‘It makes our blood boil’: 2 elderly residents in Polk County scammed out of more than $65,000
Detectives in Polk County are warning residents after two Winter Haven women, both over the age of 80, were scammed and lost thousands of dollars.
Detectives in Polk County are warning residents after two Winter Haven women, both over the age of 80, were scammed and lost thousands of dollars.
Students in 2 Bay Area counties may have had identities stolen by hackers
An unknown number of Polk and Hernando County children have become the victims of cybercrime.
An unknown number of Polk and Hernando County children have become the victims of cybercrime.
History mystery surrounds pink Lakeland home
Christopher Satterfield is in the process of renovating a more-than-100-year-old historic pink Victorian-style home in the Dixieland neighborhood of Lakeland. He says there's evidence it was built by none other than Henry B. Plant.
Christopher Satterfield is in the process of renovating a more-than-100-year-old historic pink Victorian-style home in the Dixieland neighborhood of Lakeland. He says there's evidence it was built by none other than Henry B. Plant.
3 Polk County deputies arrested after evidence-tampering investigation
Sheriff Grady Judd announced the arrest of three of his own deputies, who all face multiple felony charges over $723 that ended up missing from evidence.
Sheriff Grady Judd announced the arrest of three of his own deputies, who all face multiple felony charges over $723 that ended up missing from evidence.
Lake Wales police searching for 3 ‘armed and dangerous’ men wanted for attempted murder
The Lake Wales Police Department is searching for Derrious Bradwell, 30, of Lakes Wales, Matthew Bradwell, 25, of Bartow and Devonte Bradwell, 24, of Winter Haven after they say the three men were involved in two shootings on Thursday.
The Lake Wales Police Department is searching for Derrious Bradwell, 30, of Lakes Wales, Matthew Bradwell, 25, of Bartow and Devonte Bradwell, 24, of Winter Haven after they say the three men were involved in two shootings on Thursday.
Florida lawmakers consider reducing role of standardized tests in schools
A Polk County mother who is allowing her eighth-grader to opt-out of standardized tests isn’t alone in believing that the tests have too much weight in determining school funding, grade promotion, graduation and teacher evaluations.
A Polk County mother who is allowing her eighth-grader to opt-out of standardized tests isn’t alone in believing that the tests have too much weight in determining school funding, grade promotion, graduation and teacher evaluations.
Deputy saves K9 from being drowned by fleeing suspect
They say dogs are man’s best friend. It can work the other way as well. Polk County Deputy Paul Wright just proved it to his best buddy and K9 partner, Albi.
They say dogs are man’s best friend. It can work the other way as well. Polk County Deputy Paul Wright just proved it to his best buddy and K9 partner, Albi.
New 911 system gives first responders real-time access to calls in Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has launched a new 911 system aimed at cutting response time and saving lives.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has launched a new 911 system aimed at cutting response time and saving lives.
Semi plows into Polk County deputy's cruiser, injuring deputy, FHP trooper on I-4
A semi-truck driver veered off the road on Interstate 4, hitting patrol cars with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol Friday evening.
A semi-truck driver veered off the road on Interstate 4, hitting patrol cars with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol Friday evening.
Polk college helps students become certified nursing assistants – for free
Traviss Technical College in Lakeland is making tuition-free for students in the certified nursing assistant program thanks to CARES Act funding.
Traviss Technical College in Lakeland is making tuition-free for students in the certified nursing assistant program thanks to CARES Act funding.
Lakeland woman accused in Capitol riots allowed to stay out of jail until trial
Monday in a Washington DC courtroom, Corinne Montoni was allowed to stay out on bond with certain restrictions. The judge asked if she would comply with all of the conditions she quickly replied "yes."
Monday in a Washington DC courtroom, Corinne Montoni was allowed to stay out on bond with certain restrictions. The judge asked if she would comply with all of the conditions she quickly replied "yes."
Polk deputies arrest woman accused of spraying store employees with chemical while shoplifting
A Tampa woman is behind bars in Polk County after deputies said she went on a shoplifting spree, then sprayed store employees with a chemical while trying to get away.
A Tampa woman is behind bars in Polk County after deputies said she went on a shoplifting spree, then sprayed store employees with a chemical while trying to get away.
Deputy, trooper suffer minor injuries after multi-vehicle crash on I-4
Patrol cars with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol were involved in a multi-vehicle crash on I-4 Friday evening.
Patrol cars with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol were involved in a multi-vehicle crash on I-4 Friday evening.
Sexual battery investigation leads to large drug seizure, recovery of stolen firearm, police say
Lake Wales police arrested Johnny Hamilton, 55, after they say they found illegal drugs and a stolen gun inside his home while investigating a sexual battery complaint.
Lake Wales police arrested Johnny Hamilton, 55, after they say they found illegal drugs and a stolen gun inside his home while investigating a sexual battery complaint.
‘He is proud of me’: MIT’s first Black student president is granddaughter of Winter Haven’s first Black mayor
Just getting into a top-flight school like MIT, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is a great accomplishment, but Danielle Geathers, granddaughter of Lemuel Geathers, took that a step further by becoming the first Black woman president of the student body
Just getting into a top-flight school like MIT, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is a great accomplishment, but Danielle Geathers, granddaughter of Lemuel Geathers, took that a step further by becoming the first Black woman president of the student body
‘Insurrection Act coming in hot;’ Social media posts lead to arrest of Lakeland woman for U.S. Capitol riot
A Lakeland woman has been arrested after FBI investigators say she took part in the Capitol riots on Jan. 6.
A Lakeland woman has been arrested after FBI investigators say she took part in the Capitol riots on Jan. 6.
'Lowest of the low': Polk teacher arrested, accused of stealing $66K from her grandmother
A Polk County middle school teacher is behind bars after deputies say she stole more than $66,000 from her own grandmother.
A Polk County middle school teacher is behind bars after deputies say she stole more than $66,000 from her own grandmother.
Missing Winter Haven teen may be heading to Jacksonville to meet 29-year-old
A 15-year-old reported missing Wednesday could be making her way to Jacksonville to be with a 29-year-old man, according to Winter Haven police.
A 15-year-old reported missing Wednesday could be making her way to Jacksonville to be with a 29-year-old man, according to Winter Haven police.
Bay Area school districts work overtime to feed hungry students over spring break
School district officials are working overtime this year to make sure children are not forced to take a break from nutrition during spring break.
School district officials are working overtime this year to make sure children are not forced to take a break from nutrition during spring break.
Graduation plans announced for Bay Area schools
Graduation for the class of 2020 was likely not the day they imagined. High school seniors in the Bay Area marked commencement online or attended very scaled back and socially distant celebrations.
Graduation for the class of 2020 was likely not the day they imagined. High school seniors in the Bay Area marked commencement online or attended very scaled back and socially distant celebrations.