PCSO: Man dies after being crushed by a bulldozer while inside a porta-potty at Polk County landfill
A contract worker assigned to be the spotter for heavy equipment coming in and out of a Polk County landfill was crushed by a bulldozer while using a porta-potty, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A contract worker assigned to be the spotter for heavy equipment coming in and out of a Polk County landfill was crushed by a bulldozer while using a porta-potty, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Every day is Employee Appreciation Day for managers desperate to keep workers
Did your boss say “Happy Employee Appreciation Day” Friday? The unofficial holiday comes this year at a time when employers are taking a harder look at how to get and keep workers.
Did your boss say “Happy Employee Appreciation Day” Friday? The unofficial holiday comes this year at a time when employers are taking a harder look at how to get and keep workers.
Sheriff promises free meal at Polk County jail for group of 14 that 'dined and dashed' at Davenport restaurant
On a busy Friday night, a large group of people just got up and left a Polk County restaurant. And they also left behind a hefty bill. Their hasty exit was caught on camera.
On a busy Friday night, a large group of people just got up and left a Polk County restaurant. And they also left behind a hefty bill. Their hasty exit was caught on camera.
Polk Co. sheriff may seek extradition from China for man who allegedly had child porn, 'baby sex toys'
Polk County detectives say four local men were arrested and another is wanted for allegedly possessing child porn. The wanted man is currently in China with his wife and children, and Sheriff Grady Judd said he could seek extradition if he doesn't return.
Polk County detectives say four local men were arrested and another is wanted for allegedly possessing child porn. The wanted man is currently in China with his wife and children, and Sheriff Grady Judd said he could seek extradition if he doesn't return.
Deputies: Pedestrian struck by car in Lakeland roadway with no crosswalk, little lighting
Polk County deputies said a 37-year-old man died while attempting to cross a roadway.
Polk County deputies said a 37-year-old man died while attempting to cross a roadway.
Publix to remove Russian vodka from shelves
The Lakeland-based supermarket chain, which has nearly 1,300 stores throughout the southeast, announced it is pulling all Russian-made vodka brands from its shelves to support the people of Ukraine.
The Lakeland-based supermarket chain, which has nearly 1,300 stores throughout the southeast, announced it is pulling all Russian-made vodka brands from its shelves to support the people of Ukraine.
16 ‘inappropriate’ books to be reviewed by Polk County school officials
Meanwhile, opponents say reviewing books for possible removal is "a dangerous trend and a slippery slope."
Meanwhile, opponents say reviewing books for possible removal is "a dangerous trend and a slippery slope."
With paramedics in short supply, Polk County offers $8,000 bonus, training for EMTs
Polk County is launching a new plan to recruit paramedics, including a major signing bonus, free training for EMTs, and an increase in the starting pay.
Polk County is launching a new plan to recruit paramedics, including a major signing bonus, free training for EMTs, and an increase in the starting pay.
Second suspect in Polk Co. crime spree in custody
A crime spree through Polk County Saturday ended with deputies shooting and seriously injuring a man. A day later, deputies said they arrested the woman who was with him.
A crime spree through Polk County Saturday ended with deputies shooting and seriously injuring a man. A day later, deputies said they arrested the woman who was with him.
Deputies shoot convicted felon, searching for accused accomplice following armed robbery in Polk County
A Polk County sergeant shot 27-year-old Matthew Correa following an armed robbery and vehicle chase Saturday morning.
A Polk County sergeant shot 27-year-old Matthew Correa following an armed robbery and vehicle chase Saturday morning.
World's first Peppa Pig theme park opens in Winter Haven, Florida
Florida's newest theme park opens Thursday, and it's the only one in the world devoted to the Peppa Pig.
Florida's newest theme park opens Thursday, and it's the only one in the world devoted to the Peppa Pig.
Polk County hopes to catch up on trash pickup with new plan
Frustrated residents have been trashing the county and FCC, the trash hauling company that serves the west part of Polk County, for months.
Frustrated residents have been trashing the county and FCC, the trash hauling company that serves the west part of Polk County, for months.
Emergency trash collection plan put in place for Polk County
Uncollected trash has been piling up in parts of unincorporated Polk County, but officials say a plan is now in place and residents will soon see improvements of their waste collection services.
Uncollected trash has been piling up in parts of unincorporated Polk County, but officials say a plan is now in place and residents will soon see improvements of their waste collection services.
Polk County health officials issue blue-green algae alert for Lake Crago
Polk County has issued a health alert due to blue-green algae in a Lakeland waterway, prompting concerns from residents over what caused the bloom in a place and during a time of year not known for that type of algae.
Polk County has issued a health alert due to blue-green algae in a Lakeland waterway, prompting concerns from residents over what caused the bloom in a place and during a time of year not known for that type of algae.
Police: 79-year-old stabbed, carjacked by man in ski mask dies; suspect now charged with murder
A Florida man is facing first-degree murder charges after police say he stabbed a 79-year-old man to death outside a Haines City medical complex.
A Florida man is facing first-degree murder charges after police say he stabbed a 79-year-old man to death outside a Haines City medical complex.
Children who lost both parents in Christmas Eve murder-suicide officially adopted by grandparents
More than two years after seeing their parents killed on Christmas Eve in a murder-suicide, 2 children celebrate being adopted by their grandparents.
More than two years after seeing their parents killed on Christmas Eve in a murder-suicide, 2 children celebrate being adopted by their grandparents.
Police: Man in ski mask critically stabs, carjacks elderly man in Haines City parking lot
Haines City police have arrested Christopher Lynn King, 32, after they say he stabbed a 79-year-old man and stole his car outside a medical complex on Patterson Grove Road around 1:30 p.m. on Friday.
Haines City police have arrested Christopher Lynn King, 32, after they say he stabbed a 79-year-old man and stole his car outside a medical complex on Patterson Grove Road around 1:30 p.m. on Friday.
Lakeland's Catapulter of the Year brings world view to aerial photography
A young entrepreneur in Lakeland is flying high – and giving us a peek from his point of view.
A young entrepreneur in Lakeland is flying high – and giving us a peek from his point of view.
Fire breaks out at Lakeland insulation manufacturing business
A Polk County business suffered fire damage on Thursday morning.
A Polk County business suffered fire damage on Thursday morning.
Out-of-state scammers caught trying to do illegal asphalt work in Polk County, deputies say
One man was arrested and two others are wanted in Winter Haven after they tried to perform illegal asphalt work on a convenience store parking lot, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. A detective who specializes in spotting scams caught onto the suspects' scheme, according to the sheriff's office.
One man was arrested and two others are wanted in Winter Haven after they tried to perform illegal asphalt work on a convenience store parking lot, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. A detective who specializes in spotting scams caught onto the suspects' scheme, according to the sheriff's office.