Polk County mother killed by deputy she threatened with shovel
A Polk County woman was shot and killed by a deputy she threatened with a shovel, according to investigators, who said she had a record of "violent felonies." But her friends and family say she struggled with mental illness and didn't deserve to die.
A Polk County woman was shot and killed by a deputy she threatened with a shovel, according to investigators, who said she had a record of "violent felonies." But her friends and family say she struggled with mental illness and didn't deserve to die.
From bakery clerks to warehouse workers, Publix is hiring
Companies around the U.S. say they are struggling to deal with a shortage of workers, including one of the largest employers in the state. Lakeland-based Publix is looking to fill a wide variety of jobs.
Companies around the U.S. say they are struggling to deal with a shortage of workers, including one of the largest employers in the state. Lakeland-based Publix is looking to fill a wide variety of jobs.
Polk deputies recover SUV from pond with body of missing Zephyrhills man inside
Deputies in Polk County say they recovered an SUV submerged in a pond with the body of a missing Zephyrhills man inside.
Deputies in Polk County say they recovered an SUV submerged in a pond with the body of a missing Zephyrhills man inside.
Polk County deputy shoots, kills woman attacking him with shovel
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a deputy shot and killed a woman he says was attacking him with a shovel.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a deputy shot and killed a woman he says was attacking him with a shovel.
Planned $112 million Lakeland veteran’s clinic to provide better access, shorter wait times
The federal government is releasing $112 million to build a new James A. Haley clinic in Lakeland set to open in 2024.
The federal government is releasing $112 million to build a new James A. Haley clinic in Lakeland set to open in 2024.
No criminal charges filed after investigation into girl's death at Lakeland boarding school
More than a year after a report found that a teen was denied medical treatment before she died in a Lakeland boarding school, the state attorney's office has decided no charges will be filed in the case.
More than a year after a report found that a teen was denied medical treatment before she died in a Lakeland boarding school, the state attorney's office has decided no charges will be filed in the case.
5 years later, search for missing mom who came to Florida with wrestler boyfriend continues
She came to Florida with her pro-wrestling boyfriend, hoping to make it big. But several months later, this mother of three went missing. She hasn’t been seen in five years.
She came to Florida with her pro-wrestling boyfriend, hoping to make it big. But several months later, this mother of three went missing. She hasn’t been seen in five years.
'Confusingly similar': Publix sues company for trademark infringement over 'P' logo
Publix is suing a company called Pharmapacks over their circular 'P' logo, which the grocery chain calls "confusingly similar."
Publix is suing a company called Pharmapacks over their circular 'P' logo, which the grocery chain calls "confusingly similar."
Bartow's historic cigar factory can't be saved, city decides
After standing for 100 years, it looks like the old cigar factory in Bartow is finally coming to the end of the road.
After standing for 100 years, it looks like the old cigar factory in Bartow is finally coming to the end of the road.
Davenport woman opened bank account using 75-year-old woman's identity, police say
Winter Haven police said the 56-year-old suspect opened a Chase Bank account using a 75-year-old woman's identity to transfer funds from the woman's personal account to the fraudulent account. They said she tried to withdraw $22,500.
Winter Haven police said the 56-year-old suspect opened a Chase Bank account using a 75-year-old woman's identity to transfer funds from the woman's personal account to the fraudulent account. They said she tried to withdraw $22,500.
Tiny homes could make big difference in Lakeland
Gospel Inc., which helps people struggling with chronic homelessness, just got $824,000 from Polk County to build dozens of tiny homes and apartments.
Gospel Inc., which helps people struggling with chronic homelessness, just got $824,000 from Polk County to build dozens of tiny homes and apartments.
PCSO: Lake Wales woman killed after car hydroplanes, spins into path of on-coming vehicle
Candice Franz, 25, of Lake Wales, was killed Friday morning in a vehicle crash, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Candice Franz, 25, of Lake Wales, was killed Friday morning in a vehicle crash, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Lakeland student is first female, youngest person to own FBA team after injury dashes dreams of going pro
Southeastern University student Amy Rhodes, 21, is making history as the first woman and youngest person ever to own a Florida Basketball Association team.
Southeastern University student Amy Rhodes, 21, is making history as the first woman and youngest person ever to own a Florida Basketball Association team.
$6,000 reward offered to solve Polk County hit-and-run cold case
Money talks, so detectives hope that an increase in reward money – $6,000 – will help lead them to whoever killed Leonard Wimberly, Jr. four years ago.
Money talks, so detectives hope that an increase in reward money – $6,000 – will help lead them to whoever killed Leonard Wimberly, Jr. four years ago.
Winter Haven police canvass neighborhood in effort to crack Darnell Powell cold-case murder
Police again walked the Winter Haven neighborhood where a young man was shot to death in his sleep back in 2018.
Police again walked the Winter Haven neighborhood where a young man was shot to death in his sleep back in 2018.
Polk County deputy arrested for DUI after Auburndale traffic crash
A Polk County deputy was arrested for DUI after driving off an Auburndale roadway and flipping his car, officials said. He resigned following the arrest.
A Polk County deputy was arrested for DUI after driving off an Auburndale roadway and flipping his car, officials said. He resigned following the arrest.
22-year-old, in U.S. illegally, arrested after attacking coworker with box cutter in Davenport, sheriff says
A construction worker, who was in the U.S. illegally, was arrested for attempted murder after slashing one of his co-workers following an argument in Davenport, according to Polk County deputies.
A construction worker, who was in the U.S. illegally, was arrested for attempted murder after slashing one of his co-workers following an argument in Davenport, according to Polk County deputies.
Lakeland company to lay off more than 500, close facility
More than 500 positions at Stryker Employment Company are being eliminated as the company prepares to close its Lakeland facility, which is located at 5300 Region Court, according to a company memo.
More than 500 positions at Stryker Employment Company are being eliminated as the company prepares to close its Lakeland facility, which is located at 5300 Region Court, according to a company memo.
Neighborhood canvass set for Monday to find answers to unsolved 2018 murder of Winter Haven man
Winter Haven police announced a neighborhood canvass with relatives of Darnell Powell, who was shot while sleeping at a friend's home back in 2018. Police still haven't identified a suspect or made any arrests.
Winter Haven police announced a neighborhood canvass with relatives of Darnell Powell, who was shot while sleeping at a friend's home back in 2018. Police still haven't identified a suspect or made any arrests.
Over 100 arrested in Polk County undercover human trafficking sting
Detectives across several Polk County law enforcement agencies were involved in an undercover operation focused on finding victims of human trafficking. After six days, they said they arrested a total of 102 suspects.
Detectives across several Polk County law enforcement agencies were involved in an undercover operation focused on finding victims of human trafficking. After six days, they said they arrested a total of 102 suspects.