Omicron wreaking havoc on businesses big and small already struggling with higher costs, labor shortage
The new omicron variant is putting more pressure on businesses that are already having a hard time because of the ongoing pandemic and size doesn’t matter.
The new omicron variant is putting more pressure on businesses that are already having a hard time because of the ongoing pandemic and size doesn’t matter.
‘Tiny’ the dog reunited with Bartow family after somehow traveling to Clearwater Beach
'Tiny' the 4-pound pup somehow traveled from her Bartow backyard to Clearwater Beach. Luckily, an officer spotted her by a lifeguard tower and her microchip proved she was far from home. She was reunited with her family three months after disappearing.
'Tiny' the 4-pound pup somehow traveled from her Bartow backyard to Clearwater Beach. Luckily, an officer spotted her by a lifeguard tower and her microchip proved she was far from home. She was reunited with her family three months after disappearing.
Mother, 3-week-old baby, family friend killed in Lakeland apartment fire
Three people, including an infant, died in a fire that broke out at a Lakeland apartment complex the day before New Year’s Eve.
Three people, including an infant, died in a fire that broke out at a Lakeland apartment complex the day before New Year’s Eve.
6-year-old fatally struck by pickup truck in Auburndale was possibly out searching for her mom, police say
The police chief in Auburndale says the 6-year-old who was hit and killed by a vehicle was likely out looking for her mother who left home following an argument with her father.
The police chief in Auburndale says the 6-year-old who was hit and killed by a vehicle was likely out looking for her mother who left home following an argument with her father.
Eustis woman dies following crash in Lake Wales, deputies say
Polk County deputies say a 34-year-old woman was found dead after a Sunday vehicle crash in Lake Wales.
Polk County deputies say a 34-year-old woman was found dead after a Sunday vehicle crash in Lake Wales.
Lakeland police investigating after crash kills 1, injures 4, including child
Michael Monroe, 52, of Lakeland was killed in a vehicle crash on New Year’s Day, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Michael Monroe, 52, of Lakeland was killed in a vehicle crash on New Year’s Day, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Davenport woman killed in New Year’s Day crash
Polk County deputies are investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of 83-year-old Helen McDonald, of Davenport, Saturday afternoon.
Polk County deputies are investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of 83-year-old Helen McDonald, of Davenport, Saturday afternoon.
Haines City police investigating shooting that left 1 dead
Michael Andre Jackson, 47, died early Saturday morning from multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Haines City Police Department.
Michael Andre Jackson, 47, died early Saturday morning from multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Haines City Police Department.
Lakeland voiceover actor’s passion for art started young
George Lowe seems like any other guy who might be strolling around Lakeland until he opens his mouth and a cartoon character's voice comes tumbling out.
George Lowe seems like any other guy who might be strolling around Lakeland until he opens his mouth and a cartoon character's voice comes tumbling out.
Polk County 'Grinch' who stole family's Christmas gifts arrested, requested to go to Hillsborough jail instead
Polk detectives arrested the suspect -- called the "Grinch" by Sheriff Grady Judd -- at a hotel days after he stole gifts from under the family's Christmas tree. His family and friends apparently didn't want him to stay with them due to his 'new notoriety' as detectives searched for him, officials say.
Polk detectives arrested the suspect -- called the "Grinch" by Sheriff Grady Judd -- at a hotel days after he stole gifts from under the family's Christmas tree. His family and friends apparently didn't want him to stay with them due to his 'new notoriety' as detectives searched for him, officials say.
Lakeland apartment fire sends 6, including 3 police officers, to hospital
Six people, including three Lakeland police officers, were hospitalized Thursday morning following a fire at the Lakewood Terrace Apartments, according to the Lakeland Fire Department.
Six people, including three Lakeland police officers, were hospitalized Thursday morning following a fire at the Lakewood Terrace Apartments, according to the Lakeland Fire Department.
Polk sheriff: 8 dead in 44 hours due to car crashes
Investigators say eight people were killed in the span of 44 hours in Polk County due to traffic crashes.
Investigators say eight people were killed in the span of 44 hours in Polk County due to traffic crashes.
Too drunk to drive? Polk deputies can offer rides home as last resort during NYE festivities, sheriff says
With 8 people dead in the past 44 hours due to fatal crashes in Polk County, Sheriff Grady Judd says the agency will offer free rides home -- as a last resort -- to those who become too intoxicated during this weekend's celebrations.
With 8 people dead in the past 44 hours due to fatal crashes in Polk County, Sheriff Grady Judd says the agency will offer free rides home -- as a last resort -- to those who become too intoxicated during this weekend's celebrations.
'Crazy, wild, out of control': Fleeing driver who caused quadruple-fatal in Polk County identified by sheriff
Polk County detectives publicly identified the suspect who fled from deputies, sped away and crashed into three vehicles, killing three others and himself.
Polk County detectives publicly identified the suspect who fled from deputies, sped away and crashed into three vehicles, killing three others and himself.
Polk City motorcyclist killed after making wide turn into path of pickup truck, deputies say
Polk County deputies say the motorcyclist made a wide turn onto U.S. 98 in Lakeland to head south, but ended up entering the northbound lanes and into the path of pickup truck.
Polk County deputies say the motorcyclist made a wide turn onto U.S. 98 in Lakeland to head south, but ended up entering the northbound lanes and into the path of pickup truck.
4th person dies following Polk crash caused by speeding driver who fled from deputies, officials say
Polk County investigators say a total of four people have died following Monday's multi-vehicle crash after a driver fled from deputies.
Polk County investigators say a total of four people have died following Monday's multi-vehicle crash after a driver fled from deputies.
Sheriff: Driver fleeing Polk deputies dies in crash, killing 2 others
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash that killed three people in the Haines City area, and deputies said three trauma alert patients were being flown to area hospitals via helicopter.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash that killed three people in the Haines City area, and deputies said three trauma alert patients were being flown to area hospitals via helicopter.
Polk County Bully Project helps changes perceptions of 'bully breeds'
When Angie Lorio and Shannon Medina found out Polk County Animal Control does not put pit bulls up for adoption, they founded the Polk County Bully Project, which has helped more than 1,000 'bully breed' dogs find forever homes.
When Angie Lorio and Shannon Medina found out Polk County Animal Control does not put pit bulls up for adoption, they founded the Polk County Bully Project, which has helped more than 1,000 'bully breed' dogs find forever homes.
Lakeland man arrested on his fifth DUI charge in Polk County, deputies say
Polk County deputies say they arrested a reckless driver for DUI, adding that he has a history of driving while intoxicated. His previous DUI arrests were in 1976, 1978, 1981, and 2000.
Polk County deputies say they arrested a reckless driver for DUI, adding that he has a history of driving while intoxicated. His previous DUI arrests were in 1976, 1978, 1981, and 2000.
Polk deputies identify 'Grinch' who stole Lakeland family's Christmas gifts from under tree
The man suspected of breaking into the Lakeland home where a single mother lives with her two young daughters and stole their Christmas gifts was identified, but Polk County detectives are still searching for him.
The man suspected of breaking into the Lakeland home where a single mother lives with her two young daughters and stole their Christmas gifts was identified, but Polk County detectives are still searching for him.