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.
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.