Solid waste employee accused of illegally dumping furniture, debris in undeveloped parts of Poinciana
A Haines City man was arrested for using his employer’s work truck to haul and illegally dump garbage, according to the sheriff’s office.
A Haines City man was arrested for using his employer’s work truck to haul and illegally dump garbage, according to the sheriff’s office.
Van offers free rides from Lakeland VA clinic to Tampa VA hospital
A new van that goes from the Lakeland VA Clinic and the Main Tampa VA Hospital is open to all veterans.
A new van that goes from the Lakeland VA Clinic and the Main Tampa VA Hospital is open to all veterans.
Florida leaders, conservationists acknowledge ‘Florida Wildlife Corridor Act’ to protect natural areas
In late June, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB-976, which went into effect this month. On Monday, state leaders and wildlife officials celebrated the milestone.
In late June, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB-976, which went into effect this month. On Monday, state leaders and wildlife officials celebrated the milestone.
Plant City man turns himself in following fatal hit-and-run crash
Brock Case, 18, turned himself in to authorities hours after hitting and killing a pedestrian and fleeing the scene, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Brock Case, 18, turned himself in to authorities hours after hitting and killing a pedestrian and fleeing the scene, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Lawsuit seeks to reimburse college students for fees paid while campuses were closed during pandemic
Morgan and Morgan has filed suits against several state colleges and universities alleging that students paid all kinds of fees and didn’t get what they paid for because campuses were shut down during the pandemic last year.
Morgan and Morgan has filed suits against several state colleges and universities alleging that students paid all kinds of fees and didn’t get what they paid for because campuses were shut down during the pandemic last year.
Polk deputies join call for tips about Florida man accused of assaulting Capitol police
The FBI and Polk deputies are asking for help finding a man accused of assaulting police officers during the Capitol riot.
The FBI and Polk deputies are asking for help finding a man accused of assaulting police officers during the Capitol riot.
Cuban-born historian: Protests are overdue, but change may take more
Cuban-born author, TV host, and documentary producer Teresa Martinez says the protests in Cuba and across the US are long overdue, but it will take more than demonstrations to bring real change.
Cuban-born author, TV host, and documentary producer Teresa Martinez says the protests in Cuba and across the US are long overdue, but it will take more than demonstrations to bring real change.
Haines City launches graveyard GPS helps find loved one’s final resting place
GPS is not just used for driving anymore in Haines City, which recently started using it in cemeteries to help families locate the right gravesite.
GPS is not just used for driving anymore in Haines City, which recently started using it in cemeteries to help families locate the right gravesite.
Polk County School District hosting virtual job fair
Over in Polk County, a virtual job fair will take place Wednesday to hire more teachers for the fall.
Over in Polk County, a virtual job fair will take place Wednesday to hire more teachers for the fall.
'Fairly dramatic' COVID-19 spike sending Polk's unvaccinated to hospitals
Tuesday afternoon, there were more than 80 patients hospitalized at Lakeland Regional with COVID, four in the intensive care unit. Most of the patients are under 45 and unvaccinated.
Tuesday afternoon, there were more than 80 patients hospitalized at Lakeland Regional with COVID, four in the intensive care unit. Most of the patients are under 45 and unvaccinated.
Polk County officials warn illegal garbage dumpers could face jailtime
Rather than take their stuff to the landfill and pay a fee, investigators say some people are just getting rid of it anywhere they can, but anyone who gets caught illegally dumping trash could face up to five years in prison.
Rather than take their stuff to the landfill and pay a fee, investigators say some people are just getting rid of it anywhere they can, but anyone who gets caught illegally dumping trash could face up to five years in prison.
Lakeland teen tumbler to represent America in World Championships
Years of training in the gym are paying off for Nastia Kutchalova, 16, of Lakeland, who is the only teen from Florida going to the World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan in November.
Years of training in the gym are paying off for Nastia Kutchalova, 16, of Lakeland, who is the only teen from Florida going to the World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan in November.
Great Florida Bigfoot Conference brings believers to Lakeland
Ryan Golembeske believes Florida is one of the best places to have a Bigfoot experience. The avid Bigfoot researcher will be emceeing the Great Florida Bigfoot Conference in Lakeland this Saturday.
Ryan Golembeske believes Florida is one of the best places to have a Bigfoot experience. The avid Bigfoot researcher will be emceeing the Great Florida Bigfoot Conference in Lakeland this Saturday.
Fort Meade woman arrested for 2-month-old’s death
Investigators said the 2-month-old baby had multiple head fractures and severe brain bleeding when paramedics rushed him to the hospital, where he died.
Investigators said the 2-month-old baby had multiple head fractures and severe brain bleeding when paramedics rushed him to the hospital, where he died.
Lakeland police searching for suspects who gunned down father of 4 at gas station
Surveillance video recently released by LPD shows two armed, masked men prowling around between the side of a Mobile convenience store and a storage unit moments before a man was gunned down at a gas pump.
Surveillance video recently released by LPD shows two armed, masked men prowling around between the side of a Mobile convenience store and a storage unit moments before a man was gunned down at a gas pump.
Images show Lakeland group repeatedly attacking officers during Capitol riot, FBI says
More details have been released about five Floridians charged in connection with the January 6 U.S. Capitol riot, several of whom allegedly beat officers with flagpoles and riot shields while shouting, "We didn’t come all this way just to stand here!"
More details have been released about five Floridians charged in connection with the January 6 U.S. Capitol riot, several of whom allegedly beat officers with flagpoles and riot shields while shouting, "We didn’t come all this way just to stand here!"
DeSantis suspends Lake Wales city commissioner who threatened child with gun
Governor Desantis signed an executive order that suspends the Lake Wales City Commissioner from her office until she's been acquitted of aggravated assault.
Governor Desantis signed an executive order that suspends the Lake Wales City Commissioner from her office until she's been acquitted of aggravated assault.
With minimal damage reported, flood-prone communities watch water levels as Elsa makes landfall
As officials assess damage from Tropical Storm Elsa this morning, most are reporting minimal impacts. Now, attention turns to the potential for flooding and storm surge as Elsa makes landfall to the north.
As officials assess damage from Tropical Storm Elsa this morning, most are reporting minimal impacts. Now, attention turns to the potential for flooding and storm surge as Elsa makes landfall to the north.
Thousands without power as Elsa brings gusting winds, heavy rain overnight
Elsa brought some of its heaviest rain and wind during the early morning hours Wednesday, knocking out power for thousands of customers across the Bay Area.
Elsa brought some of its heaviest rain and wind during the early morning hours Wednesday, knocking out power for thousands of customers across the Bay Area.
Lakeland teen dies after Sunday morning hit-and-run crash
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a vehicle and driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a teen in Lakeland early Sunday morning.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a vehicle and driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a teen in Lakeland early Sunday morning.