Private travel takes off during pandemic
While many businesses struggle to just stay open during the pandemic, one at Lakeland Linder International Airport says it is taking off.
While many businesses struggle to just stay open during the pandemic, one at Lakeland Linder International Airport says it is taking off.
Two dead following semi-truck crash in Winter Haven
Two people passed away following the crash, which occurred just south of the intersection of U.S. 27 and Cypress Gardens Boulevard in Winter Haven.
Two people passed away following the crash, which occurred just south of the intersection of U.S. 27 and Cypress Gardens Boulevard in Winter Haven.
Lakeland woman charged with being at U.S. Capitol attack
Another Florida woman was arrested Tuesday for participating in the January attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Another Florida woman was arrested Tuesday for participating in the January attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Polk County organization will pay for childcare for working parents
The coalition is willing to pay up to $200 a week towards a family’s child care bill, as long as they meet certain requirements.
The coalition is willing to pay up to $200 a week towards a family’s child care bill, as long as they meet certain requirements.
Florida pastors use influence to promote vaccination
Preachers, especially ones with large African American congregations, are talking about more than just salvation these days.
Preachers, especially ones with large African American congregations, are talking about more than just salvation these days.
Officer shoots, kills man who shot woman in front of police at Lakeland townhome community
A Lakeland police officer shot and killed a man Sunday morning after witnessing the man shoot a woman at the Cobblestone Landing Townhomes.
A Lakeland police officer shot and killed a man Sunday morning after witnessing the man shoot a woman at the Cobblestone Landing Townhomes.
Photo exhibit celebrates Polk County’s innovative, inspirational women
March is Women’s History Month and Polk County is celebrating in a way that brings the past and present together with a unique photo exhibit.
March is Women’s History Month and Polk County is celebrating in a way that brings the past and present together with a unique photo exhibit.
IMG Academy soccer coach arrested for DUI
Polk County deputies arrested Joshua Kiper, 38, of Plant City, early Saturday morning for DUI following a traffic stop.
Polk County deputies arrested Joshua Kiper, 38, of Plant City, early Saturday morning for DUI following a traffic stop.
PCSO: Hit-and-run driver killed after car crashes into tree, bursts into flames while fleeing the scene
Baylee Simpson, 25, of Mulberry was killed Friday afternoon after deputies say her car struck a tree and caught fire while she was fleeing the scene of a crash.
Baylee Simpson, 25, of Mulberry was killed Friday afternoon after deputies say her car struck a tree and caught fire while she was fleeing the scene of a crash.
Haines City police arrest substitute teacher accused of attacking two students
Haines City police arrested a substitute teacher accused of hitting two students at Boone Middle School.
Haines City police arrested a substitute teacher accused of hitting two students at Boone Middle School.
‘A legend in his own right’: Winter Haven mourns loss of its first Black mayor, Lemuel Geathers
Lemuel Geathers shattered the race barrier in 1981 when he was elected as Winter Haven’s first Black mayor.
Lemuel Geathers shattered the race barrier in 1981 when he was elected as Winter Haven’s first Black mayor.
Senior vaccination pods open in Polk, Pasco counties
Two senior vaccination pods opened Wednesday in Polk and Pasco counties.
Two senior vaccination pods opened Wednesday in Polk and Pasco counties.
Will Bishop McLaughlin's basketball team make it from worst to first?
The Hurricanes have had a complete transformation, going from worst to first. From just two wins a year ago to 21 this season and a trip to the school's first Final 4, where the Hurricanes are set to play Jacksonville's Andrew Jackson Thursday at 2 p.m. in Lakeland.
The Hurricanes have had a complete transformation, going from worst to first. From just two wins a year ago to 21 this season and a trip to the school's first Final 4, where the Hurricanes are set to play Jacksonville's Andrew Jackson Thursday at 2 p.m. in Lakeland.
Black-necked swan in Lakeland creates love nest with two new mates
When the black-necked swan lost his mate last year after she was hit by a car, everyone thought he'd be flying solo since swans mate for life. But he had other ideas: he's now wooing not one, but two other swans.
When the black-necked swan lost his mate last year after she was hit by a car, everyone thought he'd be flying solo since swans mate for life. But he had other ideas: he's now wooing not one, but two other swans.
Hospital employee accused of stealing nearly $1,000 from COVID-19 patient
Haines City police arrested Yolanda Curtis-Deliz, 46, a certified nursing assistant, after they say she stole $920 from a COVID-19 patient’s wallet at AdventHealth Heart of Florida.
Haines City police arrested Yolanda Curtis-Deliz, 46, a certified nursing assistant, after they say she stole $920 from a COVID-19 patient’s wallet at AdventHealth Heart of Florida.
Winter Haven student arrested after bringing loaded, stolen gun to school, police say
Winter Haven police arrested DeShawn Lee Williams, 18, on Friday after they say he brought a loaded handgun to school in his backpack.
Winter Haven police arrested DeShawn Lee Williams, 18, on Friday after they say he brought a loaded handgun to school in his backpack.
Students raise money for former teacher after RV fire
A retired teacher who lost everything when his RV went up in flames learned how much he meant to his former students as they raised money to help get him back on his feet.
A retired teacher who lost everything when his RV went up in flames learned how much he meant to his former students as they raised money to help get him back on his feet.
Arrest made after Lakeland teen was found murdered in Sumter County, deputies say
The man suspected of murdering an 18-year-old from Lakeland turned himself into detectives in Sumter County, where the victim’s body was found, officials said.
The man suspected of murdering an 18-year-old from Lakeland turned himself into detectives in Sumter County, where the victim’s body was found, officials said.
Missing Lakeland teen found in Sumter County’s Green Swamp area was murdered, deputies say
Charlie Roberts is being remembered as smart, fun-loving, and someone who stepped up to help the family after his mother recently passed. He was 18 years old.
Charlie Roberts is being remembered as smart, fun-loving, and someone who stepped up to help the family after his mother recently passed. He was 18 years old.
Behavioral health center will be first in Polk County to offer ‘partial hospitalization'
Stress and depression are just some of the issues Lakeland Regional Health plans to treat at its new Center for Behavioral Health Center.
Stress and depression are just some of the issues Lakeland Regional Health plans to treat at its new Center for Behavioral Health Center.