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.
Polk County students score free formal wear by promising to avoid ‘risky’ behavior at school events
Homecoming is around the corner for many high school students, and those with a Polk County school ID have a chance to get the perfect outfit for free, thanks to a local organization called "UthImpact."
Homecoming is around the corner for many high school students, and those with a Polk County school ID have a chance to get the perfect outfit for free, thanks to a local organization called "UthImpact."
Train collides with semi-truck in Lakeland, spills Pedialyte along roadway
Crews spent Sunday morning cleaning up Pedialyte and diesel from a Lakeland intersection after a train collided with a semi-truck.
Crews spent Sunday morning cleaning up Pedialyte and diesel from a Lakeland intersection after a train collided with a semi-truck.
$19.5 million Salvation Army expansion to help with ‘tsunami of need’ in Polk County
The Salvation Army in Polk County is expanding to help meet a growing need.
The Salvation Army in Polk County is expanding to help meet a growing need.
Polk sheriff: Disney, Publix employees among those accused of wanting to 'sexually abuse, groom' kids
Sheriff Grady Judd said a total of 13 men were arrested in the latest Polk County undercover operation targeting suspects who made attempts to "sexually abuse, groom, and corrupt" children. In addition to the agency's team, Chris Hansen from ‘To Catch a Predator’ worked alongside investigators.
Sheriff Grady Judd said a total of 13 men were arrested in the latest Polk County undercover operation targeting suspects who made attempts to "sexually abuse, groom, and corrupt" children. In addition to the agency's team, Chris Hansen from ‘To Catch a Predator’ worked alongside investigators.
Lake Wales police arrest tow truck driver for illegally towing vehicle, believe there may be more victims
Police in Lake Wales arrested a tow truck driver for stealing a disabled vehicle after they say he illegally towed the car, then tried to get the owner to pay hundreds of dollars to get it back. Now investigators believe there may be more victims out there.
Police in Lake Wales arrested a tow truck driver for stealing a disabled vehicle after they say he illegally towed the car, then tried to get the owner to pay hundreds of dollars to get it back. Now investigators believe there may be more victims out there.
Lakeland ranked the worst place to live if you have asthma, new report says
A new report indicates that Lakeland is one of the worst places to live in the entire country if you have asthma.
A new report indicates that Lakeland is one of the worst places to live in the entire country if you have asthma.
Swatting call leads to massive police response at Ford's Garage in Lakeland
More than a dozen Lakeland police officers swarmed Ford's Garage Monday afternoon after a caller told 911 that an active shooter was inside the restaurant. Officers said it ended up being a prank known as swatting.
More than a dozen Lakeland police officers swarmed Ford's Garage Monday afternoon after a caller told 911 that an active shooter was inside the restaurant. Officers said it ended up being a prank known as swatting.
Polk County man with blood-stained shirt walks into Publix asking for help after stabbing 2, deputies say
Polk County deputies arrested a man who stabbed two victims in an 'unprovoked attack' and ran away. He then entered a Davenport Publix -- while wearing a blood-stained shirt and holding a pocket knife -- asking management for help.
Polk County deputies arrested a man who stabbed two victims in an 'unprovoked attack' and ran away. He then entered a Davenport Publix -- while wearing a blood-stained shirt and holding a pocket knife -- asking management for help.
Polk sheriff: 160 suspects arrested in sex sting, sex trafficking victims found
"Operation Fall Haul 2" lasted one week, and investigators tracked down 16 suspects in Polk County. The sheriff's office said two victims of sex trafficking were also found and their may be more.
"Operation Fall Haul 2" lasted one week, and investigators tracked down 16 suspects in Polk County. The sheriff's office said two victims of sex trafficking were also found and their may be more.
Queen Elizabeth II gifted Lakeland with pair of swans in 1957
Queen Elizabeth left her mark in Polk County back in 1957 when she gifted a pair of royal swans to Lakeland. To this day, swans remain an iconic part of the city's culture.
Queen Elizabeth left her mark in Polk County back in 1957 when she gifted a pair of royal swans to Lakeland. To this day, swans remain an iconic part of the city's culture.
Polk County opens sandbag sites with heavy rain expected for the next few days
With more storms expected to sweep over the Bay Area, officials in Polk County are getting residents ready by opening sandbag sites.
With more storms expected to sweep over the Bay Area, officials in Polk County are getting residents ready by opening sandbag sites.
More than 4,000 Lakeland Electric customers are behind on their bill, company reports
Unfortunately, Lakeland Electric says the high price of fuel and electricity don't have an end in sight. The utility company says anyone who's behind on their bill should call to set up a payment plan.
Unfortunately, Lakeland Electric says the high price of fuel and electricity don't have an end in sight. The utility company says anyone who's behind on their bill should call to set up a payment plan.
Polk County military students learn discipline of dressage from former Marine
A former Polk County Marine is passing along the oldest form of military riding to the next generation.
A former Polk County Marine is passing along the oldest form of military riding to the next generation.
Winter Haven truck driving school works to recruit more women as driver shortage continues
FleetForce Truck Driving School in Winter Haven is making a special effort to recruit and train women because of a severe truck driver shortage.
FleetForce Truck Driving School in Winter Haven is making a special effort to recruit and train women because of a severe truck driver shortage.
Georgia deputy police chief busted in prostitution sting with $180, pack of White Claw
A Georgia deputy police chief who was arrested last week for soliciting a prostitute in Florida, officials said. Prior to his arrest, he reportedly told undercover detectives that he had been conned out of $200 by a prostitute the night before.
A Georgia deputy police chief who was arrested last week for soliciting a prostitute in Florida, officials said. Prior to his arrest, he reportedly told undercover detectives that he had been conned out of $200 by a prostitute the night before.
Proposed youth league fees could go towards maintaining Lakeland fields
A majority of city commissioners seemed to be in favor of the fee, and they are expected to approve it next month.
A majority of city commissioners seemed to be in favor of the fee, and they are expected to approve it next month.
Polk sheriff: Georgia deputy police chief conned by prostitute night before his arrest in undercover sting
A Georgia deputy police chief who was arrested last week for soliciting a prostitute during a sting operation in Polk County was in town for a polygraph seminar, investigators said. Prior to his arrest, he told undercover detectives that he had been conned out of $200 by a prostitute the night before.
A Georgia deputy police chief who was arrested last week for soliciting a prostitute during a sting operation in Polk County was in town for a polygraph seminar, investigators said. Prior to his arrest, he told undercover detectives that he had been conned out of $200 by a prostitute the night before.
FHP: Driver falls asleep at the wheel on I-4, causes deadly crash
Florida troopers say a driver fell asleep at the wheel while on Interstate 4 in Polk County early Tuesday morning, causing a crash that killed a passenger in his car.
Florida troopers say a driver fell asleep at the wheel while on Interstate 4 in Polk County early Tuesday morning, causing a crash that killed a passenger in his car.
'Where shopping is a pleasure': Publix celebrates 92 years
Publix, established in 1930 right in Polk County, Florida, officially turns 92.
Publix, established in 1930 right in Polk County, Florida, officially turns 92.