Carbon monoxide at Lakeland hotel sends 8, including children, to hospital
Four adults and four kids staying at the Sleep Inn and Suites in Lakeland, were taken to the hospital on Sunday after being exposed to carbon monoxide.
Four adults and four kids staying at the Sleep Inn and Suites in Lakeland, were taken to the hospital on Sunday after being exposed to carbon monoxide.
'Bracket of losers': More than 100 arrested in undercover Polk County sex sting
Polk County detectives say dozens were arrested during an operation focused on human trafficking, prostitution, and child predators.
Polk County detectives say dozens were arrested during an operation focused on human trafficking, prostitution, and child predators.
Trash continues to pile up in Polk County, despite emergency plan
Polk County commissioners just trashed the company responsible for picking up garbage on the west side of the county.
Polk County commissioners just trashed the company responsible for picking up garbage on the west side of the county.
Pedestrian hospitalized after crash involving Winter Haven officer
Polk County deputies are investigating a crash involving a Winter Haven police officer and a pedestrian.
Polk County deputies are investigating a crash involving a Winter Haven police officer and a pedestrian.
Lakeland man wins $5 million from scratch-off lotto ticket
A Lakeland man is now a multi-millionaire after he bought a $20 scratch-off lotto ticket -- and won $5 million.
A Lakeland man is now a multi-millionaire after he bought a $20 scratch-off lotto ticket -- and won $5 million.
Florida AG issues warning after overdoses linked to fentanyl-laced drugs
Florida’s Attorney General is issuing a warning after five West Point cadets overdosed on fentanyl last week while on spring break in the Fort Lauderdale area.
Florida’s Attorney General is issuing a warning after five West Point cadets overdosed on fentanyl last week while on spring break in the Fort Lauderdale area.
Auburndale man arrested in Georgia following 'suspicious disappearance' of 81-year-old man, deputies say
A Polk County man is facing a murder charge after he was found and arrested in Georgia.
A Polk County man is facing a murder charge after he was found and arrested in Georgia.
Orlando man dies in Polk County crash involving semi-truck, troopers say
Florida troopers are investigating a deadly crash in Davenport after a semi-truck entered the path of a pickup truck.
Florida troopers are investigating a deadly crash in Davenport after a semi-truck entered the path of a pickup truck.
Former Lakeland commissioner pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2018 shooting
A former Lakeland city commissioner, who was charged with murder, has entered a guilty plea in the 2018 fatal shooting of a man who, he says, was trying to steal from his store.
A former Lakeland city commissioner, who was charged with murder, has entered a guilty plea in the 2018 fatal shooting of a man who, he says, was trying to steal from his store.
'Don't come to school tomorrow': 14-year-old student brings gun to Poinciana campus after threat, deputies say
The middle-schooler took the handgun from his parent's room while they were out-of-town, and showed it to other students, saying he was going to 'shoot up the school' and that 'nobody will make it out alive.'
The middle-schooler took the handgun from his parent's room while they were out-of-town, and showed it to other students, saying he was going to 'shoot up the school' and that 'nobody will make it out alive.'
Retired Polk County physician on-hand to help in Ukraine
A retired Lakeland doctor with ties to Ukraine is possibly risking her life by volunteering to help victims of violence in a restaurant turned makeshift medical facility about 30 miles southwest of Kyiv.
A retired Lakeland doctor with ties to Ukraine is possibly risking her life by volunteering to help victims of violence in a restaurant turned makeshift medical facility about 30 miles southwest of Kyiv.
Lake Wales 9-year-old with rare disease learns to walk for the first time
Jordon was born with a rare disease called Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome, which only affects 500 people worldwide. Doctors told his mom he would probably never be able to walk. But he's now proving them wrong, taking his first steps on his own at the age of 9.
Jordon was born with a rare disease called Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome, which only affects 500 people worldwide. Doctors told his mom he would probably never be able to walk. But he's now proving them wrong, taking his first steps on his own at the age of 9.
Florida teacher accused of biting 2 students over jar of pickles
According to the Polk County School District, Rhonda Rice is accused of biting two students in an attempt to get a jar of pickles from them.
According to the Polk County School District, Rhonda Rice is accused of biting two students in an attempt to get a jar of pickles from them.
Bicyclist killed in Auburndale hit-and-run crash, police say
Police in Auburndale are trying to track down the person behind the wheel who drove away after crashing into a bicyclist.
Police in Auburndale are trying to track down the person behind the wheel who drove away after crashing into a bicyclist.
Woman whose grandfather was lynched searching for descendants of Polk County lynching victims
Cars and trucks zip by the Peace River Bridge on State Road 60 just east of Bartow as Doris Moore-Bailey stands on the bank pondering the gruesome thought of lynchings that happened on that site.
Cars and trucks zip by the Peace River Bridge on State Road 60 just east of Bartow as Doris Moore-Bailey stands on the bank pondering the gruesome thought of lynchings that happened on that site.
Family hopes for more explanation about how father of 3 was crushed by bulldozer at Polk County landfill
A father of three whose family said recently turned his life around was killed Friday evening while inside a portable restroom, crushed by a bulldozer on the site of a Polk County landfill.
A father of three whose family said recently turned his life around was killed Friday evening while inside a portable restroom, crushed by a bulldozer on the site of a Polk County landfill.
Dart World: New indoor nerf arena now open in Lakeland
A Lakeland business is turning a nostalgic childhood activity into an ageless and fun experience for all.
A Lakeland business is turning a nostalgic childhood activity into an ageless and fun experience for all.
Lakeland woman concerned about privacy after multiple visits from hovering drone
A Lakeland woman said she had the feeling someone was watching her, and she turned out to be right.
A Lakeland woman said she had the feeling someone was watching her, and she turned out to be right.
Son's journey to overcome addiction inspires Chalet Suzanne owners to reopen historic resort
Once an exclusive hideaway for the rich and famous, Chalet Suzanne in Polk County has re-opened with a completely new mission.
Once an exclusive hideaway for the rich and famous, Chalet Suzanne in Polk County has re-opened with a completely new mission.
Polk deputies: Suspect posed as officer, Walmart employee to steal items, sell at pawn shop
Detectives say they arrested a man who went on a retail theft crime spree while posing as a law enforcement officer and a store employee in several Polk County cities.
Detectives say they arrested a man who went on a retail theft crime spree while posing as a law enforcement officer and a store employee in several Polk County cities.