Teen motorcyclist killed in crash at Polk County intersection
An 18-year-old died Thursday night after his motorcycle and an SUV crashed, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Grady Judd: 2 teens accused of ‘swatting’ boy in Polk County arrested in the Northeast
Two teenagers from the Northeast who are accused of ‘swatting’ a 12-year-old and his family in Poinciana have been brought to Polk County to face charges.
Repurposing hotels, pop-up markets: Lakeland reveals strategies to revitalize Memorial Boulevard
The City of Lakeland is sharing its vision of how to transform a long-time-neglected corridor into a vibrant and thriving gateway.
Polk State College launches first-ever welding program to meet critical work force needs
At a time when the demand for welders and machinists is at an all-time high, Polk State College has decided to launch its welding program.
'It's a classic Stand Your Ground case,' trial expected to begin Monday in deadly tow yard shooting
The trial for a man accused of shooting and killing another man in front of his tow yard in Mulberry is expected to start on Monday.
Bartow community rallies behind pastor who claims racial profiling, harassment by police during traffic stop
A well-known pastor is calling for change at the police department after he says he was racially profiled and harassed.
Local driving school reacts to state's new driver's education course requirement
Teenagers will now have to complete a driver's education course in order to get their learner's permit.
Lake Wales High School to use metal detectors for next school year
Lake Wales High School will be implementing a new safety measure this upcoming school year.
Florida teen threatens to shoot up McDonald's over wrong order: PCSO
An 18-year-old apparently wasn't “lovin' it" when he received his McDonald's order, with Polk County deputies saying he called the fast food restaurant multiple times threatening to shoot it up.
Suspect hospitalized after shooting at wife, deputy during standoff: Sheriff Grady Judd
A mental health crisis which escalated into a stand-off has left the suspect in critical condition after he pointed a semi-automatic gun at law enforcement, according to Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
4th of July celebrations across the Tampa Bay Area: what to know
As we approach the 4th of July, there are many communities and local groups that are putting on celebrations across the Tampa Bay Area that you won't want to miss.
Nonprofit launches disaster home repair pilot program in Polk County
A pilot program that helps families strengthen and repair their homes after disasters is now in Polk County.
Convicted felon armed with rifle arrested after speeding away from police, crashing into Jeep: WHPD
A convicted felon is back behind bars after Winter Haven police say he sped away from a traffic stop with a loaded rifle and drugs in his car.
Polk County deputy accused of stealing cash during traffic stop resigns after arrest
A Polk County deputy is off the force after investigators say he took cash out of a driver's wallet during a traffic stop, leading to his arrest.
Kids bringing inanimate objects to life at Lakeland summer camp
On the Lakeland campus of Polk State College, there are a lot of laughs during a summer program called "Trick-Talking Puppetry".
Polk County's Walter Clayton Jr. traded to Utah Jazz after first-round NBA Draft selection by Wizards
Bartow High School graduate and Florida Gators star Walton Clayton Jr. now knows where he'll live out his dream of playing in the NBA: Utah, after the Jazz made a trade to land him.
Walter Clayton, Jr. inspires Bartow community ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft
Bartow High School graduate Walter Clayton, Jr. is expected to be selected in the 2025 NBA Draft.
3 people hospitalized after train collides with vehicle in Lakeland: PCSO
Three people were hospitalized after a train collided with a vehicle at the intersection of Canal Avenue N and Highway 92 East in Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Grady Judd: Record-breaking bust nets enough fentanyl to kill 14.5 million people
Sheriff Grady Judd says detectives in Polk County seized 64 pounds of fentanyl and arrested eight people in what the sheriff's office calls the largest fentanyl seizure in the county's history.
Armed convicted felon tells Winter Haven police he was asked to hold the drugs they found on him: WHPD
A man who is accused of stealing a vehicle and having a gun and drugs could face felony life charges because he is a convicted felon.