakeland mobile home fire leaves 1 dead, 2 dogs killed: LFD
One adult and two dogs are dead following a mobile home fire in Lakeland Monday afternoon, according to fire officials.
One adult and two dogs are dead following a mobile home fire in Lakeland Monday afternoon, according to fire officials.
Davenport man accused of abusing multiple children, beating 5-year-old 'for being gay': PCSO
A Davenport man is facing a life felony charge after deputies say he violently abused multiple children, including a 5-year-old boy, who he specifically targeted "for being gay."
A Davenport man is facing a life felony charge after deputies say he violently abused multiple children, including a 5-year-old boy, who he specifically targeted "for being gay."
Sheriff Grady Judd says undercover sting ‘Polk Around and Find Out’ led to 266 arrests
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the portion of a multi-day joint-agency undercover investigation, "Polk Around and Find Out" that focused on prostitution and human trafficking resulted in 247 arrests.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the portion of a multi-day joint-agency undercover investigation, "Polk Around and Find Out" that focused on prostitution and human trafficking resulted in 247 arrests.
Polk County launches one-year pilot program to combat illegal dumping
Illegal dumping has been on the rise over the past few years in Polk County, and now, the county is testing a customer convenience center to fight the problem.
Illegal dumping has been on the rise over the past few years in Polk County, and now, the county is testing a customer convenience center to fight the problem.
Polk County driver arrested, caught with 13 live iguanas tied up in truck: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a man in Winter Haven on Thursday morning after he was pulled over for driving with no tag light on his trailer, but when they got a closer look at his truck, they found 13 live iguanas.
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a man in Winter Haven on Thursday morning after he was pulled over for driving with no tag light on his trailer, but when they got a closer look at his truck, they found 13 live iguanas.