Winter Haven officer arrested after domestic dispute, police say
A Winter Haven police officer was arrested Sunday and suspended after an altercation in an apartment parking lot, officials said.
A Winter Haven police officer was arrested Sunday and suspended after an altercation in an apartment parking lot, officials said.
Two dead, six injured in Winter Haven crash
Polk County deputies said the driver and passenger of one vehicle died following a crash Sunday night, leaving six others injured including a 4-year-old.
Polk County deputies said the driver and passenger of one vehicle died following a crash Sunday night, leaving six others injured including a 4-year-old.
Tropical Storm Elsa information: Polk County
Ongoing updates from Polk County as Tropical Storm Elsa approaches Florida.
Ongoing updates from Polk County as Tropical Storm Elsa approaches Florida.
Search is on for 2 suspects who shot, killed man at Lakeland gas station
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating after a 34-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning at a Mobil gas station.
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating after a 34-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning at a Mobil gas station.
PCSO: 1 killed, 2 injured in head-on crash near Polk City
Angel Cano, 59, was killed Friday afternoon in a head-on crash near Polk City, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Angel Cano, 59, was killed Friday afternoon in a head-on crash near Polk City, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Polk deputies arrest 2 teens accused of stealing 3 cars, burglarizing 13 other vehicles
A 16-year-old and a 17-year-old are facing several felony charges after deputies say they stole several cars and burglarized multiple vehicles in the Loma Del Sol subdivision in unincorporated Davenport.
A 16-year-old and a 17-year-old are facing several felony charges after deputies say they stole several cars and burglarized multiple vehicles in the Loma Del Sol subdivision in unincorporated Davenport.
Roommate of girl who died at Lakeland boarding school says medical requests were not taken seriously
“If it was like, we needed to see a doctor, you pretty much knew you were not going to. You could fill out requests but you just kinda automatically knew it was not going to happen,” the roommate told FOX 13 News.
“If it was like, we needed to see a doctor, you pretty much knew you were not going to. You could fill out requests but you just kinda automatically knew it was not going to happen,” the roommate told FOX 13 News.
Lightning superfan ready to cheer Bolts to Stanley Cup victory
Never short on passion, Winter Haven's Ellis Allanson always brings the electricity. His energy is like a spark inside Amalie Arena.
Never short on passion, Winter Haven's Ellis Allanson always brings the electricity. His energy is like a spark inside Amalie Arena.
Winter Haven man charged with over 600 counts of possession of child pornography
A Winter Haven man, described by the sheriff as "vile and demented," was arrested Wednesday after detectives supposedly found over 600 images and videos containing child pornography on his computers.
A Winter Haven man, described by the sheriff as "vile and demented," was arrested Wednesday after detectives supposedly found over 600 images and videos containing child pornography on his computers.
3 more Bay Area residents charged in Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol
Three more Bay Area residents have been charged in connection with the January 6 attack on the Capitol, making Florida the state with the most indictments related to the riots.
Three more Bay Area residents have been charged in connection with the January 6 attack on the Capitol, making Florida the state with the most indictments related to the riots.
Former students of Lakeland girls school come forward to describe conditions at facility where girl died
Former students of a Lakeland boarding school for girls are speaking out after a girl died there. Naomi Wood died in May of 2020 after weeks of stomach pains and asking to see a doctor but being denied, according to a report from the Florida Department of Children and Families.
Former students of a Lakeland boarding school for girls are speaking out after a girl died there. Naomi Wood died in May of 2020 after weeks of stomach pains and asking to see a doctor but being denied, according to a report from the Florida Department of Children and Families.
Polk deputies pause patrols for 'Fishin' With Sheriff Judd' event
A group of children in Polk County spent Wednesday morning learning how to bait a hook, cast a line, and reel in a whopper with Sheriff Grady Judd.
A group of children in Polk County spent Wednesday morning learning how to bait a hook, cast a line, and reel in a whopper with Sheriff Grady Judd.
Girl dies after being denied treatment for stomach pain while living at Lakeland children's home
A 17-year-old girl living at a boarding school for girls in Lakeland complained of stomach issues for nearly a month – but was denied professional medical treatment – before she died in May of 2020, according to reports by the Polk County medical examiner and the Florida Department of Children and Families.
A 17-year-old girl living at a boarding school for girls in Lakeland complained of stomach issues for nearly a month – but was denied professional medical treatment – before she died in May of 2020, according to reports by the Polk County medical examiner and the Florida Department of Children and Families.
Lakeland police investigating after 14-year-old boy shot in back and leg
Police in Lakeland are investigating a shooting that left a 14-year-old boy injured early Tuesday morning.
Police in Lakeland are investigating a shooting that left a 14-year-old boy injured early Tuesday morning.
Former pitcher's Winter Haven company transforms baseball bats into drinking mugs
From Winter Haven, this former pitcher took a swing at starting his own company, Dugout Mugs, using baseball bats to create drinking mugs. Fans can order personalized mugs with their favorite MLB team's logo.
From Winter Haven, this former pitcher took a swing at starting his own company, Dugout Mugs, using baseball bats to create drinking mugs. Fans can order personalized mugs with their favorite MLB team's logo.
Polk County building 3 schools for next year's influx of new students
It is not unusual for Polk County to build a new school during the summer, so it can open in the fall when kids come back. But three new schools are needed for the upcoming school year as the county grows exponentially.
It is not unusual for Polk County to build a new school during the summer, so it can open in the fall when kids come back. But three new schools are needed for the upcoming school year as the county grows exponentially.
Police: Winter Haven man attacked, threatened to kill officers while trying to grab gun
Winter Haven police say the man repeatedly punched the officer, then tried to grab his gun while yelling, "I'm going to kill you!" The officer managed to use his Taser to stop him.
Winter Haven police say the man repeatedly punched the officer, then tried to grab his gun while yelling, "I'm going to kill you!" The officer managed to use his Taser to stop him.
Deputies: Five teens arrested in Polk County after stealing truck, handgun
Five young suspects were arrested by Polk County deputies after stealing a handgun from a vehicle in Davenport, according to the sheriff’s office. Their ages range from 15 to 18.
Five young suspects were arrested by Polk County deputies after stealing a handgun from a vehicle in Davenport, according to the sheriff’s office. Their ages range from 15 to 18.
Fugitive arrested in Mexico after giving fake name -- of another fugitive
After 14 years, authorities thought they had arrested the man responsible for a drunk-driving crash that killed a Polk County couple. However, it turns out the man arrested in Mexico was the wrong guy.
After 14 years, authorities thought they had arrested the man responsible for a drunk-driving crash that killed a Polk County couple. However, it turns out the man arrested in Mexico was the wrong guy.
FHP: Different fugitive arrested in Mexico; man wanted for 2007 deadly Bartow crash still at-large
The Florida Highway Patrol thought U.S. Marshals had arrested its most-wanted fugitive, but the man is actually another fugitive from two other states, FHP said Friday.
The Florida Highway Patrol thought U.S. Marshals had arrested its most-wanted fugitive, but the man is actually another fugitive from two other states, FHP said Friday.