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.
Omicron wreaking havoc on businesses big and small already struggling with higher costs, labor shortage
The new omicron variant is putting more pressure on businesses that are already having a hard time because of the ongoing pandemic and size doesn’t matter.
The new omicron variant is putting more pressure on businesses that are already having a hard time because of the ongoing pandemic and size doesn’t matter.
‘Tiny’ the dog reunited with Bartow family after somehow traveling to Clearwater Beach
'Tiny' the 4-pound pup somehow traveled from her Bartow backyard to Clearwater Beach. Luckily, an officer spotted her by a lifeguard tower and her microchip proved she was far from home. She was reunited with her family three months after disappearing.
'Tiny' the 4-pound pup somehow traveled from her Bartow backyard to Clearwater Beach. Luckily, an officer spotted her by a lifeguard tower and her microchip proved she was far from home. She was reunited with her family three months after disappearing.
Mother, 3-week-old baby, family friend killed in Lakeland apartment fire
Three people, including an infant, died in a fire that broke out at a Lakeland apartment complex the day before New Year’s Eve.
Three people, including an infant, died in a fire that broke out at a Lakeland apartment complex the day before New Year’s Eve.
6-year-old fatally struck by pickup truck in Auburndale was possibly out searching for her mom, police say
The police chief in Auburndale says the 6-year-old who was hit and killed by a vehicle was likely out looking for her mother who left home following an argument with her father.
The police chief in Auburndale says the 6-year-old who was hit and killed by a vehicle was likely out looking for her mother who left home following an argument with her father.
Eustis woman dies following crash in Lake Wales, deputies say
Polk County deputies say a 34-year-old woman was found dead after a Sunday vehicle crash in Lake Wales.
Polk County deputies say a 34-year-old woman was found dead after a Sunday vehicle crash in Lake Wales.
Lakeland police investigating after crash kills 1, injures 4, including child
Michael Monroe, 52, of Lakeland was killed in a vehicle crash on New Year’s Day, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Michael Monroe, 52, of Lakeland was killed in a vehicle crash on New Year’s Day, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Davenport woman killed in New Year’s Day crash
Polk County deputies are investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of 83-year-old Helen McDonald, of Davenport, Saturday afternoon.
Polk County deputies are investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of 83-year-old Helen McDonald, of Davenport, Saturday afternoon.
Haines City police investigating shooting that left 1 dead
Michael Andre Jackson, 47, died early Saturday morning from multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Haines City Police Department.
Michael Andre Jackson, 47, died early Saturday morning from multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Haines City Police Department.
Lakeland voiceover actor’s passion for art started young
George Lowe seems like any other guy who might be strolling around Lakeland until he opens his mouth and a cartoon character's voice comes tumbling out.
George Lowe seems like any other guy who might be strolling around Lakeland until he opens his mouth and a cartoon character's voice comes tumbling out.
Polk County 'Grinch' who stole family's Christmas gifts arrested, requested to go to Hillsborough jail instead
Polk detectives arrested the suspect -- called the "Grinch" by Sheriff Grady Judd -- at a hotel days after he stole gifts from under the family's Christmas tree. His family and friends apparently didn't want him to stay with them due to his 'new notoriety' as detectives searched for him, officials say.
Polk detectives arrested the suspect -- called the "Grinch" by Sheriff Grady Judd -- at a hotel days after he stole gifts from under the family's Christmas tree. His family and friends apparently didn't want him to stay with them due to his 'new notoriety' as detectives searched for him, officials say.
Lakeland apartment fire sends 6, including 3 police officers, to hospital
Six people, including three Lakeland police officers, were hospitalized Thursday morning following a fire at the Lakewood Terrace Apartments, according to the Lakeland Fire Department.
Six people, including three Lakeland police officers, were hospitalized Thursday morning following a fire at the Lakewood Terrace Apartments, according to the Lakeland Fire Department.
Polk sheriff: 8 dead in 44 hours due to car crashes
Investigators say eight people were killed in the span of 44 hours in Polk County due to traffic crashes.
Investigators say eight people were killed in the span of 44 hours in Polk County due to traffic crashes.
Too drunk to drive? Polk deputies can offer rides home as last resort during NYE festivities, sheriff says
With 8 people dead in the past 44 hours due to fatal crashes in Polk County, Sheriff Grady Judd says the agency will offer free rides home -- as a last resort -- to those who become too intoxicated during this weekend's celebrations.
With 8 people dead in the past 44 hours due to fatal crashes in Polk County, Sheriff Grady Judd says the agency will offer free rides home -- as a last resort -- to those who become too intoxicated during this weekend's celebrations.
'Crazy, wild, out of control': Fleeing driver who caused quadruple-fatal in Polk County identified by sheriff
Polk County detectives publicly identified the suspect who fled from deputies, sped away and crashed into three vehicles, killing three others and himself.
Polk County detectives publicly identified the suspect who fled from deputies, sped away and crashed into three vehicles, killing three others and himself.
Polk City motorcyclist killed after making wide turn into path of pickup truck, deputies say
Polk County deputies say the motorcyclist made a wide turn onto U.S. 98 in Lakeland to head south, but ended up entering the northbound lanes and into the path of pickup truck.
Polk County deputies say the motorcyclist made a wide turn onto U.S. 98 in Lakeland to head south, but ended up entering the northbound lanes and into the path of pickup truck.
4th person dies following Polk crash caused by speeding driver who fled from deputies, officials say
Polk County investigators say a total of four people have died following Monday's multi-vehicle crash after a driver fled from deputies.
Polk County investigators say a total of four people have died following Monday's multi-vehicle crash after a driver fled from deputies.