Lakeland homeowner shoots, kills 'out-of-control' intruder during break-in, deputies say
A "bizarre" chain of events led up to a Lakeland homeowner shooting and killing a man who broke into his home.
A "bizarre" chain of events led up to a Lakeland homeowner shooting and killing a man who broke into his home.
NOAA Hurricane Hunters overhaul procedures to navigate storms, COVID-19
The NOAA Hurricane Hunters collect critical information used to forecast the path and strength of developing storms. Multiple crews worked around the clock flying directly into the path of Hurricane Laura before it made landfall.
The NOAA Hurricane Hunters collect critical information used to forecast the path and strength of developing storms. Multiple crews worked around the clock flying directly into the path of Hurricane Laura before it made landfall.
Haines City couple arrested for running illegal gambling operation
Dexter Rhodes, 33, and Deget Lane, 27, are facing more than 300 charges after being were arrested Tuesday night for running an illegal virtual gambling operation.
Dexter Rhodes, 33, and Deget Lane, 27, are facing more than 300 charges after being were arrested Tuesday night for running an illegal virtual gambling operation.
COVID-19 changed disaster response; won’t keep Auburndale volunteers from doing relief work
Even though CDR has been doing relief work worldwide for more than three decades, the way they approach Hurricane Laura disaster relief is unique because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Even though CDR has been doing relief work worldwide for more than three decades, the way they approach Hurricane Laura disaster relief is unique because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Experts warn of ‘twindemic’ as flu season approaches during the coronavirus pandemic
Experts are warning us of a so-called impending “twindemic”, the flu hitting us as we continue to battle COVID-19.
Experts are warning us of a so-called impending “twindemic”, the flu hitting us as we continue to battle COVID-19.
Polk deputies arrest 1, searching for 1 following Winter Haven armed robbery and carjacking
Polk County deputies arrested Jhamari Jones, 19, after he allegedly robbed two people at gunpoint and stole their car along with another suspect.
Polk County deputies arrested Jhamari Jones, 19, after he allegedly robbed two people at gunpoint and stole their car along with another suspect.
Pasco, Polk counties post number of COVID-19 cases in schools online
School is back in session and many families in our region are concerned about COVID-19 cases on campus. It’s the reason two area school districts are now posting that data online.
School is back in session and many families in our region are concerned about COVID-19 cases on campus. It’s the reason two area school districts are now posting that data online.
Downtown Lakeland parking spots could become permanent outdoor dining areas
Some of the parking spaces in downtown Lakeland may soon become so-called parklets, a parking space that has been turned into a public outdoor space.
Some of the parking spaces in downtown Lakeland may soon become so-called parklets, a parking space that has been turned into a public outdoor space.
Polk schools welcome students back to campus
Kids came back to a whole new world when they returned to class in Polk County on Monday. For tens of thousands of students, it was their first day back to school since March, when classes were canceled because of COVID-19.
Kids came back to a whole new world when they returned to class in Polk County on Monday. For tens of thousands of students, it was their first day back to school since March, when classes were canceled because of COVID-19.
New school year begins for several Tampa Bay school districts with precautions, challenges
After being shuttered for more than five months, thousands of students across the Bay Area officially began their first day of school. This includes kids in Pinellas, Polk, Pasco and Hillsborough, though it was not without technical glitches.
After being shuttered for more than five months, thousands of students across the Bay Area officially began their first day of school. This includes kids in Pinellas, Polk, Pasco and Hillsborough, though it was not without technical glitches.
Students, teachers return to school Monday in many Bay Area counties
It’s been five long months since students in Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk and Pinellas County schools stepped foot in a classroom. However, Monday that will all change as many students are welcomed back to their school for the first time since March.
It’s been five long months since students in Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk and Pinellas County schools stepped foot in a classroom. However, Monday that will all change as many students are welcomed back to their school for the first time since March.
Polk County homeowner shoots, kills burglary suspect
A Polk County homeowner shot and killed Joshua Mathieu, 34, who was breaking into her home, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A Polk County homeowner shot and killed Joshua Mathieu, 34, who was breaking into her home, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Lack of funding may end program that provides free rides to Lakeland seniors
Elderpoint Ministries provides 700 rides a month to seniors, but it lost major funding earlier this year that could put an end to the free services.
Elderpoint Ministries provides 700 rides a month to seniors, but it lost major funding earlier this year that could put an end to the free services.
Safety is top of mind as Polk County teachers, students head back to school amid pandemic
When students and teachers in Polk, Pinellas and Pasco Counties go back to school on Monday, it is will be a very different place than the one they left a few months ago.
When students and teachers in Polk, Pinellas and Pasco Counties go back to school on Monday, it is will be a very different place than the one they left a few months ago.
Polk County opening sandbag fill sites for residents
With the potential chance of a tropical storm impacting Florida next week, Polk County officials are opening sandbag fill sites this weekend.
With the potential chance of a tropical storm impacting Florida next week, Polk County officials are opening sandbag fill sites this weekend.
Polk County students pick up iPads as they get ready to head back to class virtually
Polk County schools are handing out iPads to students who will be e-learning at home because of COVID-19, rather than going to class.
Polk County schools are handing out iPads to students who will be e-learning at home because of COVID-19, rather than going to class.
Former PTO president of Polk elementary school used school credit card for personal purchases, police say
A Winter Haven man was arrested for spending over $3,000 while using a school's credit card intended for the Parent Teacher Organization, police said.
A Winter Haven man was arrested for spending over $3,000 while using a school's credit card intended for the Parent Teacher Organization, police said.
French air-to-air missile accidentally sent to Lakeland airport
A French-made air-to-air missile was discovered at Lakeland Linder International Airport on Friday.
A French-made air-to-air missile was discovered at Lakeland Linder International Airport on Friday.
Teachers become independent online educators, give families options for schooling at home
The start of the school year has been filled with tough decisions for parents, as well as teachers, leading many to search for new ways to make sure students are still learning.
The start of the school year has been filled with tough decisions for parents, as well as teachers, leading many to search for new ways to make sure students are still learning.
Haines City High School graduate inspires teens through music
Making music has always been a part of Izaak Davis’ life. He started rapping in elementary school.
Making music has always been a part of Izaak Davis’ life. He started rapping in elementary school.