Haines City officer shot in leg by his gun after fight with suspect, police say

Haines City officer shot in leg by his gun after fight with suspect, police say

Haines City Police Officer Dwight Rogers is now recovering after he was shot in the leg during a traffic stop Sunday evening. A suspect reached into the officer's holster and pulled the trigger during a struggle.

Haines City Police Officer Dwight Rogers is now recovering after he was shot in the leg during a traffic stop Sunday evening. A suspect reached into the officer's holster and pulled the trigger during a struggle.

Judge denies risk protection order for 18-year-old who brought loaded gun to Lakeland school

Judge denies risk protection order for 18-year-old who brought loaded gun to Lakeland school

The sheriff's office asked for a risk protection order, which would have prevented the 18-year-old from having a gun for at least a year. That request was denied by the judge, who said there was insufficient evidence that he posed a threat.

The sheriff's office asked for a risk protection order, which would have prevented the 18-year-old from having a gun for at least a year. That request was denied by the judge, who said there was insufficient evidence that he posed a threat.

Publix employee honored for bravery after saving man from burning car

Publix employee honored for bravery after saving man from burning car

Glenn Chancey was working an early morning shift at the Publix warehouse in Lakeland when he heard a loud crash. He immediately rushed to the scene of the accident, and found one of the vehicles on fire — with the unconscious driver trapped inside. He and another bystander managed to pull the victim from the burning car, saving the man's life.

Glenn Chancey was working an early morning shift at the Publix warehouse in Lakeland when he heard a loud crash. He immediately rushed to the scene of the accident, and found one of the vehicles on fire — with the unconscious driver trapped inside. He and another bystander managed to pull the victim from the burning car, saving the man's life.

Winter Haven neighbor rescues man from burning home; elderly woman found dead inside

Winter Haven neighbor rescues man from burning home; elderly woman found dead inside

Inside a Winter Haven neighborhood, a neighbor spotted flames coming from a mobile home and tried to save its two occupants. Only one person made it out alive, officials said.

Inside a Winter Haven neighborhood, a neighbor spotted flames coming from a mobile home and tried to save its two occupants. Only one person made it out alive, officials said.

Civil rights groups accuse Polk County Sheriff's Office of excessive force in teen's arrest

Civil rights groups accuse Polk County Sheriff's Office of excessive force in teen's arrest

The organizers of two Florida civil rights groups are calling for an independent investigation into the arrest of a teenager during a domestic disturbance at a Davenport motel where a Polk County deputy used a stun gun on the 15-year-old.

The organizers of two Florida civil rights groups are calling for an independent investigation into the arrest of a teenager during a domestic disturbance at a Davenport motel where a Polk County deputy used a stun gun on the 15-year-old.

Lakeland's abandoned rail yard transforms into Central Florida park destination

Lakeland's abandoned rail yard transforms into Central Florida park destination

Bonnet Springs Park is a far cry from what it once was. It took $108 million in private donations and years of decontamination, but a once-polluted, 170-acre abandoned rail yard has finally been transformed into the Sunshine State’s newest attraction.

Bonnet Springs Park is a far cry from what it once was. It took $108 million in private donations and years of decontamination, but a once-polluted, 170-acre abandoned rail yard has finally been transformed into the Sunshine State’s newest attraction.

Haines City police officer hospitalized after being hit by Polk deputy's cruiser

Haines City police officer hospitalized after being hit by Polk deputy's cruiser

A Haines City police officer had to be hospitalized after he was hit by a Polk deputy's cruiser while they were both responding to a domestic violence call.

A Haines City police officer had to be hospitalized after he was hit by a Polk deputy's cruiser while they were both responding to a domestic violence call.

Five child victims located during Polk County undercover child porn sting

Five child victims located during Polk County undercover child porn sting

Sixteen people were arrested during an undercover child porn sting by the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Suspects included veterans, a former corrections officer, and two Winter Haven friends who created child pornography with three girls they had access to. In total, five child victims were identified.

Sixteen people were arrested during an undercover child porn sting by the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Suspects included veterans, a former corrections officer, and two Winter Haven friends who created child pornography with three girls they had access to. In total, five child victims were identified.

Why is rent so high across the Bay Area?

Why is rent so high across the Bay Area?

Rent increases have become more common and bigger recently leaving many asking what's behind the skyrocketing prices.

Rent increases have become more common and bigger recently leaving many asking what's behind the skyrocketing prices.

13-year-old protesting abortion restrictions detained by Lakeland police, gains Nikki Fried support

13-year-old protesting abortion restrictions detained by Lakeland police, gains Nikki Fried support

Days after she was detained at a protest in Lakeland, a 13-year-old returned Thursday to protest against abortion restrictions, gaining support from Tampa Bay residents and Florida’s agriculture commissioner.

Days after she was detained at a protest in Lakeland, a 13-year-old returned Thursday to protest against abortion restrictions, gaining support from Tampa Bay residents and Florida’s agriculture commissioner.

Viral TikTok flip launches Polk County drummer to social media stardom

Viral TikTok flip launches Polk County drummer to social media stardom

A Polk County man never imagined that he would be a social influencer known as "Drummer Boy" with more than a million followers, but that’s what happened after a video of him doing a flip on TikTok took off.

A Polk County man never imagined that he would be a social influencer known as "Drummer Boy" with more than a million followers, but that’s what happened after a video of him doing a flip on TikTok took off.

Bartow man drowns after boat capsizes in Mulberry pond, Polk deputies say

Bartow man drowns after boat capsizes in Mulberry pond, Polk deputies say

A Bartow man drowned Wednesday after a small boat capsized in a Mulberry pond. The man he was with attempted to save him but was unsuccessful.

A Bartow man drowned Wednesday after a small boat capsized in a Mulberry pond. The man he was with attempted to save him but was unsuccessful.

40-year-old son recently discovers dad was one of the famous smokejumpers of WWII

40-year-old son recently discovers dad was one of the famous smokejumpers of WWII

Jerome Corbett was forty years old before he figured out that his dad was one of the famous smokejumpers, a member of the Triple Nickels in World War II.

Jerome Corbett was forty years old before he figured out that his dad was one of the famous smokejumpers, a member of the Triple Nickels in World War II.

'Get on the Water' program helps young girls build water-skiing skills, self-confidence

'Get on the Water' program helps young girls build water-skiing skills, self-confidence

Summer is about having fun, and for 10 young girls, it's a time to learn a new sport on the water. USA Water Ski is helping them do just that with its “Get on the Water” program. 

Summer is about having fun, and for 10 young girls, it's a time to learn a new sport on the water. USA Water Ski is helping them do just that with its “Get on the Water” program.