Hardee County correctional officers charged with burglary, battery
Hardee County correctional officers Vickearia Harrieth, 20, and Alyssia Garza-Helms, 22, have been charged with burglary and battery in an altercation inside of a Winter Haven apartment.
Hardee County correctional officers Vickearia Harrieth, 20, and Alyssia Garza-Helms, 22, have been charged with burglary and battery in an altercation inside of a Winter Haven apartment.
Families welcome chance to see loved ones in nursing homes, despite restrictions
Loved ones are now allowed to visit their relatives in nursing homes, which ends a very long wait.
Loved ones are now allowed to visit their relatives in nursing homes, which ends a very long wait.
Confusion in Polk after Lakeland football team's COVID-19 case
The Lakeland High School football team shut down activities for two weeks following a positive COVID-19 test, the district confirmed Wednesday.
The Lakeland High School football team shut down activities for two weeks following a positive COVID-19 test, the district confirmed Wednesday.
Warner University trying to create protective 'bubble' against COVID-19
Professional sports teams are doing it. Now, a Polk County school is trying the same approach to ward off COVID-19.
Professional sports teams are doing it. Now, a Polk County school is trying the same approach to ward off COVID-19.
Amazon set to bring 500 jobs to Auburndale by opening fourth facility in Polk County
Polk County is an Amazon hub of sorts for the Sunshine State. The online retail giant is set to open its fourth facility in the county, in Auburndale. It’s set to also bring 500 jobs to the city.
Polk County is an Amazon hub of sorts for the Sunshine State. The online retail giant is set to open its fourth facility in the county, in Auburndale. It’s set to also bring 500 jobs to the city.
Polk deputy responds to call about alligator in shed, realizes it was a pool float
A deputy in Polk County responded to a call about a possible alligator in a shed, but quickly realized it would be easy to subdue.
A deputy in Polk County responded to a call about a possible alligator in a shed, but quickly realized it would be easy to subdue.
Lakeland suspends high school football because of COVID-19 case
The Lakeland Dreadnaughts are the latest high school football team to be sidelined by COVID-19.
The Lakeland Dreadnaughts are the latest high school football team to be sidelined by COVID-19.
Lakeland gets COVID-19 testing center just for kids
Lakeland Regional Medical Center just opened a new COVID-19 testing center for kids, one of the first of its kind in the area.
Lakeland Regional Medical Center just opened a new COVID-19 testing center for kids, one of the first of its kind in the area.
Lakeland commissioners narrowly vote to extend mask mandate
The hotly-debated issue of masks was up for debate once again in Lakeland as commissioners faced a decision about extending the mask order for another month -- but this time around commissioners had a few additional things factoring into their decision.
The hotly-debated issue of masks was up for debate once again in Lakeland as commissioners faced a decision about extending the mask order for another month -- but this time around commissioners had a few additional things factoring into their decision.
One seriously injured after shooting at Haines City bar
One person was hospitalized following an early-morning shooting in Haines City, according to the sheriff's office.
One person was hospitalized following an early-morning shooting in Haines City, according to the sheriff's office.
Landlords seeking government help due to moratorium on evictions
Landlords are asking for help from Washington because they think the moratorium on evictions has put them in a financial squeeze.
Landlords are asking for help from Washington because they think the moratorium on evictions has put them in a financial squeeze.
Two teens on motorcycle died following Davenport crash, deputies say
Two 17-year-olds have passed away following a Friday-night crash in Davenport.
Two 17-year-olds have passed away following a Friday-night crash in Davenport.
Polk sheriff: Man wasn’t ‘standing his ground’ when he shot, killed ‘bizarre’ teen at apartment complex
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting at a Davenport apartment complex that left a 19-year-old dead.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting at a Davenport apartment complex that left a 19-year-old dead.
V.P. of Lakeland Police Advisory Board says he was 'harassed' by 'bad apple' deputy
In a Facebook post about the incident, Demetrius Haynes identified the deputy and called her a "bad apple," which law enforcement officials say puts the deputy in danger.
In a Facebook post about the incident, Demetrius Haynes identified the deputy and called her a "bad apple," which law enforcement officials say puts the deputy in danger.
Polk County looking for jurors again as trials resume
Polk County courts are ready to resume jury trials after the long COVID-19 hiatus, and officials will be seeking potential jurors to report for duty by the end of the month.
Polk County courts are ready to resume jury trials after the long COVID-19 hiatus, and officials will be seeking potential jurors to report for duty by the end of the month.
Officials confirm 6 cases of COVID-19 at Lakeland High School; won’t reveal number being quarantined
The Polk School District says there are six cases of COVID-19 at Lakeland High School. But it will not say if they are students or staff, or, as a result, how many people are being quarantined.
The Polk School District says there are six cases of COVID-19 at Lakeland High School. But it will not say if they are students or staff, or, as a result, how many people are being quarantined.
20 staff at Lake Wales Charter School on 2-week quarantine, sending students back to e-learning
Students at Lake Wales Charter High School were supposed to go back to class Monday, but didn’t.
Students at Lake Wales Charter High School were supposed to go back to class Monday, but didn’t.
Bay Area districts monitor trickle of COVID-19 cases as students return
School coronavirus plans are already being put to the test. Across the Bay Area, there are small numbers of cases in schools showing up almost on a daily basis.
School coronavirus plans are already being put to the test. Across the Bay Area, there are small numbers of cases in schools showing up almost on a daily basis.
No arrests after five separate shootings along Bay Area interstates
In the last two months, five shootings have left three people dead along interstates 75 and 4 in the Tampa Bay area. No arrests have been made, and while officials won’t discuss the investigations, they continue to ask the public for assistance.
In the last two months, five shootings have left three people dead along interstates 75 and 4 in the Tampa Bay area. No arrests have been made, and while officials won’t discuss the investigations, they continue to ask the public for assistance.
Driver shot at on I-4 in Polk County, troopers searching for suspect
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a person suspected of shooting at a male driver on Interstate 4 near the 36 milepost westbound in Polk County Saturday afternoon.
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a person suspected of shooting at a male driver on Interstate 4 near the 36 milepost westbound in Polk County Saturday afternoon.