Lake Wales' Grove Manor public housing complex to be demolished, getting massive affordable housing makeover
A public housing complex in Lake Wales will be demolished and redeveloped into affordable housing.
A public housing complex in Lake Wales will be demolished and redeveloped into affordable housing.
Former Polk County deputy arrested, accused of ‘emotionally entangled’ relationship with teen cadet: PCSO
A former Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy who served as an advisor for the agency’s cadet program is facing multiple felony charges after he reportedly sent inappropriate text messages to a 16-year-old cadet that he was supervising, according to PCSO.
A former Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy who served as an advisor for the agency’s cadet program is facing multiple felony charges after he reportedly sent inappropriate text messages to a 16-year-old cadet that he was supervising, according to PCSO.
Davenport Ace Hardware former assistant manager arrested for $7.8K refund fraud: PCSO
A series of suspicious transactions at a Davenport Ace Hardware led to the arrest of a former assistant store manager.
A series of suspicious transactions at a Davenport Ace Hardware led to the arrest of a former assistant store manager.
Florida drought crisis: Upper Peace River in Polk County expected to run dry amid severe rainfall deficit
Rocks are exposed and a large portion of the bank of the Peace River in Arcadia is visible, serving as a clear sign of the extreme drought currently gripping the state.
Rocks are exposed and a large portion of the bank of the Peace River in Arcadia is visible, serving as a clear sign of the extreme drought currently gripping the state.
Lakeland man hits 3-year-old with Jeep, charged with DUI in Volusia County: deputies
A 3-year-old boy is recovering after he was struck by a Jeep on Saturday afternoon at Daytona Beach.
A 3-year-old boy is recovering after he was struck by a Jeep on Saturday afternoon at Daytona Beach.
Byron Donalds endorsed by Grady Judd, makes Lakeland campaign stop: Owning the past, protecting the future
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, a front-runner for the Republican nomination for governor, is pushing for support in Polk County.
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, a front-runner for the Republican nomination for governor, is pushing for support in Polk County.
Grady Judd appears with Byron Donalds for campaign
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, a front-runner for the Republican nomination for governor, is pushing for support in Polk County. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, a front-runner for the Republican nomination for governor, is pushing for support in Polk County. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Deadly Polk County ATV crash under investigation
A Polk City man was killed in an early morning ATV crash, according to the sheriff’s office.
A Polk City man was killed in an early morning ATV crash, according to the sheriff’s office.
Lakeland city leaders prioritize infrastructure, public safety and police tech upgrades at planning retreat
The city of Lakeland is laying out its strategic plan for the near and distant future.
The city of Lakeland is laying out its strategic plan for the near and distant future.
Florida Southern College memorializes Maj. Cody Khork: 'Building better people'
Family, friends, and fellow service members gathered at Florida Southern College in Lakeland to honor Maj. Cody Khork, not just to remember his life, but to ensure his impact carries on for future generations.
Family, friends, and fellow service members gathered at Florida Southern College in Lakeland to honor Maj. Cody Khork, not just to remember his life, but to ensure his impact carries on for future generations.
Lakeland CRA Mural Passport aims to boost tourism and business with art
A splash of color can make a huge difference in attracting people downtown and to other districts.
A splash of color can make a huge difference in attracting people downtown and to other districts.
High-flying airshow stars are Air Force aces who bring precision to the cockpit
The annual Sun 'n Fun Fly-In attracts aviation fans, flight enthusiasts and those interested in military history. It also brings out the awesome aerial prowess of some of the most elite Air Force Aviators in the United States.
The annual Sun 'n Fun Fly-In attracts aviation fans, flight enthusiasts and those interested in military history. It also brings out the awesome aerial prowess of some of the most elite Air Force Aviators in the United States.
NASA's flying 'moving truck' is on display at the Sun 'n Fun Fly-In
It's more than just a fish out of water. It's a whale in the sky.
It's more than just a fish out of water. It's a whale in the sky.
Florida woman killed after car hits and goes under semi-truck, crashes into church near Haines City: PCSO
A 24-year-old Florida woman was killed early Friday morning after she hit a semi-truck on U.S. 27 and then crashed into a nearby church building, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A 24-year-old Florida woman was killed early Friday morning after she hit a semi-truck on U.S. 27 and then crashed into a nearby church building, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Lakeland’s first-ever Fuego Festival ignites downtown with Latin culture celebration
The Fuego Festival is spicing up downtown Lakeland. The one-day event is a celebration of Latin culture — bringing fire, rhythm, flavor and heritage.
The Fuego Festival is spicing up downtown Lakeland. The one-day event is a celebration of Latin culture — bringing fire, rhythm, flavor and heritage.
Downtown Lakeland hosts inaugural Fuego Festival
The Fuego Festival is spicing up downtown Lakeland. The one-day event is a celebration of Latin culture — bringing fire, rhythm, flavor and heritage. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
The Fuego Festival is spicing up downtown Lakeland. The one-day event is a celebration of Latin culture — bringing fire, rhythm, flavor and heritage. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Florida secretary of commerce raises concerns over $2.6B Fort Meade data center plan
Despite major pushback from the community, the Fort Meade City Commission approved a development agreement for a massive data center on Tuesday. However, the $2.6 billion facility has now caught the attention of the state.
Despite major pushback from the community, the Fort Meade City Commission approved a development agreement for a massive data center on Tuesday. However, the $2.6 billion facility has now caught the attention of the state.
Lakeland Community Theatre performers, past and present, take the stage for a special 40th anniversary gala
It's a reunion for many former Lakeland Community Theatre performers as they prepare for a special 40th anniversary gala on Saturday.
It's a reunion for many former Lakeland Community Theatre performers as they prepare for a special 40th anniversary gala on Saturday.
Florida leaders honor President Calvin Coolidge with new statue at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales
Another U.S. president is being commemorated at a popular landmark in central Florida.
Another U.S. president is being commemorated at a popular landmark in central Florida.
NASA chief at Sun 'n Fun: Americans will walk on the moon in 2028 during Artemis IV mission
During day two of the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman spoke to a crowd about what they've learned from the recent Artemis II mission and what's to come in the next couple of years.
During day two of the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman spoke to a crowd about what they've learned from the recent Artemis II mission and what's to come in the next couple of years.