Video shows man being punched, tased by Lakeland police during traffic stop
Cell phone video shows a man being punched and tased by Lakeland police during a traffic stop.
Cell phone video shows a man being punched and tased by Lakeland police during a traffic stop.
Lake Wales green lights dozens of new subdivisions that could boost the population
Lakes Wales may not be a small town much longer, because the city has given the green light to dozens of new subdivisions, which will double the population.
Lakes Wales may not be a small town much longer, because the city has given the green light to dozens of new subdivisions, which will double the population.
2 dead, 1 injured in Polk County crash, deputies say
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal Davenport crash that claimed two lives and injured a third.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal Davenport crash that claimed two lives and injured a third.
‘Call your bondsman’: Polk Sheriff warns I-4 drivers to stop speeding as crackdown continues on highway
For the last year, Polk County deputies have been cracking down on speeders on I-4. The sheriff's office's traffic data shows that among the speeders they clocked, nearly 300 were spotted doing triple digit speeds.
For the last year, Polk County deputies have been cracking down on speeders on I-4. The sheriff's office's traffic data shows that among the speeders they clocked, nearly 300 were spotted doing triple digit speeds.
Lakeland police: Mother intentionally drove into lake with two young children inside car, killing all 3
Authorities in Lakeland say they believe a mother intentionally drove her vehicle into a lake with her two children inside last week, killing all three.
Authorities in Lakeland say they believe a mother intentionally drove her vehicle into a lake with her two children inside last week, killing all three.
Separate drive-by shootings just minutes apart in Lake Wales leave 3 injured; deputies search for suspects
Deputies in Polk County are searching for suspects who unleashed a hail of gunfire on two homes in Lake Wales early Monday morning. Polk Sheriff Grady Judd says the drive-by shootings might involve rival gangs, but the victims were teens or children.
Deputies in Polk County are searching for suspects who unleashed a hail of gunfire on two homes in Lake Wales early Monday morning. Polk Sheriff Grady Judd says the drive-by shootings might involve rival gangs, but the victims were teens or children.
Legendary Lakeland High School football coach hangs up his hat after 52 years
After decades of success, Lakeland High School’s legendary head football coach Bill Castle is retiring.
After decades of success, Lakeland High School’s legendary head football coach Bill Castle is retiring.
Lake Wales commissioners approve resolution that establishes time limits for public comment
In a 3-2 vote, Lake Wales commissioners approved a resolution establishing a time limit for public comment.
In a 3-2 vote, Lake Wales commissioners approved a resolution establishing a time limit for public comment.
Davenport man's home still seeing extreme flooding from Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian came and left back in September, but a Davenport man is still waiting for relief from the extreme flooding.
Hurricane Ian came and left back in September, but a Davenport man is still waiting for relief from the extreme flooding.
Polk suspects called 911 to ask deputies for help moving items from home they were burglarizing, officials say
Two people in Poinciana were arrested after one of them made a 911 call to get help with moving their belongings from a home they were burglarizing, according to the sheriff's office.
Two people in Poinciana were arrested after one of them made a 911 call to get help with moving their belongings from a home they were burglarizing, according to the sheriff's office.
Polk County investigating two separate shootings in Lake Wales
Two shootings occurred in Lake Wales around the same time Monday, and Polk County investigators say they are investigating them as separate incidents.
Two shootings occurred in Lake Wales around the same time Monday, and Polk County investigators say they are investigating them as separate incidents.
Bay Area welcomes first babies of 2023
One minute after the Bay Area rang in the New Year, baby Jaylen Nunez-Perez was born at Mease Countryside Hospital.
One minute after the Bay Area rang in the New Year, baby Jaylen Nunez-Perez was born at Mease Countryside Hospital.
Police: Lakeland divers find mother, 2 children dead in submerged car in lake
Divers found the bodies of a 35-year-old mother and her two young sons, ages 4 and 9, inside the submerged car. Investigators said they did not believe the vehicle ended up in the water as the result of a traffic crash.
Divers found the bodies of a 35-year-old mother and her two young sons, ages 4 and 9, inside the submerged car. Investigators said they did not believe the vehicle ended up in the water as the result of a traffic crash.
2 business partners shot, killed each other in Lakeland, Polk sheriff says
Detectives believe the two business partners "mutually shot each other as a result of an ongoing dispute."
Detectives believe the two business partners "mutually shot each other as a result of an ongoing dispute."
Polk sheriff investigating deadly shooting on US-92 in Lakeland
Detectives were on the scene of a shooting investigation on US-92 in Lakeland that resulted in the deaths of two men.
Detectives were on the scene of a shooting investigation on US-92 in Lakeland that resulted in the deaths of two men.
Lakeland couple's engagement ring found more than 20 years after it was flushed down the toilet
There's no better feeling than finding something you've lost — especially if it's been missing for two decades. A Lakeland couple who said they flushed their engagement ring down the toilet more than 20 years ago figured it was gone forever.
There's no better feeling than finding something you've lost — especially if it's been missing for two decades. A Lakeland couple who said they flushed their engagement ring down the toilet more than 20 years ago figured it was gone forever.
Heartland for Children in Bartow looks for more foster parents as need grows urgent
Foster care agencies, including Heartland for Children in Bartow, are desperately looking for more foster parents.
Foster care agencies, including Heartland for Children in Bartow, are desperately looking for more foster parents.
1 dead, 1 injured after shooting at Lakeland apartment complex
Lakeland police detectives are trying to track down the suspect who shot two people at an apartment complex. One of those shooting victims has since passed away.
Lakeland police detectives are trying to track down the suspect who shot two people at an apartment complex. One of those shooting victims has since passed away.
Polk County detectives investigating Christmas Eve homicide in Lake Wales mobile home park
On Christmas, a man discovered his friend was killed after finding his body in a Lake Wales mobile home, deputies said. Now, they are investigating his death as a homicide.
On Christmas, a man discovered his friend was killed after finding his body in a Lake Wales mobile home, deputies said. Now, they are investigating his death as a homicide.
Police: Two injured in shooting reported outside Lakeland apartment complex
Two people were critically injured in a reported shooting Monday afternoon at a Lakeland apartment complex, police said.
Two people were critically injured in a reported shooting Monday afternoon at a Lakeland apartment complex, police said.