Postal Service blames unprecedented volumes, fewer employees for mail delays since pandemic
The Postal Service says the pandemic led more people to shop online and caused a manpower drain in the agency as more people retire to avoid coming in contact with COVID-19, which has had significant impacts on mail delivery.
The Postal Service says the pandemic led more people to shop online and caused a manpower drain in the agency as more people retire to avoid coming in contact with COVID-19, which has had significant impacts on mail delivery.
Polk County comedian gives teachers comic relief through podcast
Through his podcast "Crying In My Car," former teacher and comedian Devin Siebold takes a humorous look at classroom life.
Through his podcast "Crying In My Car," former teacher and comedian Devin Siebold takes a humorous look at classroom life.
Social measures need to stay in place after vaccination, experts say
After being vaccinated against COVID-19, many hope for life to go back to pre-pandemic normal, but experts say that's not likely.
After being vaccinated against COVID-19, many hope for life to go back to pre-pandemic normal, but experts say that's not likely.
Bay Area mourns 7,000 of America's 500,000 dead from coronavirus
Jacob Ritchie's mother is one of 500,000 Americans, 30,000 Floridians and 6,996 Tampa Bay area residents to suffer the coronavirus's worst fate.
Jacob Ritchie's mother is one of 500,000 Americans, 30,000 Floridians and 6,996 Tampa Bay area residents to suffer the coronavirus's worst fate.
Lakeland red-light cameras can predict light-runner, extend light change to prevent crashes
The cameras can predict when a vehicle is going too fast to make it through a yellow light, and hold the green light for oncoming traffic. However, the light-runner will still receive a ticket in the mail.
The cameras can predict when a vehicle is going too fast to make it through a yellow light, and hold the green light for oncoming traffic. However, the light-runner will still receive a ticket in the mail.
‘Operation Green Light’ in Polk aims to ease traffic fines, help residents get driver’s licenses back
For one day, Polk County will put the brakes on collection fees to help residents who have a suspended driver’s license.
For one day, Polk County will put the brakes on collection fees to help residents who have a suspended driver’s license.
Teenager driver killed, 17-year-old passenger injured in single-vehicle crash in Lakeland, police say
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating a crash that killed a 17-year-old male and injured a 17-year-old female early Sunday morning.
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating a crash that killed a 17-year-old male and injured a 17-year-old female early Sunday morning.
3 arrested after shooting at driver on I-4 with stolen handguns, troopers say
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested Nasir Hanton, Jahnoy Palmer and Jaquayne Davis Saturday afternoon after they say the men shot at a driver multiple times on I-4.
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested Nasir Hanton, Jahnoy Palmer and Jaquayne Davis Saturday afternoon after they say the men shot at a driver multiple times on I-4.
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec exhibit on display at Polk Museum of Art
His name is among the artistic greats of the 19th century along with Paul Ce'zanne, Vincent van Gogh and George Seurat, and now, the works of art from Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec are right here for art lovers to see in person.
His name is among the artistic greats of the 19th century along with Paul Ce'zanne, Vincent van Gogh and George Seurat, and now, the works of art from Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec are right here for art lovers to see in person.
'Stone America': Legal, lower-THC hemp product draws ire of Polk County sheriff
Delta 8 THC, a new product on the market, is being called "weed light." Unlike your standard marijuana, Delta 8 THC is being sold legally to buyers without a prescription.
Delta 8 THC, a new product on the market, is being called "weed light." Unlike your standard marijuana, Delta 8 THC is being sold legally to buyers without a prescription.
Polk County receives unexpected partial shipment of Moderna vaccine
Moderna shipments around the country have been delayed because of wintery conditions up north.
Moderna shipments around the country have been delayed because of wintery conditions up north.
Auburndale growth explosion presents challenge for city
There is an explosion of growth in what has been an otherwise fairly sleepy Polk County town until recently.
There is an explosion of growth in what has been an otherwise fairly sleepy Polk County town until recently.
'Evil' man accused of burglarizing homes while victims attended funerals
"There are evil people in the world. This is one of them," Polk Sheriff Grady Judd said, explaining how a Lake Wales man burglarized the homes of mourners.
"There are evil people in the world. This is one of them," Polk Sheriff Grady Judd said, explaining how a Lake Wales man burglarized the homes of mourners.
‘Florida Farm Finder’ connects consumers to fresh local products
Floridians can now go online and connect with farms locally -- and across the state -- for fresh products through a Facebook page and website called ‘Florida Farm Finder.’
Floridians can now go online and connect with farms locally -- and across the state -- for fresh products through a Facebook page and website called ‘Florida Farm Finder.’
77-year-old woman killed in Davenport crash, police say
An elderly woman from Davenport was killed in a crash after another driver traveled into the path of her vehicle, police said.
An elderly woman from Davenport was killed in a crash after another driver traveled into the path of her vehicle, police said.
Severe winter weather in parts of US delay vaccine shipments in Florida
COVID-19 vaccine shipments to Florida have been delayed because of the snow and ice storm affecting most of the country.
COVID-19 vaccine shipments to Florida have been delayed because of the snow and ice storm affecting most of the country.
Polk County landlords get financial help for tenants past-due due to COVID-19
Help is on the way for landlords whose tenants have not paid rent because of COVID-19. Polk County just got $9 million in federal money to throw them a lifeline.
Help is on the way for landlords whose tenants have not paid rent because of COVID-19. Polk County just got $9 million in federal money to throw them a lifeline.
Crews torch more than 200 acres in Polk County as part of prescribed burn
Forest rangers are gearing up for the upcoming wildfire season by burning brush in key areas. Members of the Florida Forest Service performed a prescribed burn in Polk County Tuesday, igniting more than 200 acres.
Forest rangers are gearing up for the upcoming wildfire season by burning brush in key areas. Members of the Florida Forest Service performed a prescribed burn in Polk County Tuesday, igniting more than 200 acres.
8-year-old passenger dies after pickup truck flipped on Lakeland road, deputies say
The young grandson of a pickup truck driver was killed after the vehicle flipped Monday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
The young grandson of a pickup truck driver was killed after the vehicle flipped Monday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Lake Wales driver exited vehicle following crash and was struck, killed while assessing damage, police say
Polk County deputies said a man, who was involved in a crash in Winter Haven, was killed after he exited his vehicle and was struck by another car.
Polk County deputies said a man, who was involved in a crash in Winter Haven, was killed after he exited his vehicle and was struck by another car.