Tiny homes could make big difference in Lakeland
Gospel Inc., which helps people struggling with chronic homelessness, just got $824,000 from Polk County to build dozens of tiny homes and apartments.
Gospel Inc., which helps people struggling with chronic homelessness, just got $824,000 from Polk County to build dozens of tiny homes and apartments.
PCSO: Lake Wales woman killed after car hydroplanes, spins into path of on-coming vehicle
Candice Franz, 25, of Lake Wales, was killed Friday morning in a vehicle crash, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Candice Franz, 25, of Lake Wales, was killed Friday morning in a vehicle crash, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Lakeland student is first female, youngest person to own FBA team after injury dashes dreams of going pro
Southeastern University student Amy Rhodes, 21, is making history as the first woman and youngest person ever to own a Florida Basketball Association team.
Southeastern University student Amy Rhodes, 21, is making history as the first woman and youngest person ever to own a Florida Basketball Association team.
$6,000 reward offered to solve Polk County hit-and-run cold case
Money talks, so detectives hope that an increase in reward money – $6,000 – will help lead them to whoever killed Leonard Wimberly, Jr. four years ago.
Money talks, so detectives hope that an increase in reward money – $6,000 – will help lead them to whoever killed Leonard Wimberly, Jr. four years ago.
Winter Haven police canvass neighborhood in effort to crack Darnell Powell cold-case murder
Police again walked the Winter Haven neighborhood where a young man was shot to death in his sleep back in 2018.
Police again walked the Winter Haven neighborhood where a young man was shot to death in his sleep back in 2018.
Polk County deputy arrested for DUI after Auburndale traffic crash
A Polk County deputy was arrested for DUI after driving off an Auburndale roadway and flipping his car, officials said. He resigned following the arrest.
A Polk County deputy was arrested for DUI after driving off an Auburndale roadway and flipping his car, officials said. He resigned following the arrest.
22-year-old, in U.S. illegally, arrested after attacking coworker with box cutter in Davenport, sheriff says
A construction worker, who was in the U.S. illegally, was arrested for attempted murder after slashing one of his co-workers following an argument in Davenport, according to Polk County deputies.
A construction worker, who was in the U.S. illegally, was arrested for attempted murder after slashing one of his co-workers following an argument in Davenport, according to Polk County deputies.
Lakeland company to lay off more than 500, close facility
More than 500 positions at Stryker Employment Company are being eliminated as the company prepares to close its Lakeland facility, which is located at 5300 Region Court, according to a company memo.
More than 500 positions at Stryker Employment Company are being eliminated as the company prepares to close its Lakeland facility, which is located at 5300 Region Court, according to a company memo.
Neighborhood canvass set for Monday to find answers to unsolved 2018 murder of Winter Haven man
Winter Haven police announced a neighborhood canvass with relatives of Darnell Powell, who was shot while sleeping at a friend's home back in 2018. Police still haven't identified a suspect or made any arrests.
Winter Haven police announced a neighborhood canvass with relatives of Darnell Powell, who was shot while sleeping at a friend's home back in 2018. Police still haven't identified a suspect or made any arrests.
Over 100 arrested in Polk County undercover human trafficking sting
Detectives across several Polk County law enforcement agencies were involved in an undercover operation focused on finding victims of human trafficking. After six days, they said they arrested a total of 102 suspects.
Detectives across several Polk County law enforcement agencies were involved in an undercover operation focused on finding victims of human trafficking. After six days, they said they arrested a total of 102 suspects.
Polk's fleet team maintains thousands of vehicles to keep county moving smoothly
Over in Polk, the men and women of the Fleet Management Division repair and maintain more than 2,400 vehicles and equipment to literally keep the county rolling.
Over in Polk, the men and women of the Fleet Management Division repair and maintain more than 2,400 vehicles and equipment to literally keep the county rolling.
Rate hike coming for TECO, FP&L utility customers
Customers of both TECO and Florida Power & Light will soon be paying more for electricity. The state’s Public Service Commission unanimously approved the new multi-year rate plans, as both utility companies shift towards solar power.
Customers of both TECO and Florida Power & Light will soon be paying more for electricity. The state’s Public Service Commission unanimously approved the new multi-year rate plans, as both utility companies shift towards solar power.
Lakeland recruits NYPD officers as 'anti-police sentiment' grows in big cities
“He said, ‘You can park your police vehicle in front of your house,’ and to me, that was mind-blowing. I used to lie about what I did. I used to tell people I was a bartender. I was ashamed to be a law enforcement officer,” said a former NYPD officer who moved to Lakeland.
“He said, ‘You can park your police vehicle in front of your house,’ and to me, that was mind-blowing. I used to lie about what I did. I used to tell people I was a bartender. I was ashamed to be a law enforcement officer,” said a former NYPD officer who moved to Lakeland.
Polk sheriff: Guatemalan man, in U.S. illegally, killed 5-year-old in DUI crash
Polk County deputies arrested a man who, they say, was illegally in the U.S. and fled from a crash that killed a 5-year-old girl.
Polk County deputies arrested a man who, they say, was illegally in the U.S. and fled from a crash that killed a 5-year-old girl.
Water skiers set sights on breaking world records in Polk County
Water skiers from around the world are in Polk County attempting to set more than a dozen towed watersport records for Guinness and the National Show Skiing Association.
Water skiers from around the world are in Polk County attempting to set more than a dozen towed watersport records for Guinness and the National Show Skiing Association.
Deputy seriously injured in crash with vehicle in Auburndale
A Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy has been hospitalized after a crash with another vehicle Friday.
A Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy has been hospitalized after a crash with another vehicle Friday.
Polk deputies nab killer, released early from prison, wanted for new murder in New Jersey
Prosecutors in New Jersey say James Lewis fatally shot a man back on September 18 during a carjacking. They say he tied up the victim’s girlfriend and stole the vehicle with her in it, before crashing a short time later.
Prosecutors in New Jersey say James Lewis fatally shot a man back on September 18 during a carjacking. They say he tied up the victim’s girlfriend and stole the vehicle with her in it, before crashing a short time later.
New video shows Lakeland man attacking Capitol officers on January 6, FBI says
The FBI is renewing its push to capture a Lakeland man they say played a part in the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Investigators say Jonathan Pollock can be seen in new video assaulting multiple police officers.
The FBI is renewing its push to capture a Lakeland man they say played a part in the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Investigators say Jonathan Pollock can be seen in new video assaulting multiple police officers.
Lakeland's iconic swans rounded up for annual checkup
A wild tradition continued Tuesday in downtown Lakeland: the annual swan roundup at Lake Morton.
A wild tradition continued Tuesday in downtown Lakeland: the annual swan roundup at Lake Morton.
Fugitive Polk County murder suspect captured in Texas
Polk deputies say a local Crimestoppers tip helped U.S. Marshals track him down Aroldo Paz in Texas, where he allegedly confessed to murdering his adoptive mother.
Polk deputies say a local Crimestoppers tip helped U.S. Marshals track him down Aroldo Paz in Texas, where he allegedly confessed to murdering his adoptive mother.