Peppa Pig theme park in Winter Haven sets opening date for Feb. 24
There is an opening date now for the Winter Haven theme park dedicated to the popular character, Peppa Pig: Feb. 24, 2022.
There is an opening date now for the Winter Haven theme park dedicated to the popular character, Peppa Pig: Feb. 24, 2022.
Insanity considered for ex-Marine accused of murdering Lakeland family
An insanity defense is being considered for an ex-Marine accused of killing four members of a Polk County family -- including an infant who was found in his mother's arms -- last month.
An insanity defense is being considered for an ex-Marine accused of killing four members of a Polk County family -- including an infant who was found in his mother's arms -- last month.
60 international educators hired to fill teacher shortages in Polk County
Polk County Schools hired 60 teachers from all over the world to help fill vacancies they couldn't otherwise. It's part of a teacher exchange program where educators are provided housing and employed under J-1 visas.
Polk County Schools hired 60 teachers from all over the world to help fill vacancies they couldn't otherwise. It's part of a teacher exchange program where educators are provided housing and employed under J-1 visas.
Submerged car found in Lake Martha may belong to missing man
Police in Winter Haven say a car spotted underwater in Lake Martha matches the description of one belonging to a man missing since August.
Police in Winter Haven say a car spotted underwater in Lake Martha matches the description of one belonging to a man missing since August.
Winter Haven receives $9 million grant from state for road infrastructure, job growth
Governor Ron DeSantis said Winter Haven will receive more than $9 million to support “economic growth.”
Governor Ron DeSantis said Winter Haven will receive more than $9 million to support “economic growth.”
Sheriff: Woman dies following motorcycle gang shootout on I-4; Boyfriend charged with second-degree murder
A 33-year-old woman from Brevard County has died following a motorcycle gang shootout on I-4 early Friday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A 33-year-old woman from Brevard County has died following a motorcycle gang shootout on I-4 early Friday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman 'near death' following I-4 shootout between motorcycle gangs in Polk; boyfriend arrested, sheriff says
After midnight, a shooting broke out between two motorcycle gangs along a stretch of highway in Polk County. One of the two who were shot will likely not survive, said Sheriff Grady Judd.
After midnight, a shooting broke out between two motorcycle gangs along a stretch of highway in Polk County. One of the two who were shot will likely not survive, said Sheriff Grady Judd.
Polk County law enforcement honor officers who served to the end
Each year, Polk County honors law enforcement officers who passed during the last year. After last year's ceremony was canceled and this year's was delayed due to the pandemic, two more names were added to the memorial.
Each year, Polk County honors law enforcement officers who passed during the last year. After last year's ceremony was canceled and this year's was delayed due to the pandemic, two more names were added to the memorial.
Lakeland firefighters relieved to work less overtime as COVID-19 surge slows
Lakeland firefighters, like many of their brethren, are working fewer hours these days. It's a welcome reprieve from the long shifts and overtime they endured during the recent surge in COVID-19 cases due to the delta variant of the virus.
Lakeland firefighters, like many of their brethren, are working fewer hours these days. It's a welcome reprieve from the long shifts and overtime they endured during the recent surge in COVID-19 cases due to the delta variant of the virus.
Central Florida farmers pull up roots to make room for massive warehouses
County Line Road is a choice spot for many big businesses because it is sandwiched between I-4 and State Road 60, two main arteries in the state. Giant distribution centers are replacing farm fields.
County Line Road is a choice spot for many big businesses because it is sandwiched between I-4 and State Road 60, two main arteries in the state. Giant distribution centers are replacing farm fields.
Three brothers arrested for burglarizing cars, stealing firearms in Polk County
After a rash of car burglaries in Lakeland, Polk County detectives say they found their suspects: three brothers, ages 14, 15 and 18.
After a rash of car burglaries in Lakeland, Polk County detectives say they found their suspects: three brothers, ages 14, 15 and 18.
Florida Polytechnic University kicks off school's first women’s sports team with soccer
Florida’s only STEM-based state university is now offering more than academics to women who attend.
Florida’s only STEM-based state university is now offering more than academics to women who attend.
'On-the-job disagreement' led to Davenport triple murder, sheriff says
Sheriff Grady Judd on Monday identified the three out-of-state contractors killed over the weekend in Davenport, allegedly by an angry co-worker.
Sheriff Grady Judd on Monday identified the three out-of-state contractors killed over the weekend in Davenport, allegedly by an angry co-worker.
3 killed after disgruntled employee goes on rampage in Polk County, sheriff says
According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, three people have now died after an attack in unincorporated Davenport. Deputies say they now have a suspect in custody.
According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, three people have now died after an attack in unincorporated Davenport. Deputies say they now have a suspect in custody.
New video prompts judge to give bond to tow yard owner accused in shooting death
An accused murderer got a chance to get out of jail after being there for more than four months.
An accused murderer got a chance to get out of jail after being there for more than four months.
Elderly driver killed after front-end loader backs over car along Winter Haven road
Troopers say an elderly driver died after a front-end loader backed over her car in Winter Haven.
Troopers say an elderly driver died after a front-end loader backed over her car in Winter Haven.
47-year-old Lakeland man posed as teenager to obtain nude photos of 14-year-old girl, sheriff says
Polk deputies arrested a 47-year-old Lakeland man who they said went on Snapchat and began messaging a 14-year-old girl, telling her he was 17 in order to get her to send him nude photos.
Polk deputies arrested a 47-year-old Lakeland man who they said went on Snapchat and began messaging a 14-year-old girl, telling her he was 17 in order to get her to send him nude photos.
Auburndale police arrest teenage suspect accused of killing 17-year-old
Police in Auburndale arrested a 16-year-old suspect accused of shooting and killing a teenager.
Police in Auburndale arrested a 16-year-old suspect accused of shooting and killing a teenager.
Four more Kathleen High students arrested following Monday's rowdy protest against principal
Four more Kathleen High students were arrested following the rowdy protest that took place on-campus earlier this week.
Four more Kathleen High students were arrested following the rowdy protest that took place on-campus earlier this week.
$5,000 reward offered 3 years after Winter Haven man shot in his sleep
Three years after someone shot and killed a sleeping Polk County man, police still haven't identified a suspect or made any arrests. The victim's family holds out hope someone will have the courage to come forward with information.
Three years after someone shot and killed a sleeping Polk County man, police still haven't identified a suspect or made any arrests. The victim's family holds out hope someone will have the courage to come forward with information.