Theatre Winter Haven will be one of the first community theatres to perform Disney's 'Frozen' on stage
Theatre Winter Haven will be one of the first community theaters to perform Disney's 'Frozen' on stage.
Theatre Winter Haven will be one of the first community theaters to perform Disney's 'Frozen' on stage.
Polk City widow donates husband's pacemaker to save pets: 'It's heartwarming'
A Polk City woman donated her late husband’s pacemaker to BluePearl Pet Hospital in Tampa.
A Polk City woman donated her late husband’s pacemaker to BluePearl Pet Hospital in Tampa.
State Basketball Championships moving to Jacksonville after decades in Lakeland
After decades of being held in the city of Lakeland, the Boys and Girls State Basketball Championships will now be hosted in Jacksonville.
After decades of being held in the city of Lakeland, the Boys and Girls State Basketball Championships will now be hosted in Jacksonville.
Child survives triple fatal crash on I-4 in Lakeland: FHP
A 6-year-old girl is the sole survivor of a crash that killed three people on I-4 Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 6-year-old girl is the sole survivor of a crash that killed three people on I-4 Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man shot while riding scooter, Lakeland police searching for suspect
A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot while riding a scooter late Monday, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot while riding a scooter late Monday, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
FDOT updates city, county leaders on potential SunRail extension in Polk County
FDOT officials updated city and county leaders about the possible extension of the SunRail commuter train from Osceola into Polk County.
FDOT officials updated city and county leaders about the possible extension of the SunRail commuter train from Osceola into Polk County.
Lake Gibson High employee accused of stealing student's medication
A Lake Gibson High School employee was arrested Monday after Polk County deputies said she stole a student's medication.
A Lake Gibson High School employee was arrested Monday after Polk County deputies said she stole a student's medication.
Advocates help victims, detail trends in human trafficking and sexual exploitation following Polk County bust
Polk County’s latest hunt for predators ended in arrests and brought victims into supportive hands.
Polk County’s latest hunt for predators ended in arrests and brought victims into supportive hands.
Woman convicted of Polk County deputy's 2022 murder sentenced to life in prison
Nearly three years after Polk County Deputy Blane Lane was shot and killed in the line of duty, the woman convicted of his murder learned on Friday that she will spend the rest of her life behind bars.
Nearly three years after Polk County Deputy Blane Lane was shot and killed in the line of duty, the woman convicted of his murder learned on Friday that she will spend the rest of her life behind bars.
Grady Judd: ‘Operation Fool Around and Find Out Again’ human trafficking investigation nets 246 arrests
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says nearly 250 suspects face serious charges after a weeklong multi-agency undercover investigation targeting human trafficking and illegal immigration.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says nearly 250 suspects face serious charges after a weeklong multi-agency undercover investigation targeting human trafficking and illegal immigration.
Locals express concerns over proposed 2,000+ housing development in Bartow
Some Bartow residents are raising concerns about a proposed housing development called Emilie Springs, which would include more than 2,000 homes and be built off US Highway 60.
Some Bartow residents are raising concerns about a proposed housing development called Emilie Springs, which would include more than 2,000 homes and be built off US Highway 60.
Polk County triple murderer executed after spending 3 decades on death row
Florida carried out its 12th execution of 2025 on Wednesday evening, when 63-year-old David Pittman was put to death by lethal injection.
Florida carried out its 12th execution of 2025 on Wednesday evening, when 63-year-old David Pittman was put to death by lethal injection.
Tests confirm dogs died from heatstroke & dehydration, Frostproof woman arrested
A Frostproof woman who was taking care of her brother's dogs while he was deployed overseas is charged in connection with the death of his pets.
A Frostproof woman who was taking care of her brother's dogs while he was deployed overseas is charged in connection with the death of his pets.
Polk County man busted again on drug charges: 'Just wanted to smoke'
An Auburndale man recently released from jail is back behind bars in Polk County.
An Auburndale man recently released from jail is back behind bars in Polk County.
From legacy to innovation: The McKenna family's fight for Florida citrus
Cousins Morgan McKenna Porter and Riley McKenna are the fifth generation of their family to run their citrus operation, trying to carry on a legacy that began in the early 20th century.
Cousins Morgan McKenna Porter and Riley McKenna are the fifth generation of their family to run their citrus operation, trying to carry on a legacy that began in the early 20th century.
Lakeland man hit, killed while walking along US 98: PCSO
A deadly pedestrian crash is under investigation in Polk County.
A deadly pedestrian crash is under investigation in Polk County.
Red-light camera violations increase as Lakeland experiences major growth
With all the growth Lakeland has been experiencing, red-light camera violations have actually increased over the years. This is another reason why the city is taking a closer look at where these cameras and school speed zone cameras should be located.
With all the growth Lakeland has been experiencing, red-light camera violations have actually increased over the years. This is another reason why the city is taking a closer look at where these cameras and school speed zone cameras should be located.
Grady Judd: Man drowns in Lake Clinch on Sunday
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says that a man drowned in Lake Clinch on Sunday afternoon.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says that a man drowned in Lake Clinch on Sunday afternoon.
Talbot House withdraws application for E Memorial Blvd. location
A community and homeless services provider in Lakeland has withdrawn its application to move a new location.
A community and homeless services provider in Lakeland has withdrawn its application to move a new location.
Illicit use of ketamine on the rise in Polk County, harm reduction specialist says
According to a harm reduction specialist, the illicit use of ketamine is on the rise in Polk County.
According to a harm reduction specialist, the illicit use of ketamine is on the rise in Polk County.