Winter Haven community mourns high school student killed in bus crash: 'An amazing young lady'
A Winter Haven High School student who was killed in Monday’s school bus crash is being remembered by friends, teachers and classmates as a kind and well-loved teenager with a bright future ahead of her.
A Winter Haven High School student who was killed in Monday’s school bus crash is being remembered by friends, teachers and classmates as a kind and well-loved teenager with a bright future ahead of her.
Bus driver hailed hero after fatal Polk County bus crash that killed 2, including high school student
A Polk County school bus driver is being hailed a hero following a head-on crash involving a Polk County school bus, a car and a Jeep. Two people lost their lives, including a 10th grade Winter Haven High School student, and dozens were hospitalized after the crash on Monday morning.
A Polk County school bus driver is being hailed a hero following a head-on crash involving a Polk County school bus, a car and a Jeep. Two people lost their lives, including a 10th grade Winter Haven High School student, and dozens were hospitalized after the crash on Monday morning.
Lakeland hosts 46th annual Swan Roundup at Lake Morton
The city of Lakeland is kicking off its 46th annual Swan Roundup at Lake Morton to evaluate and care for the local flock.
The city of Lakeland is kicking off its 46th annual Swan Roundup at Lake Morton to evaluate and care for the local flock.
Polk County school bus crash kills 2, including Winter Haven High School student: PCSO
A crash involving a Polk County school bus and three other vehicles left two people dead, including a 10th grade Winter Haven High School student, and sent multiple others to hospitals Monday morning, according to law enforcement.
A crash involving a Polk County school bus and three other vehicles left two people dead, including a 10th grade Winter Haven High School student, and sent multiple others to hospitals Monday morning, according to law enforcement.
USF student, Bay Area House candidate accused of heckling JD Vance at Lakeland rally
The state House candidate and University of South Florida student who was arrested and charged with trespassing and resisting arrest without violence does not have regrets over interrupting Vice President JD Vance's speech on Thursday in Lakeland.
The state House candidate and University of South Florida student who was arrested and charged with trespassing and resisting arrest without violence does not have regrets over interrupting Vice President JD Vance's speech on Thursday in Lakeland.
Polk County jury recommends life in prison for TJ Wiggins in Frostproof murders
A Polk County jury recommended life in prison for Tony Lee "TJ" Wiggins Jr. on all three counts of murder in the 2020 killings of three men who were on a night fishing trip near Frostproof.
A Polk County jury recommended life in prison for Tony Lee "TJ" Wiggins Jr. on all three counts of murder in the 2020 killings of three men who were on a night fishing trip near Frostproof.
Winter Haven woman accused of animal cruelty claims she didn’t call vet due to ‘lack of time’
Polk County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 59-year-old Winter Haven woman on Thursday after finding a dead donkey, dying cats, and hazardous living conditions on her property.
Polk County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 59-year-old Winter Haven woman on Thursday after finding a dead donkey, dying cats, and hazardous living conditions on her property.
2 arrested in Lake Wales 'Mud Hole' party shooting that injured 4: PCSO
Two men are facing attempted murder charges after a party at the Lake Wales “Mud Hole” ended in a shooting that injured four people Sunday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Two men are facing attempted murder charges after a party at the Lake Wales “Mud Hole” ended in a shooting that injured four people Sunday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
TJ Wiggins penalty phase: Jury deliberations to begin next week
A jury will begin deliberations Monday as they decide whether convicted triple murderer Tony "TJ" Wiggins will be sentenced to death or spend the rest of his life in prison after both sides rested in the trial's penalty phase.
A jury will begin deliberations Monday as they decide whether convicted triple murderer Tony "TJ" Wiggins will be sentenced to death or spend the rest of his life in prison after both sides rested in the trial's penalty phase.
TJ Wiggins sentencing: Victims' mothers deliver emotional testimony during penalty phase
Jurors in Polk County began hearing penalty phase testimony Thursday to determine if convicted killer Tony 'TJ' Wiggins will receive the death penalty or life in prison without parole.
Jurors in Polk County began hearing penalty phase testimony Thursday to determine if convicted killer Tony 'TJ' Wiggins will receive the death penalty or life in prison without parole.
Lakeland woman details grueling dengue fever recovery as cases rise
A Polk County woman is sharing her experience with dengue fever as a way to caution people, with dengue cases continuing to rise throughout Florida and in Tampa Bay.
A Polk County woman is sharing her experience with dengue fever as a way to caution people, with dengue cases continuing to rise throughout Florida and in Tampa Bay.
Frostproof triple murder: TJ Wiggins found guilty on all counts
A jury unanimously found Tony Lee "TJ" Wiggins Jr. guilty in the 2020 killings of three men who were on a night fishing trip near Frostproof.
A jury unanimously found Tony Lee "TJ" Wiggins Jr. guilty in the 2020 killings of three men who were on a night fishing trip near Frostproof.
Judge denies mistrial in Polk County triple-murder trial after father's emotional outburst
A judge denied a mistrial motion Monday following an emotional courtroom outburst during the triple-murder trial of Tony "TJ" Wiggins in Bartow.
A judge denied a mistrial motion Monday following an emotional courtroom outburst during the triple-murder trial of Tony "TJ" Wiggins in Bartow.
Davenport man accused of threatening to kill police officer during drug arrest: DPD
A Davenport man is accused of possessing methamphetamine and marijuana and repeatedly threatening to kill a police officer during a traffic stop, according to the Davenport Police Department.
A Davenport man is accused of possessing methamphetamine and marijuana and repeatedly threatening to kill a police officer during a traffic stop, according to the Davenport Police Department.
Teen hospitalized after trespasser opens fire outside Winter Haven home: Police
A 19-year-old man faces an attempted murder charge after shooting a 15-year-old girl who tried to make him leave a Winter Haven property Sunday night, according to police.
A 19-year-old man faces an attempted murder charge after shooting a 15-year-old girl who tried to make him leave a Winter Haven property Sunday night, according to police.
3 hospitalized after car crashes into abandoned Winter Haven building: Police
Three people were hospitalized after a vehicle crashed into an abandoned building in Winter Haven early Saturday morning, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.
Three people were hospitalized after a vehicle crashed into an abandoned building in Winter Haven early Saturday morning, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.
Jury deliberates death sentence for Shaun Runyon in Davenport killings
A jury in Bartow began deliberating Friday whether to sentence 44-year-old Shaun Runyon to death for killing three of his coworkers at a Davenport home in 2021.
A jury in Bartow began deliberating Friday whether to sentence 44-year-old Shaun Runyon to death for killing three of his coworkers at a Davenport home in 2021.
Three killed in State Road 60 crash near Lake Wales: PCSO
Three people were killed early Thursday morning after a car pulled into the path of a dump truck near Lake Wales, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Three people were killed early Thursday morning after a car pulled into the path of a dump truck near Lake Wales, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Multiple Tampa Bay area counties declare local states of emergency as dengue fever cases rise
Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas leaders declared local states of emergency to combat dengue fever as rising mosquito-borne infections and a confirmed death impact the Tampa Bay region.
Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas leaders declared local states of emergency to combat dengue fever as rising mosquito-borne infections and a confirmed death impact the Tampa Bay region.
Former bus driver, attendant face felony charges for spraying non-verbal student with chemical cleaner
A former school bus driver and an attendant face felony aggravated child abuse charges after authorities say they repeatedly sprayed a non-verbal 15-year-old student with industrial disinfectant cleaner on a bus in Lake Alfred.
A former school bus driver and an attendant face felony aggravated child abuse charges after authorities say they repeatedly sprayed a non-verbal 15-year-old student with industrial disinfectant cleaner on a bus in Lake Alfred.