Polk County launches financial rental assistance program
Of the $21.8 million Polk County received in federal COVID-19 relief funds, they’re dedicating $17 million to helping tenants catch up on their rent payments.
Of the $21.8 million Polk County received in federal COVID-19 relief funds, they’re dedicating $17 million to helping tenants catch up on their rent payments.
Police: 19-year-old charged with murder for shooting, killing man in Haines City
Police have arrested a 19-year-old man for murder in a fatal shooting that happened in Haines City on May 23.
Police have arrested a 19-year-old man for murder in a fatal shooting that happened in Haines City on May 23.
Polk deputies investigating fatal multi-vehicle crash
Aaron Michael Russ, 28, of Center Hill, was killed Friday morning in a multi-vehicle crash in Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Aaron Michael Russ, 28, of Center Hill, was killed Friday morning in a multi-vehicle crash in Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
3 armed teens facing charges after being caught with stolen vehicle, police say
Three teenagers are facing multiple charges after Lakeland police say they had loaded concealed firearms on them as they put air in the tires of a stolen vehicle Wednesday night.
Three teenagers are facing multiple charges after Lakeland police say they had loaded concealed firearms on them as they put air in the tires of a stolen vehicle Wednesday night.
Video of gang members dancing on rival's grave led to series of Winter Haven shootouts, sheriff says
Three teens are facing attempted murder charges after a drive-by shooting in the Winter Haven area, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
Three teens are facing attempted murder charges after a drive-by shooting in the Winter Haven area, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
DeSantis pushes plan for Floridians to receive cheaper prescription drugs from Canada
DeSantis says Floridians are one step away from paying for cheaper prescription drugs imported from Canada. The state just needs a final approval from the federal government.
DeSantis says Floridians are one step away from paying for cheaper prescription drugs imported from Canada. The state just needs a final approval from the federal government.
Mother 'thanking God' that daughter is recovering after being shot by 3-year-old brother
After two surgeries, six days, and thousands of prayers, the 2-year-old Lakeland girl who was accidentally shot by her 3-year-old brother is awake, active, and should make a full recovery.
After two surgeries, six days, and thousands of prayers, the 2-year-old Lakeland girl who was accidentally shot by her 3-year-old brother is awake, active, and should make a full recovery.
Winter Haven man wins $5 million from scratch-off lotto ticket
A Winter Haven man turned a $20 scratch-off lotto ticket purchase into a $5 million jackpot win.
A Winter Haven man turned a $20 scratch-off lotto ticket purchase into a $5 million jackpot win.
Polk County wildfires burn hundreds of acres, destroy 60 hunting camps
It has been exceedingly dry, which creates a perfect storm for wildfires. As of Wednesday afternoon, a dozen wildfires were burning in Polk County alone.
It has been exceedingly dry, which creates a perfect storm for wildfires. As of Wednesday afternoon, a dozen wildfires were burning in Polk County alone.
Doctors expect Polk girl, shot by 3-year-old brother, to make full recovery
Kalli Berrien, 2, was shot late Friday after investigators say her brother found a loaded gun. The owner, a family friend, has since been arrested for failure to safely store it.
Kalli Berrien, 2, was shot late Friday after investigators say her brother found a loaded gun. The owner, a family friend, has since been arrested for failure to safely store it.
Lakeland Christian School employee arrested for DUI after crashing SUV with child inside, deputies say
Polk County deputies said they arrested a woman for DUI after she crashed her vehicle. They said a child was inside but was uninjured.
Polk County deputies said they arrested a woman for DUI after she crashed her vehicle. They said a child was inside but was uninjured.
Auburndale police search for suspect whole stolen puppy worth $1,869 from pet store
A puppy worth nearly $2,000 was stolen from a pet store in Auburndale.
A puppy worth nearly $2,000 was stolen from a pet store in Auburndale.
$70,000 worth of heavy equipment stolen from Lake Wales ranch
Polk County investigators are trying to track down $70,000 worth of heavy equipment stolen from a ranch. The owner is offering a reward for information.
Polk County investigators are trying to track down $70,000 worth of heavy equipment stolen from a ranch. The owner is offering a reward for information.
Haines City woman accused of stealing nearly $12K from victim with dementia
Detectives with the Polk County Sheriff's Office have arrested a woman who is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a 91-year-old woman with dementia, for whom she was hired as a caregiver.
Detectives with the Polk County Sheriff's Office have arrested a woman who is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a 91-year-old woman with dementia, for whom she was hired as a caregiver.
Fighter jet involved in deadly Las Vegas crash owned by Lakeland-based company
A contractor-operator aircraft that crashed outside the Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas was owned by Lakeland-based company, Draken US.
A contractor-operator aircraft that crashed outside the Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas was owned by Lakeland-based company, Draken US.
Unwelcome gator hangs out under Haines City woman’s carport
For one Haines City resident, alligators are a common sight in her neighborhood, but one encounter was stranger than usual.
For one Haines City resident, alligators are a common sight in her neighborhood, but one encounter was stranger than usual.
Mother warns other parents after toddler shot with family friend's handgun
A 2-year-old girl is still in critical condition after being shot by a 3-year-old boy in Polk County Friday night.
A 2-year-old girl is still in critical condition after being shot by a 3-year-old boy in Polk County Friday night.
Fire guts Winter Haven restaurant; cooking oil accident blamed
Popular Winter Haven restaurant Floridino’s Italian Kitchen is closed after fire ripped through the building as employees prepared to open Sunday morning.
Popular Winter Haven restaurant Floridino’s Italian Kitchen is closed after fire ripped through the building as employees prepared to open Sunday morning.
Pedestrian seriously injured in Lakeland crash
Polk County deputies are investigating an early-morning crash involving a pedestrian.
Polk County deputies are investigating an early-morning crash involving a pedestrian.
Haines City police investigating fatal shooting
Dyreon Outsey, 19, was killed Sunday afternoon after being shot in the head after someone fired a bullet into a silver Toyota 4-Runner, according to the Haines City Police Department.
Dyreon Outsey, 19, was killed Sunday afternoon after being shot in the head after someone fired a bullet into a silver Toyota 4-Runner, according to the Haines City Police Department.