Lakeland server gets massive $1,000 tip from local non-profit
A few days before Christmas, a Lakeland server landed a massive $1,000 tip. It came from the non-profit "My Big Fat Tip," which randomly selects restaurants and gives the tip to whoever happens to serve that day.
A few days before Christmas, a Lakeland server landed a massive $1,000 tip. It came from the non-profit "My Big Fat Tip," which randomly selects restaurants and gives the tip to whoever happens to serve that day.
Polk County inmate dies after attacking detention deputies, sheriff's office says
A Polk County inmate died at a local hospital on Friday after attacking detention deputies at the South County Jail in Frostproof, according to the sheriff's office.
A Polk County inmate died at a local hospital on Friday after attacking detention deputies at the South County Jail in Frostproof, according to the sheriff's office.
Investigators search for man accused of stealing several guns at Lake Wales pawn shop
Investigators are searching for a Lake Wales man who they said stole several guns at a pawn shop on Friday.
Investigators are searching for a Lake Wales man who they said stole several guns at a pawn shop on Friday.
Florida investigators make plea to public for answers in 2017 disappearance of Polk County man
It's been almost five years since Brian Edward Klecha was last seen at an Auburndale bank, and law enforcement officials still don't know what happened to him.
It's been almost five years since Brian Edward Klecha was last seen at an Auburndale bank, and law enforcement officials still don't know what happened to him.
Lakeland 12-year-old shot, killed after finding gun at friend’s house during sleepover
A 12-year-old boy lost his life Friday night after police say he accidentally shot himself with a gun he found at a friend’s house.
A 12-year-old boy lost his life Friday night after police say he accidentally shot himself with a gun he found at a friend’s house.
Newest Polk Sheriff Grady Judd bobblehead sells out within hours of its release
The folks in Polk County really love their sheriff. So much so, that within hours of the newest Grady Judd bobblehead going up for sale, all of the sheriff's office substations throughout the county sold out of their entire inventory.
The folks in Polk County really love their sheriff. So much so, that within hours of the newest Grady Judd bobblehead going up for sale, all of the sheriff's office substations throughout the county sold out of their entire inventory.
8-year-old Lakeland girl battling cancer surprised with Christmas parade
Christmas came early for a young Lakeland girl battling a rare form of cancer.
Christmas came early for a young Lakeland girl battling a rare form of cancer.
Polk County firefighter saves 1-year-old girl who was choking during Winter Haven Christmas Parade
A Winter Haven family got the chance to thank a quick-thinking off-duty firefighter for saving their one-year-old daughter's life.
A Winter Haven family got the chance to thank a quick-thinking off-duty firefighter for saving their one-year-old daughter's life.
Polk County Fire Rescue captain resigns after being arrested for having sex with 17-year-old cadet
A Polk County Fire Rescue captain resigned from his position after he was arrested and charged with several felonies. Investigators said he is accused of having sex with a 17-year-old fire rescue cadet in training, who he met when she came to the fire station for a ride-along.
A Polk County Fire Rescue captain resigned from his position after he was arrested and charged with several felonies. Investigators said he is accused of having sex with a 17-year-old fire rescue cadet in training, who he met when she came to the fire station for a ride-along.
Former Polk County firefighter arrested after falsifying timecard to make extra money, deputies say
A Polk County firefighter resigned his position after being arrested for grand theft and fraud.
A Polk County firefighter resigned his position after being arrested for grand theft and fraud.
Polk deputies searching for driver in deadly hit-and-run crash
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the driver who hit and killed a Lakeland man Saturday morning and fled.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the driver who hit and killed a Lakeland man Saturday morning and fled.
Polk County traffic stop leads to arrest of brother of accused Capitol rioter, deputies say
The older brother of Joshua Doolin, who is facing charges connected to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, was arrested in Polk County on felony weapons charges after claiming he was a 'sovereign,' said Sheriff Grady Judd.
The older brother of Joshua Doolin, who is facing charges connected to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, was arrested in Polk County on felony weapons charges after claiming he was a 'sovereign,' said Sheriff Grady Judd.
Accused Capitol rioter from Polk County wants ‘inflammatory’ labels kept out of trial
A man accused of rioting at the Capitol on January 6 is heading to trial in a few months and wants to ban several words from the courtroom.
A man accused of rioting at the Capitol on January 6 is heading to trial in a few months and wants to ban several words from the courtroom.
Polk County’s building boom highlights need for construction training programs
If you have a proclivity for fixing your plumbing, re-shingling your roof, or tiling your house yourself, you may be just what Polk County contractors are looking for - A potential employee.
If you have a proclivity for fixing your plumbing, re-shingling your roof, or tiling your house yourself, you may be just what Polk County contractors are looking for - A potential employee.
Troopers searching for hit-and-run driver after Winter Haven woman killed on way to Christmas boat parade
A man whose wife was killed by a hit-and-run driver on the way to Winter Haven’s Christmas boat parade over the weekend is pleading for the driver to come forward.
A man whose wife was killed by a hit-and-run driver on the way to Winter Haven’s Christmas boat parade over the weekend is pleading for the driver to come forward.
Black bear enjoying nightly buffet of fruits, garbage in Davenport community
Residents say a Florida black bear has shown in the Thousand Oaks community almost every night for the last month.
Residents say a Florida black bear has shown in the Thousand Oaks community almost every night for the last month.
Protesters wearing Nazi gear show up outside Lakeland charity event that included drag performers
At least a dozen demonstrators wearing Nazi gear and carrying flags showed up outside a charity event that included drag performers in Lakeland.
At least a dozen demonstrators wearing Nazi gear and carrying flags showed up outside a charity event that included drag performers in Lakeland.
PCSO: Former detention deputy arrested for stealing from Mulberry Walmart nine times
A former Polk County detention deputy was arrested after stealing from a Mulberry Walmart on nine different occasions, the sheriff's office said.
A former Polk County detention deputy was arrested after stealing from a Mulberry Walmart on nine different occasions, the sheriff's office said.
FHP searching for driver that hit, killed Winter Haven woman
A Winter Haven woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver Saturday evening as she tried to cross Lake Howard Drive.
A Winter Haven woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver Saturday evening as she tried to cross Lake Howard Drive.
Lakeland brothers killed in motorcycle crash, police say
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating after two brothers were killed in a vehicle crash on Thursday night.
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating after two brothers were killed in a vehicle crash on Thursday night.