Lake Wales downtown revival: Historic hotel restoration and new ACE district launch
A massive economic transformation is sweeping through downtown Lake Wales following the approval of a specialized entertainment district and a boutique hotel restoration project.
A massive economic transformation is sweeping through downtown Lake Wales following the approval of a specialized entertainment district and a boutique hotel restoration project.
Lithia man accused of trying to meet fictitious teen for sex: ‘It was a trap’
Undercover detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man they say arranged and traveled to have a sexual encounter with a fictitious 14-year-old girl.
Undercover detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man they say arranged and traveled to have a sexual encounter with a fictitious 14-year-old girl.
Pilot killed in Polk County plane crash remembered by aviation community
An experimental plane broke apart midair and plunged into a Polk County cow pasture Monday night, killing a passionate 23-year-old pilot and flight instructor, according to the sheriff's office.
An experimental plane broke apart midair and plunged into a Polk County cow pasture Monday night, killing a passionate 23-year-old pilot and flight instructor, according to the sheriff's office.
DeSantis signs public safety bills to protect law enforcement officers, crack down on repeat violent offenders
State officials enacted stricter criminal penalties Tuesday morning to protect law enforcement officers and crack down on repeat violent offenders across Florida.
State officials enacted stricter criminal penalties Tuesday morning to protect law enforcement officers and crack down on repeat violent offenders across Florida.
1 killed after aircraft crashes in Polk County cow pasture, wooded area: PCSO
One young man died Monday evening after his experimental, single-seater plane broke apart and crashed into a Polk County cow pasture.
One young man died Monday evening after his experimental, single-seater plane broke apart and crashed into a Polk County cow pasture.
Federal grant funds $80K study of cracking, deterioration at Lake Mirror Promenade
Lakeland city officials are launching a 120-day structural study to preserve the historic Lake Mirror Promenade after discovering cracking, wall movement and severe water degradation.
Lakeland city officials are launching a 120-day structural study to preserve the historic Lake Mirror Promenade after discovering cracking, wall movement and severe water degradation.
Rabid stray cat attacks 5 people, 1 puppy in Lakeland: PCAC
A rabid stray cat terrorized a north Lakeland neighborhood, biting five people and attacking a puppy before dying under a home, according to reports from Polk County Animal Control.
A rabid stray cat terrorized a north Lakeland neighborhood, biting five people and attacking a puppy before dying under a home, according to reports from Polk County Animal Control.
Winter Haven man cuts off ankle monitor, steals golf cart before leading police on chase in the woods: WHPD
A 20-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after police say he hacked off his electronic monitor, skipped curfew, and stole a golf cart before running from officers into a wooded area on Sunday night.
A 20-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after police say he hacked off his electronic monitor, skipped curfew, and stole a golf cart before running from officers into a wooded area on Sunday night.
Lakeland to discuss proposed 12-month data center freeze
Lakeland officials are set to discuss a proposed 12-month freeze on high-powered data centers during a crucial city commission meeting Monday.
Lakeland officials are set to discuss a proposed 12-month freeze on high-powered data centers during a crucial city commission meeting Monday.
Lakeland moves forward with drafting 12-month moratorium on large-scale data centers
Lakeland officials gave city staff approval Friday to draft an ordinance establishing a 12-month temporary pause on large-scale data centers following community resistance to a proposed development.
Lakeland officials gave city staff approval Friday to draft an ordinance establishing a 12-month temporary pause on large-scale data centers following community resistance to a proposed development.
One person hospitalized after shooting in Haines City, investigation underway: HCPD
The Haines City Police Department is investigating a shooting at Harbor City Apartments on Peninsular Drive.
The Haines City Police Department is investigating a shooting at Harbor City Apartments on Peninsular Drive.
Retired Lakeland police officers push for annual pension increases amid rising inflation
Retired Lakeland police officers say a lack of pension adjustments has left them struggling to afford basic necessities like food and medicine amid rising inflation.
Retired Lakeland police officers say a lack of pension adjustments has left them struggling to afford basic necessities like food and medicine amid rising inflation.
Lakeland man found dead after car submerges in retention pond: Police
A 61-year-old Lakeland man was found dead after his vehicle became fully submerged in a retention pond early Thursday morning, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
A 61-year-old Lakeland man was found dead after his vehicle became fully submerged in a retention pond early Thursday morning, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Polk County detention deputy killed in off-duty crash on I-4: PCSO
A Polk County detention deputy died after an off-duty crash on Interstate 4 near Haines City Tuesday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Polk County detention deputy died after an off-duty crash on Interstate 4 near Haines City Tuesday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Lakeland considers 12-month data center moratorium after 'Project Swan' backlash
Lakeland city officials plan to discuss a 12-month moratorium on new data centers during an upcoming agenda study this Friday. The city attorney will look at how to legally define a "hyperscale" data center and analyze regulations used by other municipalities.
Lakeland city officials plan to discuss a 12-month moratorium on new data centers during an upcoming agenda study this Friday. The city attorney will look at how to legally define a "hyperscale" data center and analyze regulations used by other municipalities.
New Florida law leads Polk County Schools to add $400 sports fee for non-public student-athletes
The Polk County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a new $400 activity fee for certain non-traditional student-athletes participating in district sports.
The Polk County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a new $400 activity fee for certain non-traditional student-athletes participating in district sports.
Florida man dies after being struck by vehicle while standing outside truck on shoulder of I-4: FHP
An Apopka man was killed Tuesday morning when a car struck him while he stood outside his parked vehicle on the shoulder of westbound I-4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
An Apopka man was killed Tuesday morning when a car struck him while he stood outside his parked vehicle on the shoulder of westbound I-4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Auburndale crash: Bicyclist killed on US-92
A 56-year-old man driving home from work struck and killed a bicyclist on US-92 in Auburndale early Sunday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A 56-year-old man driving home from work struck and killed a bicyclist on US-92 in Auburndale early Sunday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Mother arrested after child accidentally shoots himself at Winter Haven home: PCSO
The mother of a 6-year-old boy who is recovering after accidentally shooting himself has been arrested on charges of child neglect.
The mother of a 6-year-old boy who is recovering after accidentally shooting himself has been arrested on charges of child neglect.
Eagle Lake residents push to save 100-year-old former school building from demolition
There's a big community push to save a century-old former school building in Eagle Lake.
There's a big community push to save a century-old former school building in Eagle Lake.