Sheriff: Deputy was justified in killing woman armed with shovel
Polk County's sheriff is defending the actions of one of his deputies who killed a woman who was armed with a shovel, calling it a deadly weapon.
Polk County's sheriff is defending the actions of one of his deputies who killed a woman who was armed with a shovel, calling it a deadly weapon.
Polk County holds clinics to help kids get vaccinated
They were rolling up their sleeves at Lake Gibson Senior High School on Thursday. The Polk County Health Department held a clinic there to get as many young kids as possible vaccinated against COVID-19.
They were rolling up their sleeves at Lake Gibson Senior High School on Thursday. The Polk County Health Department held a clinic there to get as many young kids as possible vaccinated against COVID-19.
Polk County commissioners show support for high-speed rail connecting Tampa to Orlando
It's been in talks for years, but the Bay Area may now be closer than ever to seeing high-speed rail service connecting Tampa to Orlando become a reality.
It's been in talks for years, but the Bay Area may now be closer than ever to seeing high-speed rail service connecting Tampa to Orlando become a reality.
Peppa Pig Theme Park trains employees, creates sensitivity guide for families with autism
When Central Florida’s newest theme park opens early next year, it is going to offer families dealing with autism something that many attractions don’t offer- -- peace of mind.
When Central Florida’s newest theme park opens early next year, it is going to offer families dealing with autism something that many attractions don’t offer- -- peace of mind.
Toy shortage, higher prices could complicate holiday shopping trips
Experts are predicting a toy shortage this holiday season and encouraging parents to start their Christmas shopping early, while retailers struggle to keep up with the demand.
Experts are predicting a toy shortage this holiday season and encouraging parents to start their Christmas shopping early, while retailers struggle to keep up with the demand.
Bartow police look for shooter who targeted motorist
Police in Bartow are hoping you can help them track down the motorist who fired into another car early Saturday morning.
Police in Bartow are hoping you can help them track down the motorist who fired into another car early Saturday morning.
Winter Haven dancers eager to star in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
While most of us will be gobbling down anything within reach this Thanksgiving, some local teens will be working off the calories in front of millions of people.
While most of us will be gobbling down anything within reach this Thanksgiving, some local teens will be working off the calories in front of millions of people.
Polk Sheriff's Charities giving away up to 1,200 turkeys
The turkeys will be distributed Saturday, November 20; one per family, one per vehicle, on a first-come, first-served basis. The sheriff’s office says no identification or pre-qualification will be required to receive a turkey.
The turkeys will be distributed Saturday, November 20; one per family, one per vehicle, on a first-come, first-served basis. The sheriff’s office says no identification or pre-qualification will be required to receive a turkey.
Florida judge awards nearly $35 million in improper HOA fees to residents of Polk County neighborhood
Residents of a central Florida 55-plus neighborhood have been awarded nearly $35 million in a civil case following a judge's ruling that they were charged improper homeowners' association fees.
Residents of a central Florida 55-plus neighborhood have been awarded nearly $35 million in a civil case following a judge's ruling that they were charged improper homeowners' association fees.
Mockingbird faces new challengers as Florida state symbol
Florida has a range of state symbols, including the Florida panther, the manatee, the American alligator, and orange juice. But frustration over Florida's state bird is mounting as lawmakers propose ditching the mockingbird for something a little more representative of the Sunshine State's winged population.
Florida has a range of state symbols, including the Florida panther, the manatee, the American alligator, and orange juice. But frustration over Florida's state bird is mounting as lawmakers propose ditching the mockingbird for something a little more representative of the Sunshine State's winged population.
Polk County mother killed by deputy she threatened with shovel
A Polk County woman was shot and killed by a deputy she threatened with a shovel, according to investigators, who said she had a record of "violent felonies." But her friends and family say she struggled with mental illness and didn't deserve to die.
A Polk County woman was shot and killed by a deputy she threatened with a shovel, according to investigators, who said she had a record of "violent felonies." But her friends and family say she struggled with mental illness and didn't deserve to die.
From bakery clerks to warehouse workers, Publix is hiring
Companies around the U.S. say they are struggling to deal with a shortage of workers, including one of the largest employers in the state. Lakeland-based Publix is looking to fill a wide variety of jobs.
Companies around the U.S. say they are struggling to deal with a shortage of workers, including one of the largest employers in the state. Lakeland-based Publix is looking to fill a wide variety of jobs.
Polk deputies recover SUV from pond with body of missing Zephyrhills man inside
Deputies in Polk County say they recovered an SUV submerged in a pond with the body of a missing Zephyrhills man inside.
Deputies in Polk County say they recovered an SUV submerged in a pond with the body of a missing Zephyrhills man inside.
Polk County deputy shoots, kills woman attacking him with shovel
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a deputy shot and killed a woman he says was attacking him with a shovel.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a deputy shot and killed a woman he says was attacking him with a shovel.
Planned $112 million Lakeland veteran’s clinic to provide better access, shorter wait times
The federal government is releasing $112 million to build a new James A. Haley clinic in Lakeland set to open in 2024.
The federal government is releasing $112 million to build a new James A. Haley clinic in Lakeland set to open in 2024.
No criminal charges filed after investigation into girl's death at Lakeland boarding school
More than a year after a report found that a teen was denied medical treatment before she died in a Lakeland boarding school, the state attorney's office has decided no charges will be filed in the case.
More than a year after a report found that a teen was denied medical treatment before she died in a Lakeland boarding school, the state attorney's office has decided no charges will be filed in the case.
5 years later, search for missing mom who came to Florida with wrestler boyfriend continues
She came to Florida with her pro-wrestling boyfriend, hoping to make it big. But several months later, this mother of three went missing. She hasn’t been seen in five years.
She came to Florida with her pro-wrestling boyfriend, hoping to make it big. But several months later, this mother of three went missing. She hasn’t been seen in five years.
'Confusingly similar': Publix sues company for trademark infringement over 'P' logo
Publix is suing a company called Pharmapacks over their circular 'P' logo, which the grocery chain calls "confusingly similar."
Publix is suing a company called Pharmapacks over their circular 'P' logo, which the grocery chain calls "confusingly similar."
Bartow's historic cigar factory can't be saved, city decides
After standing for 100 years, it looks like the old cigar factory in Bartow is finally coming to the end of the road.
After standing for 100 years, it looks like the old cigar factory in Bartow is finally coming to the end of the road.
Davenport woman opened bank account using 75-year-old woman's identity, police say
Winter Haven police said the 56-year-old suspect opened a Chase Bank account using a 75-year-old woman's identity to transfer funds from the woman's personal account to the fraudulent account. They said she tried to withdraw $22,500.
Winter Haven police said the 56-year-old suspect opened a Chase Bank account using a 75-year-old woman's identity to transfer funds from the woman's personal account to the fraudulent account. They said she tried to withdraw $22,500.