Polk County hopes to catch up on trash pickup with new plan
Frustrated residents have been trashing the county and FCC, the trash hauling company that serves the west part of Polk County, for months.
Frustrated residents have been trashing the county and FCC, the trash hauling company that serves the west part of Polk County, for months.
Emergency trash collection plan put in place for Polk County
Uncollected trash has been piling up in parts of unincorporated Polk County, but officials say a plan is now in place and residents will soon see improvements of their waste collection services.
Uncollected trash has been piling up in parts of unincorporated Polk County, but officials say a plan is now in place and residents will soon see improvements of their waste collection services.
Polk County health officials issue blue-green algae alert for Lake Crago
Polk County has issued a health alert due to blue-green algae in a Lakeland waterway, prompting concerns from residents over what caused the bloom in a place and during a time of year not known for that type of algae.
Polk County has issued a health alert due to blue-green algae in a Lakeland waterway, prompting concerns from residents over what caused the bloom in a place and during a time of year not known for that type of algae.
Police: 79-year-old stabbed, carjacked by man in ski mask dies; suspect now charged with murder
A Florida man is facing first-degree murder charges after police say he stabbed a 79-year-old man to death outside a Haines City medical complex.
A Florida man is facing first-degree murder charges after police say he stabbed a 79-year-old man to death outside a Haines City medical complex.
Children who lost both parents in Christmas Eve murder-suicide officially adopted by grandparents
More than two years after seeing their parents killed on Christmas Eve in a murder-suicide, 2 children celebrate being adopted by their grandparents.
More than two years after seeing their parents killed on Christmas Eve in a murder-suicide, 2 children celebrate being adopted by their grandparents.
Police: Man in ski mask critically stabs, carjacks elderly man in Haines City parking lot
Haines City police have arrested Christopher Lynn King, 32, after they say he stabbed a 79-year-old man and stole his car outside a medical complex on Patterson Grove Road around 1:30 p.m. on Friday.
Haines City police have arrested Christopher Lynn King, 32, after they say he stabbed a 79-year-old man and stole his car outside a medical complex on Patterson Grove Road around 1:30 p.m. on Friday.
Lakeland's Catapulter of the Year brings world view to aerial photography
A young entrepreneur in Lakeland is flying high – and giving us a peek from his point of view.
A young entrepreneur in Lakeland is flying high – and giving us a peek from his point of view.
Fire breaks out at Lakeland insulation manufacturing business
A Polk County business suffered fire damage on Thursday morning.
A Polk County business suffered fire damage on Thursday morning.
Out-of-state scammers caught trying to do illegal asphalt work in Polk County, deputies say
One man was arrested and two others are wanted in Winter Haven after they tried to perform illegal asphalt work on a convenience store parking lot, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. A detective who specializes in spotting scams caught onto the suspects' scheme, according to the sheriff's office.
One man was arrested and two others are wanted in Winter Haven after they tried to perform illegal asphalt work on a convenience store parking lot, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. A detective who specializes in spotting scams caught onto the suspects' scheme, according to the sheriff's office.
Polk County teacher uses door art to teach inclusion and diversity
Students are admiring the work of their art teacher Chanique Davis, at Lake Alfred Elementary School.
Students are admiring the work of their art teacher Chanique Davis, at Lake Alfred Elementary School.
Peppa Pig is finally here: Florida's next big park set to open in Winter Haven
The long-awaited Peppa Pig Theme Park is about to open. FOX 13 has gotten some sneak peeks as the park came together, and now we're seeing the final result.
The long-awaited Peppa Pig Theme Park is about to open. FOX 13 has gotten some sneak peeks as the park came together, and now we're seeing the final result.
Polk County declares state of emergency due to missed garbage pickups
Polk County commissioners have declared a local state of emergency to address ongoing missed trash collections in unincorporated parts of the county, saying they "endanger the public health, safety and welfare of Polk residents."
Polk County commissioners have declared a local state of emergency to address ongoing missed trash collections in unincorporated parts of the county, saying they "endanger the public health, safety and welfare of Polk residents."
Learn about local pioneers through city of Lakeland’s Black History Discovery Trail
Throughout Black History Month, the city of Lakeland is inviting the community on an educational journey through time. The Black History Discovery Trail explores the historical people, places and events that helped shape the city to what it is today.
Throughout Black History Month, the city of Lakeland is inviting the community on an educational journey through time. The Black History Discovery Trail explores the historical people, places and events that helped shape the city to what it is today.
Breast cancer deaths predicted to rise after pandemic causes screening delays
Oncologists say they expect to see close to 2,500 more women die by 2030 from breast cancer because they put off their mammograms.
Oncologists say they expect to see close to 2,500 more women die by 2030 from breast cancer because they put off their mammograms.
Emergency exercise to be held at Lakeland Linder Airport
For those living near the Lakeland Linder Airport, you may hear alarms – but don't worry, it's just a test. The airport is conducting a full-scale emergency exercise.
For those living near the Lakeland Linder Airport, you may hear alarms – but don't worry, it's just a test. The airport is conducting a full-scale emergency exercise.
Polk family learns dangers of sharing address online after dirt bike, ATV stolen
A Lakeland family says they made a terrible mistake by giving a prospective online buyer their home address.
A Lakeland family says they made a terrible mistake by giving a prospective online buyer their home address.
15-year-old killed following dirt bike crash in Polk County
Polk County investigators say a teenager has passed away following a head-on crash on Sunday evening.
Polk County investigators say a teenager has passed away following a head-on crash on Sunday evening.
PCSO: 1 killed in crash after driver runs stop sign
Isabel Morales, 70, of Lakeland, was killed Saturday night in a vehicle crash, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Isabel Morales, 70, of Lakeland, was killed Saturday night in a vehicle crash, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
'We all cried': Lakeland sandwich shop forced to close its doors after 36 years
The Silver Ring Café, on Munn Park, opened in 1986 and will be closing in August because its landlord did not renew the lease stating that downtown Lakeland is changing and there’s an opportunity for a different business to go into that space.
The Silver Ring Café, on Munn Park, opened in 1986 and will be closing in August because its landlord did not renew the lease stating that downtown Lakeland is changing and there’s an opportunity for a different business to go into that space.
Polk Sheriff Grady Judd named 'Sheriff of the Year'
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is a household name in the Bay Area, but now he's getting recognition on the national stage after being named "Sheriff of the Year" by the Major County Sheriffs of America.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is a household name in the Bay Area, but now he's getting recognition on the national stage after being named "Sheriff of the Year" by the Major County Sheriffs of America.