‘Let’s do it’: Hospice chaplain helps Bartow man fulfill lifelong dream of flying
Day after day, John Kimball would sit on his porch and watch planes from Bartow Municipal Airport fly overhead. He's in his 80s, under hospice care, and had never flown -- until recently.
Day after day, John Kimball would sit on his porch and watch planes from Bartow Municipal Airport fly overhead. He's in his 80s, under hospice care, and had never flown -- until recently.
Lakeland man arrested for aggravated assault 1 day after being released from jail
Andrew Scott, 50, of Lakeland was arrested for aggravated assault the day after being released from jail, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Andrew Scott, 50, of Lakeland was arrested for aggravated assault the day after being released from jail, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Bartow woman arrested after dog was found starved to death, 2 others severely neglected, deputies say
While investigating an anonymous tip, one dog was found dead inside its kennel with no food or water, and two others were severely underweight.
While investigating an anonymous tip, one dog was found dead inside its kennel with no food or water, and two others were severely underweight.
Miss Florida competition is no longer a beauty pageant
There has been an evolution away from the superficial; the emphasis is now on the cerebral. Many of the women have college or advanced degrees.
There has been an evolution away from the superficial; the emphasis is now on the cerebral. Many of the women have college or advanced degrees.
'Armed and dangerous' Sebring man wanted in deadly Father's Day shooting in Lake Wales
Lake Wales police are searching for a man they say shot a Bradenton man six times on Father's Day.
Lake Wales police are searching for a man they say shot a Bradenton man six times on Father's Day.
FHP needs witnesses to help in 6 unsolved interstate shootings
Cases of unsolved shootings on Florida interstates are piling up for highway patrol investigators. There have been six shootings in the last 12 months, leaving three people dead, and no arrests have been made.
Cases of unsolved shootings on Florida interstates are piling up for highway patrol investigators. There have been six shootings in the last 12 months, leaving three people dead, and no arrests have been made.
FHP: Florida man who killed couple in DUI crash arrested in Mexico after 14 years on the run
After nearly 14 years on the run, U.S. Marshals captured a man in Mexico who was wanted in connection with a crash that killed a central Florida couple in Polk County back in 2007.
After nearly 14 years on the run, U.S. Marshals captured a man in Mexico who was wanted in connection with a crash that killed a central Florida couple in Polk County back in 2007.
Lakeland bungalow moved as part of man's mission to preserve history
You may have moved into a new house, but a Lakeland man is known for actually moving houses -- old ones that are historically torn down -- to save them from demolition.
You may have moved into a new house, but a Lakeland man is known for actually moving houses -- old ones that are historically torn down -- to save them from demolition.
Criminal justice reform a hot topic in Tampa Bay, no matter the side
Law enforcement agencies, residents, prosecutors, and advocates across the Tampa Bay area came together Tuesday night to discuss criminal justice reform including civil citation programs, Florida's anti-riot law, and communication between law enforcement and residents.
Law enforcement agencies, residents, prosecutors, and advocates across the Tampa Bay area came together Tuesday night to discuss criminal justice reform including civil citation programs, Florida's anti-riot law, and communication between law enforcement and residents.
29 baby swans released on Lake Morton
The population of Lakeland is growing. A new bevy of baby swans has just arrived at their new home on Lake Morton.
The population of Lakeland is growing. A new bevy of baby swans has just arrived at their new home on Lake Morton.
Gator Pale Ale becomes first beer brewed using hops grown only in Florida
Craft beers have flooded the market, with so many choices there's hardly time to try them all, but a new brew made with 100% Wimauma-grown hops might be worth a second look.
Craft beers have flooded the market, with so many choices there's hardly time to try them all, but a new brew made with 100% Wimauma-grown hops might be worth a second look.
1 dead, 1 injured in Lake Wales shooting, police say
Lake Wales police are investigating a deadly shooting that took place Sunday evening.
Lake Wales police are investigating a deadly shooting that took place Sunday evening.
1 dead, 1 hospitalized in Polk County multi-vehicle crash
Teresa Hammond, 22, was killed early Sunday morning in a multi-vehicle crash in unincorporated Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Teresa Hammond, 22, was killed early Sunday morning in a multi-vehicle crash in unincorporated Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
6 Polk County cities to hold Juneteenth celebrations as it becomes national holiday
On Thursday, Juneteenth officially became a national holiday, but many cities have been celebrating it for years.
On Thursday, Juneteenth officially became a national holiday, but many cities have been celebrating it for years.
Polk detectives discover ‘pattern of sexual grooming’ between 12-year-old girl and California man
A California man is accused of sending and receiving sexually explicit images and video from a 12-year-old girl in Polk County.
A California man is accused of sending and receiving sexually explicit images and video from a 12-year-old girl in Polk County.
Thieves steal costly plywood from homes under construction in Winter Haven
Police are investigating after thousands of dollars in plywood were stolen from a Winter Haven construction site.
Police are investigating after thousands of dollars in plywood were stolen from a Winter Haven construction site.
Polk County launches pilot project to see if wastewater can be cleaned and turned into safe drinking water
Polk is launching a joint project with Southwest Florida Water Management District to see if the county’s wastewater can be cleaned up, at a reasonable cost, to make it safe to drink.
Polk is launching a joint project with Southwest Florida Water Management District to see if the county’s wastewater can be cleaned up, at a reasonable cost, to make it safe to drink.
Police: Couple arrested for ramming K9 with car, breaking into Haines City mayor's home
Haines City police arrested a couple they say attempted to run over a police K9 and his handler while fleeing, then broke into the mayor's home before they were apprehended.
Haines City police arrested a couple they say attempted to run over a police K9 and his handler while fleeing, then broke into the mayor's home before they were apprehended.
Video shows chaotic crime spree at Mulberry Railcar lot
The Polk Sheriff’s Office says five young people -- three guys and two women -- broke into Mulberry Railcar on Prairie Mine Road after it closed on June 3 and created havoc.
The Polk Sheriff’s Office says five young people -- three guys and two women -- broke into Mulberry Railcar on Prairie Mine Road after it closed on June 3 and created havoc.
Someone is swiping Ronald McDonald House charity boxes from Bay Area McDonald's
Crimestoppers of Tampa Bay says one person may be behind seven separate thefts of Ronald McDonald House charity boxes since May 26.
Crimestoppers of Tampa Bay says one person may be behind seven separate thefts of Ronald McDonald House charity boxes since May 26.