Body cam video captures crash that totaled Lake Wales police vehicle; Driver cited for texting and driving
Jose Antonio Cuevas, of Fort Myers, was cited for careless driving and texting and driving after police say he crashed into a Lake Wales police cruiser Tuesday night.
Jose Antonio Cuevas, of Fort Myers, was cited for careless driving and texting and driving after police say he crashed into a Lake Wales police cruiser Tuesday night.
Lakeland man exposes himself to young cashier at McDonald's drive-thru, deputies say
A Lakeland man was arrested after exposing himself to a young McDonald's cashier. He was previously arrested for sending a teen naked photos of himself, officials said.
A Lakeland man was arrested after exposing himself to a young McDonald's cashier. He was previously arrested for sending a teen naked photos of himself, officials said.
You can chop down your own Christmas tree for $10 at this Polk County park
Christmas tree prices are higher this year for a variety of reasons. But there’s one way to cut your cost and have a woodsy adventure all at the same time: How about trekking into the forest and cutting down your own tree?
Christmas tree prices are higher this year for a variety of reasons. But there’s one way to cut your cost and have a woodsy adventure all at the same time: How about trekking into the forest and cutting down your own tree?
Overnight worker on I-4 construction site shot, killed by Lakeland officers
A man was working overnight on a job site in Lakeland when police appear to have mistaken him for a suspicious character. The man's friend says his buddy was already shaken by another incident a few weeks prior.
A man was working overnight on a job site in Lakeland when police appear to have mistaken him for a suspicious character. The man's friend says his buddy was already shaken by another incident a few weeks prior.
Polk detectives: 2 Florida men steal 25 semi-trailers, $704K worth of wooden pallets
Polk County detectives say two men were part of an organized cargo theft conspiracy and stole about $704,487 worth of wooden pallets and 25 semi-trailers.
Polk County detectives say two men were part of an organized cargo theft conspiracy and stole about $704,487 worth of wooden pallets and 25 semi-trailers.
With a skill for bocce, Lake Wales local will represent Polk County in 2022 Special Olympics
A Lakes Wales athlete has made it to the top of his sport. Joseph Lundsford loves bocce, and was just chosen to play at the USA Games sponsored by the Special Olympics.
A Lakes Wales athlete has made it to the top of his sport. Joseph Lundsford loves bocce, and was just chosen to play at the USA Games sponsored by the Special Olympics.
LPD: 2 Lakeland officers shoot, kill man parked in I-4 construction zone after he fired first
A 61-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning by two police officers who say he shot at them as he sat in a vehicle parked in a construction zone on I-4 in Lakeland.
A 61-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning by two police officers who say he shot at them as he sat in a vehicle parked in a construction zone on I-4 in Lakeland.
Police: Auburndale teen stabbed boyfriend to death with kitchen knife following argument
A 14-year-old is facing second-degree murder charges after police say he killed Zachary Jordan Lee Brown, 18, with a kitchen knife on Friday night.
A 14-year-old is facing second-degree murder charges after police say he killed Zachary Jordan Lee Brown, 18, with a kitchen knife on Friday night.
Hobby lets Lakeland train collector walk down memory lane
A Lakeland man in his 80s has two big buildings on his property filled with hundreds of trains and layouts that seem to go on forever.
A Lakeland man in his 80s has two big buildings on his property filled with hundreds of trains and layouts that seem to go on forever.
Missing Bartow teen with autism found safe, police say
Bartow police say they are searching for a 15-year-old boy who has autism and went missing on Thursday.
Bartow police say they are searching for a 15-year-old boy who has autism and went missing on Thursday.
Families grateful for Lighthouse Ministries on Thanksgiving -- and every day
After living in a storage unit, Jennifer and her kids have a real roof over their heads, a warm bed to sleep in, and their bellies are full. They just celebrated Thanksgiving at Lighthouse Ministries in Lakeland where they are now living.
After living in a storage unit, Jennifer and her kids have a real roof over their heads, a warm bed to sleep in, and their bellies are full. They just celebrated Thanksgiving at Lighthouse Ministries in Lakeland where they are now living.
Lakeland woman arrested for DUI after Holiday man killed in crash
Deputies in Polk County say a school secretary from Lakeland was drunk when she crashed into two vehicles along Interstate 4 on Wednesday, killing a Pasco County man.
Deputies in Polk County say a school secretary from Lakeland was drunk when she crashed into two vehicles along Interstate 4 on Wednesday, killing a Pasco County man.
‘The Squeeze’ to launch in downtown Lakeland on Monday as means of transportation and entertainment
An 8-person golf cart called The Squeeze will begin zipping around downtown Lakeland on Monday.
An 8-person golf cart called The Squeeze will begin zipping around downtown Lakeland on Monday.
‘It’s a miracle no one was hurt’: Mulberry man arrested for DUI after being clocked at 113 mph on I-4
Cameron Peterson, 23, of Mulberry, was charged with driving under the influence and reckless driving on Tuesday after a deputy saw him speeding and weaving in and out of traffic on Interstate 4 around 7:40 p.m., according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Cameron Peterson, 23, of Mulberry, was charged with driving under the influence and reckless driving on Tuesday after a deputy saw him speeding and weaving in and out of traffic on Interstate 4 around 7:40 p.m., according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
5 arrested after ‘high-volume’ drug trafficker leads Polk County deputies to supplier
Lisa Radina, 55, and four others were arrested after she asked an undercover deputy to drive her to her supplier’s home to pick up approximately seven grams of fentanyl, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Lisa Radina, 55, and four others were arrested after she asked an undercover deputy to drive her to her supplier’s home to pick up approximately seven grams of fentanyl, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida’s hurricane hunter team getting new aircraft
The Florida-based hurricane hunter team is getting a new aircraft to help chase fierce storms. NOAA’s squad will add a Gulfstream 550 to the three other aircraft at its home base at Lakeland Linder International Airport.
The Florida-based hurricane hunter team is getting a new aircraft to help chase fierce storms. NOAA’s squad will add a Gulfstream 550 to the three other aircraft at its home base at Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Haines City police officer arrested for sexual battery, burglary
Deputies in central Florida arrested 38-year-old Haines City Police Officer Jason Roldos on Sunday, charging him with sexual battery on a physically helpless victim as well as burglary with assault or battery.
Deputies in central Florida arrested 38-year-old Haines City Police Officer Jason Roldos on Sunday, charging him with sexual battery on a physically helpless victim as well as burglary with assault or battery.
Woman suffers critical injuries after being beaten by man with violent criminal history, police say
A woman is in critical condition after police say she was violently beaten by Charles Aaron Armstrong Jr., 39, of Lake Wales early Saturday morning.
A woman is in critical condition after police say she was violently beaten by Charles Aaron Armstrong Jr., 39, of Lake Wales early Saturday morning.
Census Bureau names Lake Wales Florida's population center
A city in Polk County has been named Florida's population center – the heart of the state – by the U.S. Census Bureau. The designation is the result of a geographic population calculation done by the agency every decade to summarize population shifts across the country.
A city in Polk County has been named Florida's population center – the heart of the state – by the U.S. Census Bureau. The designation is the result of a geographic population calculation done by the agency every decade to summarize population shifts across the country.
Polk deputies shoot 2 armed burglary suspects in Mulberry
Sheriff Grady Judd says deputies were forced to open fire when two armed burglary suspects turned around and drove right at them: The driver is now in a medically-induced coma after being shot in the head.
Sheriff Grady Judd says deputies were forced to open fire when two armed burglary suspects turned around and drove right at them: The driver is now in a medically-induced coma after being shot in the head.