Polk teen receives full scholarship to college after helping farm labor community during pandemic
A Polk County teen just received a full scholarship to Michigan State University after managing to keep up with exemplary grades and helping those in need during the pandemic.
A Polk County teen just received a full scholarship to Michigan State University after managing to keep up with exemplary grades and helping those in need during the pandemic.
Ice cream man arrested in fatal hit-and-run crash, deputies say
An ice cream man who deputies say did not have a driver’s license because he was in the country illegally is accused of causing a multi-vehicle crash that killed a 21-year-old man in Polk County and leaving the scene.
An ice cream man who deputies say did not have a driver’s license because he was in the country illegally is accused of causing a multi-vehicle crash that killed a 21-year-old man in Polk County and leaving the scene.
Capitol Riots: Complete list of Tampa Bay area arrests in Jan. 6 attack
More than 800 people have been arrested for their alleged role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Of those 800, more have been rounded up in Florida than any other state and many of the people arrested, charged and sentenced to prison were in the Tampa Bay area, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
More than 800 people have been arrested for their alleged role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Of those 800, more have been rounded up in Florida than any other state and many of the people arrested, charged and sentenced to prison were in the Tampa Bay area, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Summer Trades Camp brings career options, life skills to Lakeland teens
Local teens will learn about construction, electrical plumbing and more during a free two-week Trades Summer Camp sponsored by the Lakeland Police Department.
Local teens will learn about construction, electrical plumbing and more during a free two-week Trades Summer Camp sponsored by the Lakeland Police Department.
More than 100 at-risk kids go 'fishin' with Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd
More than 100 children spent Wednesday morning with Polk County deputies, learning how to bait a hook, cast a line and patiently wait for a bite before reeling in a fish.
More than 100 children spent Wednesday morning with Polk County deputies, learning how to bait a hook, cast a line and patiently wait for a bite before reeling in a fish.
Two Bay Area men face federal judge after being arrested for role in Capitol riots
Two Bay Area men were arrested for their role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot last week.
Two Bay Area men were arrested for their role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot last week.
FHP: Fatal crash claims life of Plant City teen
A Plant City teenager was killed Friday night in a vehicle crash on I-4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Plant City teenager was killed Friday night in a vehicle crash on I-4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Polk deputies 'rush toward' suspect threatening to kill deputies, firing in Lakeland mobile home park
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said deputies shot and killed a suspect who had been firing a gun in a mobile home park in North Lakeland Friday evening. The man also threatened to shoot his wife and Polk County deputies who responded to the scene.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said deputies shot and killed a suspect who had been firing a gun in a mobile home park in North Lakeland Friday evening. The man also threatened to shoot his wife and Polk County deputies who responded to the scene.
Frostproof teen with spina bifida sets sights on 2024 Paralympics
A Frostproof teen who was born with spina bifida has garnered state and national attention for his athletic prowess.
A Frostproof teen who was born with spina bifida has garnered state and national attention for his athletic prowess.
Destructive grasshoppers invading Bay Area gardens
An invasion of mighty munchers is descending on the Bay Area as the population of Florida’s biggest and most voracious grasshopper is growing right now.
An invasion of mighty munchers is descending on the Bay Area as the population of Florida’s biggest and most voracious grasshopper is growing right now.
Bear found roaming downtown Haines City
Floridians see all kinds of wildlife, but during an evening drive for Jonathan Anglin, he was surprised to see a bear in downtown Haines City.
Floridians see all kinds of wildlife, but during an evening drive for Jonathan Anglin, he was surprised to see a bear in downtown Haines City.
Blue-green algae discovered in three Polk County lakes
Another three lakes in Polk County were added to a growing list of places with algae blooms.
Another three lakes in Polk County were added to a growing list of places with algae blooms.
Three-time PGA Tour winner dies in Polk County crash
Polk County deputies say 59-year-old Bart Bryant, three-time PGA Tour champion, died after a car rear-ended his vehicle in a construction area.
Polk County deputies say 59-year-old Bart Bryant, three-time PGA Tour champion, died after a car rear-ended his vehicle in a construction area.
Construction thefts on the rise in Polk County as it continues to grow, prices increase
Polk County continues to be one of the fastest growing areas in the country, making for more potential targets for construction thefts as more goes up across the county.
Polk County continues to be one of the fastest growing areas in the country, making for more potential targets for construction thefts as more goes up across the county.
Police: Polk paramedic punched handicapped patient in the head
Police in Bartow arrested a Polk County paramedic for felony battery after they say he put his knee on a 67-year-old handicapped patient's chest and punched the man in the head because he was being uncooperative. The victim was already being restrained by other first responders and was unable to move at the time, investigators said.
Police in Bartow arrested a Polk County paramedic for felony battery after they say he put his knee on a 67-year-old handicapped patient's chest and punched the man in the head because he was being uncooperative. The victim was already being restrained by other first responders and was unable to move at the time, investigators said.
Feds: Four Polk County men posed as law enforcement, committed armed robberies across Florida counties
Federal agents say four Polk County men were involved in a rash of armed robberies, all while pretending to be law enforcement officers.
Federal agents say four Polk County men were involved in a rash of armed robberies, all while pretending to be law enforcement officers.
Child, neighbor help grandmother, siblings escape Lakeland house fire
A 70-year-old woman and her five grandchildren safely made it out of their Lakeland home after it caught fire Friday evening.
A 70-year-old woman and her five grandchildren safely made it out of their Lakeland home after it caught fire Friday evening.
Winter Haven man disappears following family dispute
Police in Winter Haven continue to search for Jose Orlando Morales Soto, 36, who was last seen on May 20 at his home on Cambridge Drive.
Police in Winter Haven continue to search for Jose Orlando Morales Soto, 36, who was last seen on May 20 at his home on Cambridge Drive.
Lawyer for woman accused in viral McDonald's meltdown claims Sheriff Judd made mockery of client
A war of words is unfolding in Polk County over what happened at a Lakeland McDonald's a week ago.
A war of words is unfolding in Polk County over what happened at a Lakeland McDonald's a week ago.
‘I was smoking my meth pipe’: Florida man totals tractor-trailer during delivery to Publix shopping center
A tractor-trailer delivery driver is facing possession of methamphetamine charges after crashing into the back of a Publix shopping center in Haines City on Thursday afternoon.
A tractor-trailer delivery driver is facing possession of methamphetamine charges after crashing into the back of a Publix shopping center in Haines City on Thursday afternoon.