Missing Charlotte County man found
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office says 79-year-old James Bernard Pidgeon, who went missing after last being seen at Gulf Cove Moose Lodge in Englewood, has been found.
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office says 79-year-old James Bernard Pidgeon, who went missing after last being seen at Gulf Cove Moose Lodge in Englewood, has been found.
Beloved Mulberry High School employee dies from COVID-19
Maria Hernandez, 55, is believed to be the first person in the Polk County School District to die from the virus.
Maria Hernandez, 55, is believed to be the first person in the Polk County School District to die from the virus.
Florida Polytech University professor gains international attention for coronavirus research
A Florida Polytechnic University professor is being recognized worldwide for his research on the coronavirus.
A Florida Polytechnic University professor is being recognized worldwide for his research on the coronavirus.
Former Ohio officer threatened violence in DC with homemade guns, police say
Investigators in Polk County say a former police officer from Ohio, upset by allegations of voter fraud, wrote about building homemade guns and heading to Washington to carry out violence.
Investigators in Polk County say a former police officer from Ohio, upset by allegations of voter fraud, wrote about building homemade guns and heading to Washington to carry out violence.
New Lakeland clinic targets lingering COVID symptoms
COVID can cause substantial damage to your heart, lungs and kidneys, which is fairly easy to diagnose. But some doctors may not connect other more general symptoms to the coronavirus as easily.
COVID can cause substantial damage to your heart, lungs and kidneys, which is fairly easy to diagnose. But some doctors may not connect other more general symptoms to the coronavirus as easily.
Lakeland health officials warn of COVID case increase
As a result of rapidly rising number of cases, Lakeland commissioners are crafting a strongly worded resolution urging people to wear a mask, and take precautions against the virus. They plan to vote on it next Tuesday.
As a result of rapidly rising number of cases, Lakeland commissioners are crafting a strongly worded resolution urging people to wear a mask, and take precautions against the virus. They plan to vote on it next Tuesday.
Lakeland fire training facility gets makeover to better train firefighters
Training just got easier for Lakeland firefighters because their fire rescue training facility just went through a full makeover.
Training just got easier for Lakeland firefighters because their fire rescue training facility just went through a full makeover.
New Lakeland Fire Rescue Training Center
The Lakeland Fire Rescue Training Center celebrated a grand re-opening this week after a huge makeover.
The Lakeland Fire Rescue Training Center celebrated a grand re-opening this week after a huge makeover.
Polk COVID vaccine line gets 100 calls per second
The Health Department’s Nicole Riley says Polk County has about 1,500 appointment slots. But with nearly 145,000 eligible resident 65 and over, demand has overwhelmed supply.
The Health Department’s Nicole Riley says Polk County has about 1,500 appointment slots. But with nearly 145,000 eligible resident 65 and over, demand has overwhelmed supply.
Polk County men stole skulls from veterans’ graves for ‘religious rituals,’ detectives say
DNA from cigars led deputies to two Polk County men who allegedly stole the remains of four veterans, taking them into a "religious shrine" inside a Lake Wales home where human skulls and other bones were found.
DNA from cigars led deputies to two Polk County men who allegedly stole the remains of four veterans, taking them into a "religious shrine" inside a Lake Wales home where human skulls and other bones were found.
Polk County sets up new COVID-19 vaccination registration phone line
Polk County has just set up a new phone line so that people 65 and over can register to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Polk County has just set up a new phone line so that people 65 and over can register to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Attendant, student arrested after Polk County school bus fight
Algarene Richards, 68, and a 15-year-old male, both of Lake Wales, were arrested Wednesday after an altercation on a school bus, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Algarene Richards, 68, and a 15-year-old male, both of Lake Wales, were arrested Wednesday after an altercation on a school bus, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Winter Haven man proud of World Championship of Darts run
One of the best dart throwers in the world just happens to live in Winter Haven, Florida. His name is Danny Baggish, and darts came very naturally to him from a very young age.
One of the best dart throwers in the world just happens to live in Winter Haven, Florida. His name is Danny Baggish, and darts came very naturally to him from a very young age.
PCSO: 3 suspects arrested after Lakeland shooting, crime spree
Polk County deputies have arrested Gardell Young Jr., 42, William Kirkland, 37, and Seth Edward Deming, 38, after they say the three men shot one person and threatened to shoot a family during a 24-hour crime spree in Lakeland.
Polk County deputies have arrested Gardell Young Jr., 42, William Kirkland, 37, and Seth Edward Deming, 38, after they say the three men shot one person and threatened to shoot a family during a 24-hour crime spree in Lakeland.
Police: Winter Haven student on bicycle seriously injured after she was struck by vehicle
A student was seriously injured after she was struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning in Winter Haven.
A student was seriously injured after she was struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning in Winter Haven.
Eastbound lanes of I-4 closed for fatal pedestrian crash in Davenport
A deadly crash involving a pedestrian has shut down the eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 in Davenport.
A deadly crash involving a pedestrian has shut down the eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 in Davenport.
Short chase ends with crash along I-4 in Lakeland
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a trooper spotted a “reckless vehicle” speeding along westbound I-4 near Lakeland. As the trooper began pursuing the vehicle, it crashed just west of the Route 33 exit, but kept going until it crashed again at the Socrum Loop exit three miles away.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a trooper spotted a “reckless vehicle” speeding along westbound I-4 near Lakeland. As the trooper began pursuing the vehicle, it crashed just west of the Route 33 exit, but kept going until it crashed again at the Socrum Loop exit three miles away.
Haines City woman wanted on hit-and-run and child abuse charges arrested
Police in Haines City said the woman accused of crashing into a garbage truck Monday and injuring an unrestrained child in her vehicle turned herself in.
Police in Haines City said the woman accused of crashing into a garbage truck Monday and injuring an unrestrained child in her vehicle turned herself in.
Grady Judd begins historic fifth term as Polk County sheriff
In Polk County, Sheriff Grady Judd made county history as he was sworn in for his fifth term Tuesday.
In Polk County, Sheriff Grady Judd made county history as he was sworn in for his fifth term Tuesday.
Haines City woman wanted for hit-and-run crash, child abuse
Police in Haines City are searching for a woman who faces multiple charges for allegedly driving head-on into a garbage truck, causing an unrestrained child in her car to be injured.
Police in Haines City are searching for a woman who faces multiple charges for allegedly driving head-on into a garbage truck, causing an unrestrained child in her car to be injured.