Auburndale police investigating after body found in downtown lake
Two young men were fishing at an Auburndale lake when one of them cast a line and reeled in a human body. Police are asking for any witnesses to come forward as they investigate the man's death.
Two young men were fishing at an Auburndale lake when one of them cast a line and reeled in a human body. Police are asking for any witnesses to come forward as they investigate the man's death.
Polk deputies: Caregiver stole $14K from elderly patient with dementia, said she 'wasn't getting paid enough'
Polk detectives said the caregiver for an 80-year-old woman with dementia opened three credit cards in the victim's name so she could buy clothes, jewelry, makeup and meals at restaurants. She told investigators she knew the victim didn't have the mental capacity and admitted that she thought she "wasn't getting paid enough."
Polk detectives said the caregiver for an 80-year-old woman with dementia opened three credit cards in the victim's name so she could buy clothes, jewelry, makeup and meals at restaurants. She told investigators she knew the victim didn't have the mental capacity and admitted that she thought she "wasn't getting paid enough."
Lakeland hospital taking part in COVID-19 Ivermectin study
Lakeland Regional Health is taking part in a national study to see if Ivermectin has any effect on COVID-19 patients. So far, the hospital's chief medical officer says there's no evidence the drug works to fight the virus or its symptoms.
Lakeland Regional Health is taking part in a national study to see if Ivermectin has any effect on COVID-19 patients. So far, the hospital's chief medical officer says there's no evidence the drug works to fight the virus or its symptoms.
Polk investigators identify suspect shot dead after stabbing deputy in head
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said deputies were "forced" to fatally shoot a convicted felon who stabbed a deputy and tried to smother his mother.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said deputies were "forced" to fatally shoot a convicted felon who stabbed a deputy and tried to smother his mother.
Polk deputy shoots, kills convicted felon accused of stabbing deputy after trying to smother napping mom
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a deputy shot and killed a convicted felon who stabbed another deputy in unincorporated Davenport on Sunday afternoon.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a deputy shot and killed a convicted felon who stabbed another deputy in unincorporated Davenport on Sunday afternoon.
Missing Polk County puppy reunited with family after being located in Nebraska
A puppy that disappeared from its Polk County home last month and was recently dropped off at a Humane Society in Nebraska, was reunited with her family on Saturday.
A puppy that disappeared from its Polk County home last month and was recently dropped off at a Humane Society in Nebraska, was reunited with her family on Saturday.
PCSO: 3 killed in head-on crash in Lake Wales
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a head-on crash that claimed three lives Friday night.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a head-on crash that claimed three lives Friday night.
Lakeland woman arrested for creating, possessing child pornography, Polk deputies say
A Lakeland woman is behind bars on 50 felony counts of child pornography after investigators said she took sexually explicit photos and videos of a child she had access to, then sold the images online. Sheriff Grady Judd said the child has been rescued.
A Lakeland woman is behind bars on 50 felony counts of child pornography after investigators said she took sexually explicit photos and videos of a child she had access to, then sold the images online. Sheriff Grady Judd said the child has been rescued.
Felon wanted by ATF shot by deputy after two-county chase, Hillsborough sheriff says
A convicted felon who was wanted by the ATF sprayed bullets at deputies and officers across two Bay Area counties Wednesday, forcing a deputy to return fire, seriously injuring the suspect, according to the Hillsborough County sheriff.
A convicted felon who was wanted by the ATF sprayed bullets at deputies and officers across two Bay Area counties Wednesday, forcing a deputy to return fire, seriously injuring the suspect, according to the Hillsborough County sheriff.
Auburndale man arrested in outstanding warrants after falling into creek on cold night, deputies say
Polk County deputies said they rescued a man who fell into a creek on Tuesday night and was suffering from hypothermia. Later, they learned he was wanted on warrants and was arrested when released from a hospital.
Polk County deputies said they rescued a man who fell into a creek on Tuesday night and was suffering from hypothermia. Later, they learned he was wanted on warrants and was arrested when released from a hospital.
Polk County company third-largest producer of N95 masks in US
Not all N95 masks are approved by the CDC and the FDA for fluid resistance, but at Advanced Concept Innovations (ACI) in Polk County, they're churning out 2 million CDC and FDA-approved N95 masks a day.
Not all N95 masks are approved by the CDC and the FDA for fluid resistance, but at Advanced Concept Innovations (ACI) in Polk County, they're churning out 2 million CDC and FDA-approved N95 masks a day.
‘Where turning 5 is a pleasure’: Lakeland boy celebrates birthday with Publix-themed party
A Lakeland family pulled out all the stops for their son's 5th birthday party. He loves Publix and no detail was left out for his Publix-themed party, which included creating a store inside their home with a kid-sized scale, aprons, debit cards, and shopping carts for the little ones.
A Lakeland family pulled out all the stops for their son's 5th birthday party. He loves Publix and no detail was left out for his Publix-themed party, which included creating a store inside their home with a kid-sized scale, aprons, debit cards, and shopping carts for the little ones.
Brandon woman arrested for giving car keys to intoxicated friend who caused deadly I-4 crash, deputies say
Polk County investigators made a second arrest stemming from a deadly DUI crash in November, saying nine minutes before the collision, a Brandon woman handed the driver car keys knowing she was intoxicated, they said.
Polk County investigators made a second arrest stemming from a deadly DUI crash in November, saying nine minutes before the collision, a Brandon woman handed the driver car keys knowing she was intoxicated, they said.
2 remain hospitalized following Winter Haven seaplane crash
Polk County investigators said it appears a seaplane attempted to land in Lake Smart before crashing into a Winter Haven orange grove.
Polk County investigators said it appears a seaplane attempted to land in Lake Smart before crashing into a Winter Haven orange grove.
‘It was a blessing’: Polk charity thrives during pandemic as it gives supplies, food to hundreds in need
A faith-based group recently handed out truckloads of free cleaning supplies amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A faith-based group recently handed out truckloads of free cleaning supplies amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Small plane crashes in Winter Haven orange grove; 2 hospitalized
Winter Haven police and fire rescue crews are on the scene where a small plane went down Wednesday afternoon.
Winter Haven police and fire rescue crews are on the scene where a small plane went down Wednesday afternoon.
Receipt dropped at crime scene leads to surveillance images of burglary suspects
Back in November, someone broke in and stayed the night at a home in Winter Haven, but a piece of evidence left at the scene helped detectives find surveillance images of their suspects.
Back in November, someone broke in and stayed the night at a home in Winter Haven, but a piece of evidence left at the scene helped detectives find surveillance images of their suspects.
Downtown Lakeland 'parklets' will expand outdoor seating along Kentucky Ave.
Two of Lakeland's hottest restaurants are getting a chance to expand their outdoor dining spaces. Development officials hope it gives surrounding businesses a boost, as well.
Two of Lakeland's hottest restaurants are getting a chance to expand their outdoor dining spaces. Development officials hope it gives surrounding businesses a boost, as well.
Police investigating after Kentucky homicide suspect commits suicide at Lake Wales gas station
Police are investigating after a 54-year-old man killed himself at the Loves Travel Stop in Lake Wales on Sunday.
Police are investigating after a 54-year-old man killed himself at the Loves Travel Stop in Lake Wales on Sunday.
Police hope watch will help identify male body found in Lakeland
Police in Lakeland are trying to identify a man they found deceased on Monday in an area near the 2000 block of Gib-Galloway Road in Lakeland.
Police in Lakeland are trying to identify a man they found deceased on Monday in an area near the 2000 block of Gib-Galloway Road in Lakeland.