Auburndale man arrested in outstanding warrants after falling into creek on cold night, deputies say
Polk County deputies said they rescued a man who fell into a creek on Tuesday night and was suffering from hypothermia. Later, they learned he was wanted on warrants and was arrested when released from a hospital.
Polk County deputies said they rescued a man who fell into a creek on Tuesday night and was suffering from hypothermia. Later, they learned he was wanted on warrants and was arrested when released from a hospital.
Polk County company third-largest producer of N95 masks in US
Not all N95 masks are approved by the CDC and the FDA for fluid resistance, but at Advanced Concept Innovations (ACI) in Polk County, they're churning out 2 million CDC and FDA-approved N95 masks a day.
Not all N95 masks are approved by the CDC and the FDA for fluid resistance, but at Advanced Concept Innovations (ACI) in Polk County, they're churning out 2 million CDC and FDA-approved N95 masks a day.
‘Where turning 5 is a pleasure’: Lakeland boy celebrates birthday with Publix-themed party
A Lakeland family pulled out all the stops for their son's 5th birthday party. He loves Publix and no detail was left out for his Publix-themed party, which included creating a store inside their home with a kid-sized scale, aprons, debit cards, and shopping carts for the little ones.
A Lakeland family pulled out all the stops for their son's 5th birthday party. He loves Publix and no detail was left out for his Publix-themed party, which included creating a store inside their home with a kid-sized scale, aprons, debit cards, and shopping carts for the little ones.
Brandon woman arrested for giving car keys to intoxicated friend who caused deadly I-4 crash, deputies say
Polk County investigators made a second arrest stemming from a deadly DUI crash in November, saying nine minutes before the collision, a Brandon woman handed the driver car keys knowing she was intoxicated, they said.
Polk County investigators made a second arrest stemming from a deadly DUI crash in November, saying nine minutes before the collision, a Brandon woman handed the driver car keys knowing she was intoxicated, they said.
2 remain hospitalized following Winter Haven seaplane crash
Polk County investigators said it appears a seaplane attempted to land in Lake Smart before crashing into a Winter Haven orange grove.
Polk County investigators said it appears a seaplane attempted to land in Lake Smart before crashing into a Winter Haven orange grove.
‘It was a blessing’: Polk charity thrives during pandemic as it gives supplies, food to hundreds in need
A faith-based group recently handed out truckloads of free cleaning supplies amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A faith-based group recently handed out truckloads of free cleaning supplies amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Small plane crashes in Winter Haven orange grove; 2 hospitalized
Winter Haven police and fire rescue crews are on the scene where a small plane went down Wednesday afternoon.
Winter Haven police and fire rescue crews are on the scene where a small plane went down Wednesday afternoon.
Receipt dropped at crime scene leads to surveillance images of burglary suspects
Back in November, someone broke in and stayed the night at a home in Winter Haven, but a piece of evidence left at the scene helped detectives find surveillance images of their suspects.
Back in November, someone broke in and stayed the night at a home in Winter Haven, but a piece of evidence left at the scene helped detectives find surveillance images of their suspects.
Downtown Lakeland 'parklets' will expand outdoor seating along Kentucky Ave.
Two of Lakeland's hottest restaurants are getting a chance to expand their outdoor dining spaces. Development officials hope it gives surrounding businesses a boost, as well.
Two of Lakeland's hottest restaurants are getting a chance to expand their outdoor dining spaces. Development officials hope it gives surrounding businesses a boost, as well.
Police investigating after Kentucky homicide suspect commits suicide at Lake Wales gas station
Police are investigating after a 54-year-old man killed himself at the Loves Travel Stop in Lake Wales on Sunday.
Police are investigating after a 54-year-old man killed himself at the Loves Travel Stop in Lake Wales on Sunday.
Police hope watch will help identify male body found in Lakeland
Police in Lakeland are trying to identify a man they found deceased on Monday in an area near the 2000 block of Gib-Galloway Road in Lakeland.
Police in Lakeland are trying to identify a man they found deceased on Monday in an area near the 2000 block of Gib-Galloway Road in Lakeland.
Omicron wreaking havoc on businesses big and small already struggling with higher costs, labor shortage
The new omicron variant is putting more pressure on businesses that are already having a hard time because of the ongoing pandemic and size doesn’t matter.
The new omicron variant is putting more pressure on businesses that are already having a hard time because of the ongoing pandemic and size doesn’t matter.
‘Tiny’ the dog reunited with Bartow family after somehow traveling to Clearwater Beach
'Tiny' the 4-pound pup somehow traveled from her Bartow backyard to Clearwater Beach. Luckily, an officer spotted her by a lifeguard tower and her microchip proved she was far from home. She was reunited with her family three months after disappearing.
'Tiny' the 4-pound pup somehow traveled from her Bartow backyard to Clearwater Beach. Luckily, an officer spotted her by a lifeguard tower and her microchip proved she was far from home. She was reunited with her family three months after disappearing.
Mother, 3-week-old baby, family friend killed in Lakeland apartment fire
Three people, including an infant, died in a fire that broke out at a Lakeland apartment complex the day before New Year’s Eve.
Three people, including an infant, died in a fire that broke out at a Lakeland apartment complex the day before New Year’s Eve.
6-year-old fatally struck by pickup truck in Auburndale was possibly out searching for her mom, police say
The police chief in Auburndale says the 6-year-old who was hit and killed by a vehicle was likely out looking for her mother who left home following an argument with her father.
The police chief in Auburndale says the 6-year-old who was hit and killed by a vehicle was likely out looking for her mother who left home following an argument with her father.
Eustis woman dies following crash in Lake Wales, deputies say
Polk County deputies say a 34-year-old woman was found dead after a Sunday vehicle crash in Lake Wales.
Polk County deputies say a 34-year-old woman was found dead after a Sunday vehicle crash in Lake Wales.
Lakeland police investigating after crash kills 1, injures 4, including child
Michael Monroe, 52, of Lakeland was killed in a vehicle crash on New Year’s Day, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Michael Monroe, 52, of Lakeland was killed in a vehicle crash on New Year’s Day, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Davenport woman killed in New Year’s Day crash
Polk County deputies are investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of 83-year-old Helen McDonald, of Davenport, Saturday afternoon.
Polk County deputies are investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of 83-year-old Helen McDonald, of Davenport, Saturday afternoon.
Haines City police investigating shooting that left 1 dead
Michael Andre Jackson, 47, died early Saturday morning from multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Haines City Police Department.
Michael Andre Jackson, 47, died early Saturday morning from multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Haines City Police Department.
Lakeland voiceover actor’s passion for art started young
George Lowe seems like any other guy who might be strolling around Lakeland until he opens his mouth and a cartoon character's voice comes tumbling out.
George Lowe seems like any other guy who might be strolling around Lakeland until he opens his mouth and a cartoon character's voice comes tumbling out.