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.
City of Lakeland removes criminal record checkbox for employment
The the city of Lakeland government has joined the 'ban the box' initiative to remove disclosing a criminal record from the initial application process.
The the city of Lakeland government has joined the 'ban the box' initiative to remove disclosing a criminal record from the initial application process.
Publix employee arrested after fraudulently receiving $2,000 from Polk CARES program, deputies say
Polk detectives announced the 11th suspect arrested in their investigation to track down residents who fraudulently filed for COVID-19 relief funds when they didn’t qualify.
Polk detectives announced the 11th suspect arrested in their investigation to track down residents who fraudulently filed for COVID-19 relief funds when they didn’t qualify.
Polk school employee arrested for DUI following Lake Wales crash
An employee of the Polk County School Board is facing a DUI charge after crashing into a fence over the weekend.
An employee of the Polk County School Board is facing a DUI charge after crashing into a fence over the weekend.
Publix tries to distance from heiress who reportedly donated to pre-riot rally
Publix has denied that a woman found by the Wall Street Journal to have given money towards President Trump's campaign, which went on to fuel the January 6th rally prior to the Capitol riot, has any influence over its business operations or represents the company.
Publix has denied that a woman found by the Wall Street Journal to have given money towards President Trump's campaign, which went on to fuel the January 6th rally prior to the Capitol riot, has any influence over its business operations or represents the company.
Mulberry man arrested for DUI manslaughter after crash kills 12-year-old boy
A 12-year-old boy from Plant City was killed shortly after midnight Sunday following a two-vehicle crash near Mulberry, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A 12-year-old boy from Plant City was killed shortly after midnight Sunday following a two-vehicle crash near Mulberry, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Gas station employee critically injured after suspect punches him in the face and flees, police say
The Lakeland Police Department is searching for a man accused of punching a gas station employee in the face, causing him to sustain life-threatening injuries.
The Lakeland Police Department is searching for a man accused of punching a gas station employee in the face, causing him to sustain life-threatening injuries.