Polk County deputy killed in line of duty had dreams of becoming the next sheriff
Polk County Deputy Blane Lane had dreams of becoming a law enforcement officer. After graduating from Mulberry High, he joined an academy, knowing he wanted to be the next Sheriff Grady Judd. He was shot and killed by friendly fire this week. He was 21.
Polk County Deputy Blane Lane had dreams of becoming a law enforcement officer. After graduating from Mulberry High, he joined an academy, knowing he wanted to be the next Sheriff Grady Judd. He was shot and killed by friendly fire this week. He was 21.
Two injured in officer-involved shooting in Winter Haven, police say
An investigation is underway into an officer-involved shooting in Winter Haven, just hours after a Polk County deputy was shot and killed while serving a warrant in Polk City.
An investigation is underway into an officer-involved shooting in Winter Haven, just hours after a Polk County deputy was shot and killed while serving a warrant in Polk City.
Polk sheriff: 21-year-old deputy accidentally killed by friendly fire while serving warrant in Polk City
Loved ones and fellow law enforcement officers are mourning the loss of a 21-year-old Polk County deputy who was killed by gunfire from a fellow deputy's gun while serving a warrant in Polk City early Tuesday morning.
Loved ones and fellow law enforcement officers are mourning the loss of a 21-year-old Polk County deputy who was killed by gunfire from a fellow deputy's gun while serving a warrant in Polk City early Tuesday morning.
Winter Haven trucking company delivers clean water to Lee County hospitals, shelter after Hurricane Ian
Clean water is one of the biggest needs in the Fort Myers area as they recover from Hurricane Ian. A trucking company based in Winter Haven is working to fill that need by delivering thousands of gallons of water to hospitals and shelters.
Clean water is one of the biggest needs in the Fort Myers area as they recover from Hurricane Ian. A trucking company based in Winter Haven is working to fill that need by delivering thousands of gallons of water to hospitals and shelters.
Frostproof church surrounded by storm water in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian
First Hilltop Baptist Church in Frostproof is surrounded by a sea of storm water in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. This is the third time the church has flooded in the last 100 years, and the worst time.
First Hilltop Baptist Church in Frostproof is surrounded by a sea of storm water in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. This is the third time the church has flooded in the last 100 years, and the worst time.
Polk County schools will reopen after 5-day closure due to Hurricane Ian
Polk County schools will reopen Tuesday, October 4, after closing ahead of Hurricane Ian. Polk Superintendent Frederick Reid said power has been restored to all schools in the county and clean up is complete.
Polk County schools will reopen Tuesday, October 4, after closing ahead of Hurricane Ian. Polk Superintendent Frederick Reid said power has been restored to all schools in the county and clean up is complete.
Passenger killed when truck hits downed tree in Lake Wales
A 22-year-old man is dead, and a 70-year-old man was injured, when their truck collided with a downed tree on a Lake Wales roadway Saturday morning.
A 22-year-old man is dead, and a 70-year-old man was injured, when their truck collided with a downed tree on a Lake Wales roadway Saturday morning.
Hurricane Ian cleanup continues in Polk County
Polk County residents continue cleaning up after Hurricane Ian.
Polk County residents continue cleaning up after Hurricane Ian.
Polk County deputies head down to Fort Myers to help recover efforts after Hurricane Ian
Emergency crews from across the state are showing Southwest Florida, thy are not alone. Polk County sent some of its team down south to help Lee County recover from Hurricane Ian.
Emergency crews from across the state are showing Southwest Florida, thy are not alone. Polk County sent some of its team down south to help Lee County recover from Hurricane Ian.
Florida OKs driving on certain roadway shoulders during Hurricane Ian evacuation
With more than 2 million people along the Gulf Coast urged to evacuate in advance of Hurricane Ian, Florida Department of Transportation workers cleared highway shoulders in case they are needed to increase the flow of traffic for evacuations.
With more than 2 million people along the Gulf Coast urged to evacuate in advance of Hurricane Ian, Florida Department of Transportation workers cleared highway shoulders in case they are needed to increase the flow of traffic for evacuations.
Hurricane Ian evacuees take shelter in Polk County
The population of Polk County is growing because of Hurricane Ian.
The population of Polk County is growing because of Hurricane Ian.
Polk County prepares for high winds, extensive flooding from Hurricane Ian
Polk County may be shielded from the worst of Hurricane Ian's wrath, but it is expected to experience high winds and extensive flooding.
Polk County may be shielded from the worst of Hurricane Ian's wrath, but it is expected to experience high winds and extensive flooding.
Lakeland children's book author helps wish come true for 5-year-old girl battling cancer
A Lakeland author and illustrator of kid's books just helped a dream come true for a 5-year-old girl battling cancer.
A Lakeland author and illustrator of kid's books just helped a dream come true for a 5-year-old girl battling cancer.
Mulberry 12-year-old gets new prosthesis after bone cancer diagnosis
A Mulberry 12-year-old is getting a second chance at childhood after almost losing a big part of it to a rare form of bone cancer.
A Mulberry 12-year-old is getting a second chance at childhood after almost losing a big part of it to a rare form of bone cancer.
Fiery tractor-trailer crash on I-4 in Polk City sends two people to hospital
A traffic crash that led to a semi-truck catching fire snarled the morning commute in Polk County. Two people were hospitalized.
A traffic crash that led to a semi-truck catching fire snarled the morning commute in Polk County. Two people were hospitalized.
Blue-green algae bloom found on Lake Henry in Winter Haven, health officials say
The Florida Department of Health issued a warning because of a potentially dangerous blue-green algae bloom on Lake Henry in Winter Haven.
The Florida Department of Health issued a warning because of a potentially dangerous blue-green algae bloom on Lake Henry in Winter Haven.
Winter Haven organization prepares to send help after Hurricane Fiona slams Puerto Rico
Christian Disaster Response based in Winter Haven is preparing to provide help in Puerto Ricans impacted by Hurricane Fiona. The group is now recruiting volunteers to help in Puerto Rico.
Christian Disaster Response based in Winter Haven is preparing to provide help in Puerto Ricans impacted by Hurricane Fiona. The group is now recruiting volunteers to help in Puerto Rico.
Davenport British restaurant hosts Brits for final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II
The Davenport British restaurant opened at 5:30 a.m. on Monday as people gathered for the final farewell of Queen Elizabeth II.
The Davenport British restaurant opened at 5:30 a.m. on Monday as people gathered for the final farewell of Queen Elizabeth II.
Hurricane Fiona leaves extensive flooding, damage in parts of Puerto Rico
Hurricane Fiona passed through Puerto Rico, leaving extensive flooding and damage and devastating some parts of the country.
Hurricane Fiona passed through Puerto Rico, leaving extensive flooding and damage and devastating some parts of the country.
3-legged alligator mom carries babies in her mouth at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland
A three-legged alligator mom was seen limping through Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, moving her hatchlings from their nest to nearby water — one mouthful at a time.
A three-legged alligator mom was seen limping through Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, moving her hatchlings from their nest to nearby water — one mouthful at a time.