PCSO: Winter Haven man killed in motorcycle crash
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a Winter Haven man early Saturday morning.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a Winter Haven man early Saturday morning.
Dover family-owned farm gears up for strawberry season
Winter in Florida means strawberry season and the official state dessert is fresh from the farm to table.
Winter in Florida means strawberry season and the official state dessert is fresh from the farm to table.
Haines City homeowner shoots suspected burglar; second suspect on the run, police say
A burglar in Haines City was shot by a resident during a home invasion, according to city police. The suspect is expected to survive, but another suspect is on the loose and officers hope someone will turn them in.
A burglar in Haines City was shot by a resident during a home invasion, according to city police. The suspect is expected to survive, but another suspect is on the loose and officers hope someone will turn them in.
Lakeland non-profit that lends helping hand to hungry kids is in need of assistance
Kids Pack, which provides food for needy kids in Polk and Hillsborough Counties, is in a squeeze.
Kids Pack, which provides food for needy kids in Polk and Hillsborough Counties, is in a squeeze.
Local influencer uses social media to help get RV for man living on the streets in Lakeland
A man who has been on the streets for 30 years finally has a home thanks to a Good Samaritan who uses social media to help strangers.
A man who has been on the streets for 30 years finally has a home thanks to a Good Samaritan who uses social media to help strangers.
Southeastern University searches country for new members of bass fishing team
Southeastern University is looking to reel in the best anglers it can find for its new bass fishing team.
Southeastern University is looking to reel in the best anglers it can find for its new bass fishing team.
Haines City’s first dog park named after fire department’s rescue ‘Ember’ who passed away
Haines City's first dog park was dedicated to a special member of the fire department who passed away.
Haines City's first dog park was dedicated to a special member of the fire department who passed away.
Lakeland's oldest homeless shelter adds new affordable housing apartments
Lakeland's oldest homeless shelter is on a mission to help the less fortunate and is making improvements and changing lives for the better.
Lakeland's oldest homeless shelter is on a mission to help the less fortunate and is making improvements and changing lives for the better.
Officers accused of beating Lakeland man during arrest reassigned; more possible victims come forward
Three Lakeland police officers have been taken off the street a month after a man was Tased and beaten during a routine traffic stop. Now, others who had interactions with the same officers said they were also roughed-up during arrests.
Three Lakeland police officers have been taken off the street a month after a man was Tased and beaten during a routine traffic stop. Now, others who had interactions with the same officers said they were also roughed-up during arrests.
Accused drug dealers may face murder charges following fentanyl overdose death
Two men from Polk County were arrested following the drug overdose death of a Volusia County man. Detectives said the duo sold the victim fentanyl.
Two men from Polk County were arrested following the drug overdose death of a Volusia County man. Detectives said the duo sold the victim fentanyl.
Polk County deputies searching for individuals tossing trash at illegal dumpsite: ‘It’s nasty’
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into what appears to be a massive illegal dump site.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into what appears to be a massive illegal dump site.
Photos of nuns in skirts spark outcry over turning house of worship into 'den of thieves' in Lakeland
City commissioners in Lakeland rejected a developer’s proposal to turn a former chapel into a bar and event venue. Their rejection may be partially due to outcry from members of the local faith community who were not thrilled to see photos of bar staff dressed as scantily-clad nuns.
City commissioners in Lakeland rejected a developer’s proposal to turn a former chapel into a bar and event venue. Their rejection may be partially due to outcry from members of the local faith community who were not thrilled to see photos of bar staff dressed as scantily-clad nuns.
Mother, 2 kids severely injured after they 'darted' into path of SUV on Lakeland road, police say
A mother and her two children are in critical condition after being hit by an SUV in Lakeland.
A mother and her two children are in critical condition after being hit by an SUV in Lakeland.
Deputies arrest 6, including 3 fleeing felons accused of causing fatal crash following Davenport house party
What was billed as a going away party at a Davenport short-term rental house turned into an open-house party with more than 100 people that ended with six people getting arrested, including three felons who deputies say caused a fatal crash while fleeing from law enforcement.
What was billed as a going away party at a Davenport short-term rental house turned into an open-house party with more than 100 people that ended with six people getting arrested, including three felons who deputies say caused a fatal crash while fleeing from law enforcement.
Lakeland's McIntosh Power Plant imploded after more than 4 decades
The McIntosh Power Plant, which has provided much of Lakeland its electricity for more than four decades, will soon be nothing more than a pile of rubble.
The McIntosh Power Plant, which has provided much of Lakeland its electricity for more than four decades, will soon be nothing more than a pile of rubble.
Controversy stirs over potentially turning former Lakeland chapel into bar, event venue
The owners of the Federal Bar in downtown Lakeland, which closed last year, want to turn the chapel into a space for events during the week and a bar on weekends. But the project is not being resurrected without a struggle.
The owners of the Federal Bar in downtown Lakeland, which closed last year, want to turn the chapel into a space for events during the week and a bar on weekends. But the project is not being resurrected without a struggle.
Lake Wales joins statewide effort aimed at conserving water
The city joined a statewide effort called Florida Water Star, which requires developers to install low flow faucets, toilets, washing machines and dishwashers in new homes and commercial buildings.
The city joined a statewide effort called Florida Water Star, which requires developers to install low flow faucets, toilets, washing machines and dishwashers in new homes and commercial buildings.
Lake Wales man arrested after shooting at couple from out of town, police say
Lake Wales police said they tracked down the man responsible for shooting at a couple who were visiting the area on New Year's Eve.
Lake Wales police said they tracked down the man responsible for shooting at a couple who were visiting the area on New Year's Eve.
Lakeland city leaders seek community input on plans for future of Munn Park
This week, the city of Lakeland is hosting public forums for community input on plans to revitalize the Munn Park area.
This week, the city of Lakeland is hosting public forums for community input on plans to revitalize the Munn Park area.
Two suspects lead deputies on chase in stolen car from Polk City to Tampa, sheriff's office says
Polk County deputies were involved in a chase that went from Polk City all the way to Tampa Tuesday evening.
Polk County deputies were involved in a chase that went from Polk City all the way to Tampa Tuesday evening.