Lakeland woman accused in Capitol riots allowed to stay out of jail until trial

Monday in a Washington DC courtroom, Corinne Montoni was allowed to stay out on bond with certain restrictions. The judge asked if she would comply with all of the conditions she quickly replied "yes."

Deputy, trooper suffer minor injuries after multi-vehicle crash on I-4

Patrol cars with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol were involved in a multi-vehicle crash on I-4 Friday evening. 

‘He is proud of me’: MIT’s first Black student president is granddaughter of Winter Haven’s first Black mayor

Just getting into a top-flight school like MIT, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is a great accomplishment, but Danielle Geathers, granddaughter of Lemuel Geathers, took that a step further by becoming the first Black woman president of the student body

Missing Winter Haven teen may be heading to Jacksonville to meet 29-year-old

A 15-year-old reported missing Wednesday could be making her way to Jacksonville to be with a 29-year-old man, according to Winter Haven police.

Graduation plans announced for Bay Area schools

Graduation for the class of 2020 was likely not the day they imagined. High school seniors in the Bay Area marked commencement online or attended very scaled back and socially distant celebrations.

Private travel takes off during pandemic

While many businesses struggle to just stay open during the pandemic, one at Lakeland Linder International Airport says it is taking off. 

Two dead following semi-truck crash in Winter Haven

Two people passed away following the crash, which occurred just south of the intersection of U.S. 27 and Cypress Gardens Boulevard in Winter Haven.

Lakeland woman charged with being at U.S. Capitol attack

Another Florida woman was arrested Tuesday for participating in the January attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Polk County organization will pay for childcare for working parents

The coalition is willing to pay up to $200 a week towards a family’s child care bill, as long as they meet certain requirements.

Florida pastors use influence to promote vaccination

Preachers, especially ones with large African American congregations, are talking about more than just salvation these days.

Photo exhibit celebrates Polk County’s innovative, inspirational women

March is Women’s History Month and Polk County is celebrating in a way that brings the past and present together with a unique photo exhibit. 

IMG Academy soccer coach arrested for DUI

Polk County deputies arrested Joshua Kiper, 38, of Plant City, early Saturday morning for DUI following a traffic stop.