Lakeland police find man's body while searching for missing person
Officers in Lakeland discovered the body of a 42-year-old man inside a vehicle after he was reported missing on Saturday.
Officers in Lakeland discovered the body of a 42-year-old man inside a vehicle after he was reported missing on Saturday.
Lakeland man beat child to death for urinating on couch, police say
Police arrested Alegray Jones, 30, after they say he killed his girlfriend’s two-year-old son while she was at work on Friday.
Police arrested Alegray Jones, 30, after they say he killed his girlfriend’s two-year-old son while she was at work on Friday.
Take a ride on the wild side this weekend at Bone Valley ATV Park
If you like heading off the beaten track for some fun, Polk County might have just the thing for you.
If you like heading off the beaten track for some fun, Polk County might have just the thing for you.
Pennsylvania quadruple-murder suspect was hiding out in Lake Alfred, FBI says
How well do you know your neighbors? People in a quiet Lake Alfred neighborhood were surprised to find out who was living -- or allegedly hiding out -- there.
How well do you know your neighbors? People in a quiet Lake Alfred neighborhood were surprised to find out who was living -- or allegedly hiding out -- there.
Doctors donate time to provide free medical services to Polk County’s uninsured
Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine Healthcare have helped more than 30,000 patients since 2001 with medical services from colonoscopies to cancer treatments.
Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine Healthcare have helped more than 30,000 patients since 2001 with medical services from colonoscopies to cancer treatments.
Polk County COVID-19 vaccine distribution
After several different phases of COVID-19 vaccine rollout, all adults in Polk County are now eligible for the vaccine.
After several different phases of COVID-19 vaccine rollout, all adults in Polk County are now eligible for the vaccine.
Polk man accused of pointing weapon at Tire Choice employees
A Polk County man was arrested after he was spotted in Winter Haven, on an overpass, carrying what appeared to be a rifle, but it turned out to be a pellet gun, police said.
A Polk County man was arrested after he was spotted in Winter Haven, on an overpass, carrying what appeared to be a rifle, but it turned out to be a pellet gun, police said.
Business boom at Lakeland Linder airport continues
The numbers are in, and they are big. According to a recent study, Lakeland Linder International Airport has an economic impact of $1.5 billion on the area.
The numbers are in, and they are big. According to a recent study, Lakeland Linder International Airport has an economic impact of $1.5 billion on the area.
Goodwill burglary suspect arrested after trying to run away from Polk County deputy, officials say
A Lakeland man faces charges after burglarizing a Goodwill store and trying to flee from a deputy, according to the sheriff’s office.
A Lakeland man faces charges after burglarizing a Goodwill store and trying to flee from a deputy, according to the sheriff’s office.
Sun 'n Fun returns to the skies over Lakeland after last year's cancellation
After being canceled last year because of COVID-19, the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo is being reborn. The fly-in returns next week at Lakeland Linder International Airport.
After being canceled last year because of COVID-19, the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo is being reborn. The fly-in returns next week at Lakeland Linder International Airport.
‘OnStar is a beautiful thing’: Polk woman tries to steal vehicle from dealership during test drive, police say
Winter Haven police arrested a woman who is accused of pretending to be interested in purchasing a car, but instead drove away and never returned during a test drive.
Winter Haven police arrested a woman who is accused of pretending to be interested in purchasing a car, but instead drove away and never returned during a test drive.
Florida couple charged with $5.8-million COVID relief fraud
A Polk County couple is accused of fraudulently collecting $5.8 million in COVID-19 relief money and using it to buy a luxury car, Louis Vuitton merchandise, and more, then flaunting it on Facebook.
A Polk County couple is accused of fraudulently collecting $5.8 million in COVID-19 relief money and using it to buy a luxury car, Louis Vuitton merchandise, and more, then flaunting it on Facebook.
Polk County Sheriff's Office introduces its 'gator unit' for April Fool's Day
You've heard of law enforcement K9s -- but how about G8Rs? The Polk County Sheriff's Office is putting the "gator" in "investigator" -- at least for one day.
You've heard of law enforcement K9s -- but how about G8Rs? The Polk County Sheriff's Office is putting the "gator" in "investigator" -- at least for one day.
53 arrests in illegal street racing operation in Polk County
Fans of street racing say it’s an adrenaline rush. It may be, but police say it is illegal. Hundreds of people were reminded of that Sunday afternoon when law enforcement officers raided an event in Lakeland.
Fans of street racing say it’s an adrenaline rush. It may be, but police say it is illegal. Hundreds of people were reminded of that Sunday afternoon when law enforcement officers raided an event in Lakeland.
Employees helped smuggle tobacco products into jail, Polk sheriff says
Two former civilian employees of a Polk County detention center were arrested Tuesday for helping smuggle smokeless tobacco to an inmate on the inside.
Two former civilian employees of a Polk County detention center were arrested Tuesday for helping smuggle smokeless tobacco to an inmate on the inside.
Nursing homes begin to receive visitors as restrictions ease
For some nursing home residents and their families, it's been more than a year since they were able to see one another, face-to-face. Despite the masks, the smiles were obvious at Lake Morton Plaza Tuesday.
For some nursing home residents and their families, it's been more than a year since they were able to see one another, face-to-face. Despite the masks, the smiles were obvious at Lake Morton Plaza Tuesday.
Third Pasco family member involved in Lowe’s scam across several counties arrested, deputies say
The third suspect accused of making fraudulent transactions at Lowe’s Home Improvement stores across 11 Florida counties was arrested.
The third suspect accused of making fraudulent transactions at Lowe’s Home Improvement stores across 11 Florida counties was arrested.
22-year-old suspect indicted in two Lakeland murders from 2020
A Lakeland man has been indicted for the murders of two people from nine months ago that investigators did not immediately realize were even related.
A Lakeland man has been indicted for the murders of two people from nine months ago that investigators did not immediately realize were even related.
Pasco family made fraudulent transactions at Lowe’s stores in 11 Florida counties, deputies say
Polk County deputies say a Pasco family of three made fraudulent purchases at Lowe's stores across 11 counties. Two are behind bars, but they are still searching for one of the relatives.
Polk County deputies say a Pasco family of three made fraudulent purchases at Lowe's stores across 11 counties. Two are behind bars, but they are still searching for one of the relatives.
Two Polk County women out more than $65,000 in so-called grandma scam
The scammers call older women and tell them some version of a story about their son or grandson being in legal trouble and that they have to pay tens of thousands to clear it up.
The scammers call older women and tell them some version of a story about their son or grandson being in legal trouble and that they have to pay tens of thousands to clear it up.