Circle B offers quiet spot to catch the sunrise -- if you don't mind the gators
The Circle B Bar Reserve may be known best for its famous resident, ‘Humpback’ the alligator. But there’s a lot more to see at the Lakeland park aside from the giant gators.
The Circle B Bar Reserve may be known best for its famous resident, ‘Humpback’ the alligator. But there’s a lot more to see at the Lakeland park aside from the giant gators.
Polk County suspect arrested in shooting that left 1 dead, 1 injured
A woman was killed, and another was injured, during a weekend shooting in Polk County. On Monday, deputies said they arrested a suspect.
A woman was killed, and another was injured, during a weekend shooting in Polk County. On Monday, deputies said they arrested a suspect.
PCSO: Woman killed by train in Polk County
Sandra Locke, 44, was killed Saturday night after being struck by a train, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Sandra Locke, 44, was killed Saturday night after being struck by a train, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Lake Wales man arrested for DUI following fatal crash
Charles Goodman, 22, of Lake Wales was killed Friday evening in a crash in unincorporated Lake Wales, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Charles Goodman, 22, of Lake Wales was killed Friday evening in a crash in unincorporated Lake Wales, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Winter Haven man charged in Rose Motel double homicide
Winter Haven Police have charged Beloni Petitfrere, 38, of Winter Haven, in the October 13 double homicide at the Rose Motel.
Winter Haven Police have charged Beloni Petitfrere, 38, of Winter Haven, in the October 13 double homicide at the Rose Motel.
Neighbors concerned about plan to sell Polk's last dairy farm to developers
After being a dairyman all his life, owner Mike Carey finally wants to move on. He was already struggling with the rising cost of grain and lagging milk prices. Then last year, a tornado hit the dairy, ripping off roofs and trashing several buildings.
After being a dairyman all his life, owner Mike Carey finally wants to move on. He was already struggling with the rising cost of grain and lagging milk prices. Then last year, a tornado hit the dairy, ripping off roofs and trashing several buildings.
Polk firefighter tried to steal $165 worth of Pokemon cards, police say
According to police, staff at a Haines City Walmart spotted Joel C.V. Strickland switching barcodes on higher-priced packs of cards with those on lower-priced packs, which he then took to the self-checkout.
According to police, staff at a Haines City Walmart spotted Joel C.V. Strickland switching barcodes on higher-priced packs of cards with those on lower-priced packs, which he then took to the self-checkout.
I-4 lanes reopen after overturned truck blocked traffic near Lakeland
The scene is at mile marker 28, which is west of the city. The Florida Highway Patrol says a truck and travel trailer overturned there.
The scene is at mile marker 28, which is west of the city. The Florida Highway Patrol says a truck and travel trailer overturned there.
Lakeland holds first fundraiser for the arts since pandemic began
Money raised from Lakeland’s ‘Art and Wine Walk’ event will go to projects sponsored by local organizations that support the arts.
Money raised from Lakeland’s ‘Art and Wine Walk’ event will go to projects sponsored by local organizations that support the arts.
Polk County man turns to music to help wife recover from COVID-19
Videos of a Polk County man singing to his wife while she was hospitalized with COVID-19 are getting worldwide attention.
Videos of a Polk County man singing to his wife while she was hospitalized with COVID-19 are getting worldwide attention.
Lakeland city commissioner elected to Congress
It is a big jump from being a city commissioner to becoming a congressman in Washington, D.C., but that’s the journey Scott Franklin is taking after winning the District 15 congressional seat.
It is a big jump from being a city commissioner to becoming a congressman in Washington, D.C., but that’s the journey Scott Franklin is taking after winning the District 15 congressional seat.
Polk County man serving 90-year sentence for non-violent marijuana offense hopes for clemency
Attorneys for a Polk County man who is serving a life sentence for a non-violent drug offense hope their client will soon be released.
Attorneys for a Polk County man who is serving a life sentence for a non-violent drug offense hope their client will soon be released.
Polk County launches COVID-19 hotline as case numbers continue rising
There’s a new way for parents and others to separate fact from fiction about COVID-19.
There’s a new way for parents and others to separate fact from fiction about COVID-19.
Polk deputies find missing, endangered man
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office located a man they said was missing and endangered on Sunday. Deputies say he has returned home and is safe. No additional details were released.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office located a man they said was missing and endangered on Sunday. Deputies say he has returned home and is safe. No additional details were released.
Older poll workers pass baton to next generation for 2020 election
Whether you early vote or go to the polls on Election Day, you may see some new faces, considerably younger ones.
Whether you early vote or go to the polls on Election Day, you may see some new faces, considerably younger ones.
Lift Lakeland initiative aims to address issues of racial inequity
Leaders in Lakeland are working with the community to develop an in-depth plan to address the city’s racial tensions and issues.
Leaders in Lakeland are working with the community to develop an in-depth plan to address the city’s racial tensions and issues.
Is another COVID-19 surge on the way? Polk County hospitals prepare for round 2 as coronavirus cases rise
Hospitals are hiring additional nurses and staff and bringing in more cardiac and pulmonary equipment that COVID-19 patients may need as they prepare for a second wave of COVID-19 cases.
Hospitals are hiring additional nurses and staff and bringing in more cardiac and pulmonary equipment that COVID-19 patients may need as they prepare for a second wave of COVID-19 cases.
8,000 Polk students head back to in-person classes
The alarm bell came as a bit of a shock to a lot of Polk County kids Wednesday morning. After months of e-learning, 8,000 children in Polk just went back to face-to-face learning in brick-and mortar-schools.
The alarm bell came as a bit of a shock to a lot of Polk County kids Wednesday morning. After months of e-learning, 8,000 children in Polk just went back to face-to-face learning in brick-and mortar-schools.
Guillain-Barré syndrome no match for Lakeland paramedic, determined to overcome debilitating condition
Steve Connors couldn’t have been any happier going back to work as a paramedic at the Lakeland Fire Department Tuesday.
Steve Connors couldn’t have been any happier going back to work as a paramedic at the Lakeland Fire Department Tuesday.
Florida man stole bulldozer, ran down Biden signs in Haines City neighborhood, police say
The 26-year-old man is accused of stealing a bulldozer from a construction site, then driving it into a Haines City neighborhood to plow down Joe Biden campaign signs.
The 26-year-old man is accused of stealing a bulldozer from a construction site, then driving it into a Haines City neighborhood to plow down Joe Biden campaign signs.