Attorney defends Polk County deputy's tweets as protected speech
During a press conference last month, the picture Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd painted of Deputy Peter Heneen was damning.
During a press conference last month, the picture Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd painted of Deputy Peter Heneen was damning.
Armed suspect arrested during robbery in Lakeland convenience store, police say
A Lakeland police officer happened to be in the parking lot as the robbery was taking place.
A Lakeland police officer happened to be in the parking lot as the robbery was taking place.
PCSO: Excessive speed likely played a role in fatal Polk County crash
One person was killed and another was injured following a crash in Polk County early Saturday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
One person was killed and another was injured following a crash in Polk County early Saturday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Hospital employee accused of sexually assaulting 82-year-old patient in elevator, police say
Jordan Robert James, 21, was arrested after detectives say he sexually assaulted an 82-year-old patient at Lakeland Regional Health.
Jordan Robert James, 21, was arrested after detectives say he sexually assaulted an 82-year-old patient at Lakeland Regional Health.
Polk County teacher arrested after hitting 2 teens in McDonald’s parking lot, police say
Bartow police arrested Liquindella Clark, a teacher employed by the Polk County School Board, after they say she got into a physical altercation with several juveniles following a basketball game, according to the Bartow Police Department.
Bartow police arrested Liquindella Clark, a teacher employed by the Polk County School Board, after they say she got into a physical altercation with several juveniles following a basketball game, according to the Bartow Police Department.
Daredevil Nik Wallenda, dressed as a pirate, walks wire across Legoland
He has done it again. Daredevil Nik Wallenda has walked the wire to the amazement of the crowd below, this time at Legoland Florida, dressed as a pirate.
He has done it again. Daredevil Nik Wallenda has walked the wire to the amazement of the crowd below, this time at Legoland Florida, dressed as a pirate.
Polk deputies arrest middle school PE teacher for DUI after crash in Winter Haven
According to deputies, the middle school teacher's eyes were red and watery after the crash as she said, "I am in so much trouble" and "I messed up bad." The sheriff's office said she's been charged with DUI twice before.
According to deputies, the middle school teacher's eyes were red and watery after the crash as she said, "I am in so much trouble" and "I messed up bad." The sheriff's office said she's been charged with DUI twice before.
Polk deputies arrest man accused of carjacking Amazon delivery van
Deputies in Polk County arrested a man who they say carjacked an Amazon delivery driver on Wednesday.
Deputies in Polk County arrested a man who they say carjacked an Amazon delivery driver on Wednesday.
Police: Person shot dog, then themselves, at Lake Wales boat ramp
Police say a person killed their dog and then died by suicide at a Lake Wales boat ramp this morning.
Police say a person killed their dog and then died by suicide at a Lake Wales boat ramp this morning.
Lakeland mobile home park converted to help transient residents recover from COVID-19
Those struggling with homelessness are at higher than average risk for contracting COVID-19 due to the nature of their living situations on the streets and in shelters.
Those struggling with homelessness are at higher than average risk for contracting COVID-19 due to the nature of their living situations on the streets and in shelters.
Walmart, Sam’s Club pharmacies in Florida to administer COVID-19 vaccines
Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies announced they will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines in Florida, including 17 locations in the Bay Area.
Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies announced they will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines in Florida, including 17 locations in the Bay Area.
Two Polk County nurses arrested in separate DUI cases
Polk Sheriff Grady Judd said two nurses recently "put people’s lives in jeopardy" and, as a result, were arrested for DUI.
Polk Sheriff Grady Judd said two nurses recently "put people’s lives in jeopardy" and, as a result, were arrested for DUI.
Polk deputies search for 27-year-old woman missing since Wednesday
Polk deputies are searching for 27-year-old Ashton Leigh Knowles, who hasn't been seen in six days. Investigators say they believe she may be in danger.
Polk deputies are searching for 27-year-old Ashton Leigh Knowles, who hasn't been seen in six days. Investigators say they believe she may be in danger.
Sheriff: Polk homeowner shoots neighbor who broke into his home
A homeowner in Polk County shot and killed a burglar who broke into his home while the family slept, investigators said.
A homeowner in Polk County shot and killed a burglar who broke into his home while the family slept, investigators said.
Coronavirus reinfection rates rising, likely underreported, expert says
If you have been through COVID-19 once, you certainly don’t want to go down that road again. Unfortunately, it is possible. Data on coronavirus reinfection is nothing close to complete, but it is clear that cases are starting to rise.
If you have been through COVID-19 once, you certainly don’t want to go down that road again. Unfortunately, it is possible. Data on coronavirus reinfection is nothing close to complete, but it is clear that cases are starting to rise.
Young Bucs fan gets his first team jersey on Super Bowl Sunday
A young Bucs fan finally got his first team jersey on Super Bowl Sunday.
A young Bucs fan finally got his first team jersey on Super Bowl Sunday.
Frostproof's 'Donald J. Trump Week' ends with protest at City Hall
Late Friday afternoon, protesters gathered outside Frostproof City Hall in response to a city proclamation declaring the first week in February Donald J. Trump Week.
Late Friday afternoon, protesters gathered outside Frostproof City Hall in response to a city proclamation declaring the first week in February Donald J. Trump Week.
Lakeland submits Tigers spring training pandemic plan to MLB
Spring training is just a few weeks away, but things are going to be a lot different this year thanks to COVID-19.
Spring training is just a few weeks away, but things are going to be a lot different this year thanks to COVID-19.
Winter Haven police search for hit-and-run driver who left victim seriously injured
Winter Haven police released surveillance video showing a crash where the driver fled after hitting a pedestrian. They are now searching for the hit-and-run suspect.
Winter Haven police released surveillance video showing a crash where the driver fled after hitting a pedestrian. They are now searching for the hit-and-run suspect.
City of Frostproof votes to declare first week of February as 'Donald J. Trump' week
Officials in the city of Frostproof have voted to declare the first week of February as "Donald J. Trump Week" in honor of the former president.
Officials in the city of Frostproof have voted to declare the first week of February as "Donald J. Trump Week" in honor of the former president.