Police: Winter Haven student on bicycle seriously injured after she was struck by vehicle
A student was seriously injured after she was struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning in Winter Haven.
A student was seriously injured after she was struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning in Winter Haven.
Eastbound lanes of I-4 closed for fatal pedestrian crash in Davenport
A deadly crash involving a pedestrian has shut down the eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 in Davenport.
A deadly crash involving a pedestrian has shut down the eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 in Davenport.
Short chase ends with crash along I-4 in Lakeland
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a trooper spotted a “reckless vehicle” speeding along westbound I-4 near Lakeland. As the trooper began pursuing the vehicle, it crashed just west of the Route 33 exit, but kept going until it crashed again at the Socrum Loop exit three miles away.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a trooper spotted a “reckless vehicle” speeding along westbound I-4 near Lakeland. As the trooper began pursuing the vehicle, it crashed just west of the Route 33 exit, but kept going until it crashed again at the Socrum Loop exit three miles away.
Haines City woman wanted on hit-and-run and child abuse charges arrested
Police in Haines City said the woman accused of crashing into a garbage truck Monday and injuring an unrestrained child in her vehicle turned herself in.
Police in Haines City said the woman accused of crashing into a garbage truck Monday and injuring an unrestrained child in her vehicle turned herself in.
Grady Judd begins historic fifth term as Polk County sheriff
In Polk County, Sheriff Grady Judd made county history as he was sworn in for his fifth term Tuesday.
In Polk County, Sheriff Grady Judd made county history as he was sworn in for his fifth term Tuesday.
Haines City woman wanted for hit-and-run crash, child abuse
Police in Haines City are searching for a woman who faces multiple charges for allegedly driving head-on into a garbage truck, causing an unrestrained child in her car to be injured.
Police in Haines City are searching for a woman who faces multiple charges for allegedly driving head-on into a garbage truck, causing an unrestrained child in her car to be injured.
Polk County seniors wait for vaccine updates
Lucy and Ernie Geist are not kids anymore. She is 78, and he is 81, which means they are in one of the most vulnerable groups for severe illness due to COVID-19.
Lucy and Ernie Geist are not kids anymore. She is 78, and he is 81, which means they are in one of the most vulnerable groups for severe illness due to COVID-19.
‘Didn’t care if he survived’: All suspects arrested after FWC officer was run over by ATV
The third suspect involved in running over an FWC officer was found in South Florida, according to Polk County officials.
The third suspect involved in running over an FWC officer was found in South Florida, according to Polk County officials.
PCSO: 2 arrested, 1 on the run after FWC officer run over by ATV
A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer was injured Saturday night near the Avon Park Bombing Range when he was beaten run over by an ATV, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer was injured Saturday night near the Avon Park Bombing Range when he was beaten run over by an ATV, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Polk County man to run 100 miles with 2 hatchets for wounded special operations warriors
Josh Andrews pushes himself to new limits to bring attention to his favorite charity, The Special Operations Warrior Foundation, which supports military families.
Josh Andrews pushes himself to new limits to bring attention to his favorite charity, The Special Operations Warrior Foundation, which supports military families.
Lake Wales bicyclist killed after being struck by several vehicles, police say
The Lake Wales Police Department is investigating after a bicyclist was hit and killed Thursday evening on US 27, south of State Road 60.
The Lake Wales Police Department is investigating after a bicyclist was hit and killed Thursday evening on US 27, south of State Road 60.
Victims of celebratory gunfire remind Floridians to skip firearms while ringing in 2021
Hundreds of innocent people have been injured, and dozens were killed from celebratory gunfire by being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Hundreds of innocent people have been injured, and dozens were killed from celebratory gunfire by being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Winter Haven man pretended to be officer, sexually battered victim he met through dating website, deputies say
Polk County deputies arrested a man for armed sexual battery after he met the victim at a hotel and pretended to be a law enforcement officer, they said.
Polk County deputies arrested a man for armed sexual battery after he met the victim at a hotel and pretended to be a law enforcement officer, they said.
Doctor explains why Polk County's COVID-19 positivity rate soared Monday
The COVID-19 positivity rate for Polk County on Monday was a shocker. It was 36%, which is double or triple what it usually is.
The COVID-19 positivity rate for Polk County on Monday was a shocker. It was 36%, which is double or triple what it usually is.
Winter Haven Macy's closes after 40 years in business
Macy‘s has just closed its store in Winter Haven after doing business there for more than four decades. Flyers posted on the front door announcing the closure now greet shoppers.
Macy‘s has just closed its store in Winter Haven after doing business there for more than four decades. Flyers posted on the front door announcing the closure now greet shoppers.
Polk County offering rent and mortgage assistance beginning Tuesday
Polk County will begin using leftover CARES Act funds to help residents who need help with their rent or mortgage payments.
Polk County will begin using leftover CARES Act funds to help residents who need help with their rent or mortgage payments.
‘Gary’ the turkey that quickly became popular in Lakeland neighborhood found dead
Gary the turkey joined the swans of Lake Morton back in September, and grew popular in the Lakeland neighborhood. Sadly, city officials say he was found dead over the weekend.
Gary the turkey joined the swans of Lake Morton back in September, and grew popular in the Lakeland neighborhood. Sadly, city officials say he was found dead over the weekend.
Four family members shot when altercation with teen turns deadly
A teen's quarrel with some acquaintances spilled over to his family home, resulting in the shooting death of a woman and injuries to multiple others on Christmas Eve.
A teen's quarrel with some acquaintances spilled over to his family home, resulting in the shooting death of a woman and injuries to multiple others on Christmas Eve.
Lakeland couple sings to celebrate wife's coronavirus recovery
A Lakeland man who used music to help his wife cope with COVID-19 in the hospital is now reunited with her just in time for Christmas.
A Lakeland man who used music to help his wife cope with COVID-19 in the hospital is now reunited with her just in time for Christmas.
Four adults, one teen injured in Lakeland shooting
The Lakeland Police Department says four adults and a teen were injured in a shooting just before 6 p.m. Christmas Eve.
The Lakeland Police Department says four adults and a teen were injured in a shooting just before 6 p.m. Christmas Eve.