Polk County deputies investigate deadly shooting at Walmart parking lot
One person is dead, and another was taken into custody following a shooting in Auburndale.
One person is dead, and another was taken into custody following a shooting in Auburndale.
Polk parents claim masks cause skin issues, headaches, and poor performance in school
A group of parents is threatening to sue the Polk County School Board unless it stops requiring kids to wear a mask in school.
A group of parents is threatening to sue the Polk County School Board unless it stops requiring kids to wear a mask in school.
Polk County is second-fastest growing area in U.S.
According to new U.S. Census data, over a two-year period, Polk County is one of the fastest growing areas in the entire country. But as people race to move into Polk, the county is racing just to keep up.
According to new U.S. Census data, over a two-year period, Polk County is one of the fastest growing areas in the entire country. But as people race to move into Polk, the county is racing just to keep up.
Second Lakeland shooting suspect arrested in Tampa
Javon Deshonn Harrison and Marcel Bruce have been arrested and are charged with four counts of attempted murder following a shooting that took place Friday in Lakeland.
Javon Deshonn Harrison and Marcel Bruce have been arrested and are charged with four counts of attempted murder following a shooting that took place Friday in Lakeland.
‘This was not a random incident’: Lakeland man arrested for attempted murder, search continues for 2nd suspect
Polk County detectives arrested Javon Deshonn Harrison, 26, of Lakeland on four counts of attempted murder and shooting into an occupied home.
Polk County detectives arrested Javon Deshonn Harrison, 26, of Lakeland on four counts of attempted murder and shooting into an occupied home.
Elderly man dies days after being hit in Polk County parking lot
The man's niece, Tammy Harper had no idea there was a video of her uncle being hit until Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said he was disgusted no one stopped to help.
The man's niece, Tammy Harper had no idea there was a video of her uncle being hit until Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said he was disgusted no one stopped to help.
2 women kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists graduate from Southeastern University
Tens of thousands of young people across Tampa Bay are graduating this time of year. But perhaps none have stories as amazing or terrifying as Joy Bishara and her cousin Lydia Pogu, who just graduated from Southeastern University in Lakeland.
Tens of thousands of young people across Tampa Bay are graduating this time of year. But perhaps none have stories as amazing or terrifying as Joy Bishara and her cousin Lydia Pogu, who just graduated from Southeastern University in Lakeland.
Members of class of 2020 finally walk in graduation ceremony 1 year later
Hundreds of Polk State College students finally got their diplomas at a graduation ceremony at the R.P. Funding Center in Lakeland on Thursday.
Hundreds of Polk State College students finally got their diplomas at a graduation ceremony at the R.P. Funding Center in Lakeland on Thursday.
Changes to state unemployment requirements, federal payouts make it hard for employers to fill positions
Companies like Legoland Florida are offering signing bonuses to attract employees during what’s being called the worst labor crisis in the last 20 to 30 years.
Companies like Legoland Florida are offering signing bonuses to attract employees during what’s being called the worst labor crisis in the last 20 to 30 years.
Polk County detectives looking for driver who backed into elderly man
Polk County detectives believe the driver who hit an 84-year-old man with a walker, knocking him to the ground and driving off, may not have even known they did it. Even worse, Sheriff Grady Judd said no one bothered to help as the man struggled to stand back up.
Polk County detectives believe the driver who hit an 84-year-old man with a walker, knocking him to the ground and driving off, may not have even known they did it. Even worse, Sheriff Grady Judd said no one bothered to help as the man struggled to stand back up.
One dead following Winter Haven crash near Spring Lake Square
Winter Haven police said one person has passed away following a deadly crash.
Winter Haven police said one person has passed away following a deadly crash.
Polk County detectives investigate fatal shooting at Lake Alfred mobile home park
A young Polk County man was killed in a mobile home park around midnight on Sunday.
A young Polk County man was killed in a mobile home park around midnight on Sunday.
Single-engine plane crash in Lakeland, two occupants on board with injuries
Lakeland Police and Lakeland Fire Department are on the scene of a plane crash in Lakeland near the Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Lakeland Police and Lakeland Fire Department are on the scene of a plane crash in Lakeland near the Lakeland Linder International Airport.
‘I wouldn’t trade it for anything': Veterans honored with trip to see war memorials in Washington D.C.
This week, for the sixth time, some of the Bay area's oldest veterans were treated to a very special trip.
This week, for the sixth time, some of the Bay area's oldest veterans were treated to a very special trip.
‘Mastermind’ behind largest meth seizure in Polk history was operating from federal prison, sheriff says
A major drug bust led deputies to 120 gallons of liquid meth being transported in buckets by suspects from Georgia to Florida, overseen by a "mastermind" who ran the operation from federal prison, officials said Thursday.
A major drug bust led deputies to 120 gallons of liquid meth being transported in buckets by suspects from Georgia to Florida, overseen by a "mastermind" who ran the operation from federal prison, officials said Thursday.
It's not 'me;' it's 'we': Polk school board picks former Sarasota teacher as next superintendent
Polk County will soon have a new superintendent and he is no stranger to the Bay Area.
Polk County will soon have a new superintendent and he is no stranger to the Bay Area.
Polk County school board approves former Sarasota teacher as new superintendent
Polk County Public Schools has chosen a new superintendent after Jacqueline Byrd announced she will retire in June.
Polk County Public Schools has chosen a new superintendent after Jacqueline Byrd announced she will retire in June.
Lakeland's Midtown Lofts move city toward affordable housing goals
Lakeland is making a concerted effort to solve its affordable housing crisis with the newly-opened Midtown Lofts, a public-private partnership on North Lake Avenue.
Lakeland is making a concerted effort to solve its affordable housing crisis with the newly-opened Midtown Lofts, a public-private partnership on North Lake Avenue.
Teens needed for COVID-19 vaccine study in Lakeland
A COVID-19 vaccine for teenagers is being tested in Lakeland. The company that is running the clinical trials, Accel Research Sites, is looking for young people who want to take part in the study.
A COVID-19 vaccine for teenagers is being tested in Lakeland. The company that is running the clinical trials, Accel Research Sites, is looking for young people who want to take part in the study.
NOAA testing new drone technology to hunt hurricanes
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Hurricane Hunters in Lakeland are testing a new generation of hurricane-hunting, remote-controlled aircraft.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Hurricane Hunters in Lakeland are testing a new generation of hurricane-hunting, remote-controlled aircraft.