Suspect calls for help after fleeing Polk County deputy who shot him during struggle
A suspected thief thought he was going to escape arrest, but he was shot during a struggle with a deputy. He only made it a few blocks before realizing he had to call for help.
A suspected thief thought he was going to escape arrest, but he was shot during a struggle with a deputy. He only made it a few blocks before realizing he had to call for help.
Child porn suspect who filmed sexual abuse among those arrested in undercover Polk sting, sheriff says
Four Polk County men were caught and accused of possessing and sharing child porn. One of them even recorded the sexual abuse of a child he knew, detectives said.
Four Polk County men were caught and accused of possessing and sharing child porn. One of them even recorded the sexual abuse of a child he knew, detectives said.
‘I think we’ve got the wrong house’: 1 arrested, 3 on the run after holding 2 adults, 5 kids at gunpoint
Polk County deputies have arrested Justin Jackson, 28, and are searching for three other suspects accused of breaking into a Polk County home and holding two adults and five children inside at gunpoint.
Polk County deputies have arrested Justin Jackson, 28, and are searching for three other suspects accused of breaking into a Polk County home and holding two adults and five children inside at gunpoint.
Thieves find potential gold mine inside stolen catalytic converters
A worldwide catalytic converter crime wave is hitting the Bay Area. Theft of the device, which reduces the amount of pollution emitted by cars, has tripled since last year.
A worldwide catalytic converter crime wave is hitting the Bay Area. Theft of the device, which reduces the amount of pollution emitted by cars, has tripled since last year.
Philanthropist, Publix Super Markets heiress Carol Jenkins Barnett dies at 65
Carol Jenkins Barnett, the daughter of Publix Super Markets founder George W. Jenkins, died Tuesday at the age of 65, the company confirmed. She had been diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer's disease back in 2016.
Carol Jenkins Barnett, the daughter of Publix Super Markets founder George W. Jenkins, died Tuesday at the age of 65, the company confirmed. She had been diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer's disease back in 2016.
Lakeland teen receives perfect scores on 2 AP exams
A senior at Harrison High School for the Arts is one of only a dozen students around the world to receive perfect scores on the Advanced Placement 2D and 3D Art and Design exams.
A senior at Harrison High School for the Arts is one of only a dozen students around the world to receive perfect scores on the Advanced Placement 2D and 3D Art and Design exams.
Polk deputies search for driver in fatal hit-and-run crash involving bicyclist
A bicyclist passed away following a crash in Lakeland, and investigators are searching for the driver behind the wheel who fled.
A bicyclist passed away following a crash in Lakeland, and investigators are searching for the driver behind the wheel who fled.
Gas leak forces residents from Winter Haven nursing home
Traffic along Cypress Gardens Boulevard was blocked and a nursing home had to be evacuated after a gas leak in Winter Haven Monday morning.
Traffic along Cypress Gardens Boulevard was blocked and a nursing home had to be evacuated after a gas leak in Winter Haven Monday morning.
Motorcyclist killed in Lakeland crash
Glen James McCord, 49, of Lakeland, was killed in a two-vehicle crash Friday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Glen James McCord, 49, of Lakeland, was killed in a two-vehicle crash Friday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Polk State College eliminating $1.2 million in student debt for nearly 1,300 students
A lot of Polk State College students just got an unexpected early Christmas present. On Friday, the college announced that is forgiving 1,300 student loans, covering a variety of expenses from tuition to books to lab fees.
A lot of Polk State College students just got an unexpected early Christmas present. On Friday, the college announced that is forgiving 1,300 student loans, covering a variety of expenses from tuition to books to lab fees.
Lakeland Christmas Parade returns to celebrate 40th year
The Lakeland Christmas Parade marched through the streets of downtown Thursday, December 2. The holiday tradition took a year off due to the pandemic, but came back in a big way to mark 40 years.
The Lakeland Christmas Parade marched through the streets of downtown Thursday, December 2. The holiday tradition took a year off due to the pandemic, but came back in a big way to mark 40 years.
New documents show Lakeland woman's alleged involvement in Capitol riot
New court records say a Lakeland woman posted on social media while she participated in the January 6 riot at the nation's Capitol building, but then she tried to delete her posts when she found out other rioters were being arrested.
New court records say a Lakeland woman posted on social media while she participated in the January 6 riot at the nation's Capitol building, but then she tried to delete her posts when she found out other rioters were being arrested.
Drunk Davenport woman arrested after losing track of 2 children at gas station, deputies say
Samantha DiCastro, 27, is facing negligent child abuse charges after deputies say she lost track of two children in her care while she was drunk.
Samantha DiCastro, 27, is facing negligent child abuse charges after deputies say she lost track of two children in her care while she was drunk.
Faced with shortage, trucking companies offer scholarships for new drivers
It's part of the supply chain problem: A shortage of truck drivers. Now, a Bay Area company is doing its part to turn that around.
It's part of the supply chain problem: A shortage of truck drivers. Now, a Bay Area company is doing its part to turn that around.
Body cam video captures crash that totaled Lake Wales police vehicle; Driver cited for texting and driving
Jose Antonio Cuevas, of Fort Myers, was cited for careless driving and texting and driving after police say he crashed into a Lake Wales police cruiser Tuesday night.
Jose Antonio Cuevas, of Fort Myers, was cited for careless driving and texting and driving after police say he crashed into a Lake Wales police cruiser Tuesday night.
Lakeland man exposes himself to young cashier at McDonald's drive-thru, deputies say
A Lakeland man was arrested after exposing himself to a young McDonald's cashier. He was previously arrested for sending a teen naked photos of himself, officials said.
A Lakeland man was arrested after exposing himself to a young McDonald's cashier. He was previously arrested for sending a teen naked photos of himself, officials said.
You can chop down your own Christmas tree for $10 at this Polk County park
Christmas tree prices are higher this year for a variety of reasons. But there’s one way to cut your cost and have a woodsy adventure all at the same time: How about trekking into the forest and cutting down your own tree?
Christmas tree prices are higher this year for a variety of reasons. But there’s one way to cut your cost and have a woodsy adventure all at the same time: How about trekking into the forest and cutting down your own tree?
Overnight worker on I-4 construction site shot, killed by Lakeland officers
A man was working overnight on a job site in Lakeland when police appear to have mistaken him for a suspicious character. The man's friend says his buddy was already shaken by another incident a few weeks prior.
A man was working overnight on a job site in Lakeland when police appear to have mistaken him for a suspicious character. The man's friend says his buddy was already shaken by another incident a few weeks prior.
Polk detectives: 2 Florida men steal 25 semi-trailers, $704K worth of wooden pallets
Polk County detectives say two men were part of an organized cargo theft conspiracy and stole about $704,487 worth of wooden pallets and 25 semi-trailers.
Polk County detectives say two men were part of an organized cargo theft conspiracy and stole about $704,487 worth of wooden pallets and 25 semi-trailers.
With a skill for bocce, Lake Wales local will represent Polk County in 2022 Special Olympics
A Lakes Wales athlete has made it to the top of his sport. Joseph Lundsford loves bocce, and was just chosen to play at the USA Games sponsored by the Special Olympics.
A Lakes Wales athlete has made it to the top of his sport. Joseph Lundsford loves bocce, and was just chosen to play at the USA Games sponsored by the Special Olympics.