Fort Meade man arrested on third DUI charge after crashing into orange tree, sheriff says
A Polk County deputy was struck in the face by a DUI suspect after the man crashed his pick-up truck into an orange tree, officials said.
A Polk County deputy was struck in the face by a DUI suspect after the man crashed his pick-up truck into an orange tree, officials said.
Florida Polytech's largest class begins arriving, mindful of 'Golden Rules of COVID'
It’s back to the books at Florida Polytechnic University. On Tuesday, cars with students and parents periodically drove into the parking lots of the university’s dorms, but it was not the usual frenzy.
It’s back to the books at Florida Polytechnic University. On Tuesday, cars with students and parents periodically drove into the parking lots of the university’s dorms, but it was not the usual frenzy.
Possible human remains located in Bartow, police say
Police in Bartow are investigating whether human remains were discovered Monday.
Police in Bartow are investigating whether human remains were discovered Monday.
Voters may still cast ballot in person, even after voting by mail
Polls open bright and early Tuesday morning for the Florida Primary Election Day. Hundreds of thousands cast their votes early and there has been a massive increase in votes cast by mail.
Polls open bright and early Tuesday morning for the Florida Primary Election Day. Hundreds of thousands cast their votes early and there has been a massive increase in votes cast by mail.
Red Cross needs committed volunteers before a hurricane strikes
The Red Cross is recruiting volunteers who would be available to help in the case of a hurricane.
The Red Cross is recruiting volunteers who would be available to help in the case of a hurricane.
Students protest Florida Southern College's single-student dorm room policy
Almost half of the students who attend Florida Southern College will not be going back to campus when classes resume in a few weeks, but for many, staying off-campus is not their preference.
Almost half of the students who attend Florida Southern College will not be going back to campus when classes resume in a few weeks, but for many, staying off-campus is not their preference.
Polk deputies searching for vehicle after deadly Fort Meade hit-and-run
Deputies in Polk County are looking for help identifying the driver that killed a pedestrian, then drove off.
Deputies in Polk County are looking for help identifying the driver that killed a pedestrian, then drove off.
Gun violence rising in the US; Bay Area law enforcement see impacts locally
Even though the country has seen a drop in crime overall, experts say the number of shootings nationwide in the last five months has gone up.
Even though the country has seen a drop in crime overall, experts say the number of shootings nationwide in the last five months has gone up.
Polk deputies arrest 2 Orlando teens for burglarizing cars
Polk deputies have arrested Tahj Lee Scott, 19, along with a 17-year-old, both of Orlando, for multiple car burglaries in Lake Wales.
Polk deputies have arrested Tahj Lee Scott, 19, along with a 17-year-old, both of Orlando, for multiple car burglaries in Lake Wales.
Lakeland police: Man with extensive criminal history killed parents following argument
Felix Noel Molina, 42, is accused of murdering his parents at their home in Lakeland on Sunday, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Felix Noel Molina, 42, is accused of murdering his parents at their home in Lakeland on Sunday, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Crash involving two tractor-trailers closes SR-33 in Lakeland
Lakeland police have shut down State Road 33 in all directions after two tractor-trailers collided.
Lakeland police have shut down State Road 33 in all directions after two tractor-trailers collided.
Police make arrest in Lakeland double homicide
On Thursday, police arrested Felix Noel Molina, 42, who will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with two bodies discovered by Lakeland police following a wellness check on Sunday.
On Thursday, police arrested Felix Noel Molina, 42, who will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with two bodies discovered by Lakeland police following a wellness check on Sunday.
Sheriff ups rewards, vows to solve Polk County's only two unsolved homicides
The families of Shay Collins and Alphonsa Payne have two of the worst things imaginable in common: They know the trauma of a loved one being murdered and they know the continued pain of knowing the killer is still out there.
The families of Shay Collins and Alphonsa Payne have two of the worst things imaginable in common: They know the trauma of a loved one being murdered and they know the continued pain of knowing the killer is still out there.
Wrong-way driver in stolen vehicle crashes into car carrying mother, infant, police say
Three people -- the driver of a stolen vehicle, a mother and her infant -- were seriously injured following a crash in Lakeland early Tuesday morning.
Three people -- the driver of a stolen vehicle, a mother and her infant -- were seriously injured following a crash in Lakeland early Tuesday morning.
Violinist's mystery project becomes part of Lakeland recording studio's folklore
A violinist and the crew at a music studio in Lakeland were recently called upon to create music for a top-secret project. They were finally told what it was all about on July 24, 2020 -- mere hours before the rest of the world hit play on "Folklore," the eighth studio album by superstar singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.
A violinist and the crew at a music studio in Lakeland were recently called upon to create music for a top-secret project. They were finally told what it was all about on July 24, 2020 -- mere hours before the rest of the world hit play on "Folklore," the eighth studio album by superstar singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.
Tampa woman arrested for DUI after leaving crash that injured two people, deputies say
A 41-year-old woman from Tampa was arrested for DUI following a crash in Polk County, deputies say.
A 41-year-old woman from Tampa was arrested for DUI following a crash in Polk County, deputies say.
Hardee County Sheriff's Office asking for help locating missing, endangered woman
The Hardee County Sheriff’s Office says they have located a missing woman who was last seen in Bartow Friday evening.
The Hardee County Sheriff’s Office says they have located a missing woman who was last seen in Bartow Friday evening.
Teen dies following Lakeland crash, police say
Three teenagers were injured in a single-vehicle crash Saturday night, with one of the teens passing away from her injuries the following morning, police say.
Three teenagers were injured in a single-vehicle crash Saturday night, with one of the teens passing away from her injuries the following morning, police say.
Lakeland police investigating double homicide after discovering 2 bodies during wellness check
Lakeland police are investigating a double homicide after discovering two bodies inside a home near the 1500 block of West Highland Street.
Lakeland police are investigating a double homicide after discovering two bodies inside a home near the 1500 block of West Highland Street.
Eating outside, picking up food at drop-off sites; lunchtime will be different for Polk County students
COVID-19 is changing the way kids are going to eat when the new school year begins. The Polk County School District just unveiled its new procedures aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
COVID-19 is changing the way kids are going to eat when the new school year begins. The Polk County School District just unveiled its new procedures aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus.