Family pleas for justice in killing of mother of 3 in Lakeland

The family of a Lakeland woman is pleading for justice. 25-year-old Jeannie Dominguez was killed at her home while her three young children were inside. Five difficult days later, there have been no arrests.

Funeral expenses for Frostproof murder victims covered by 'overwhelming generosity' of donations

The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced they will no longer accept any donations since they received an overwhelming amount of support to help pay for the funeral expenses for the three friends killed in Frostproof one week ago.

21-year-old dies following traffic crash in Lakeland

Polk County deputies said a Lakeland man passed away following a single-vehicle crash early Friday morning.

Bartow police arrest 2 for first-degree attempted murder

Bartow police arrested Cheyanne Prentice, 24 and Elvin Brea, 25 on first-degree attempted murder charges after they allegedly shot someone in the area of Indica Court and Parker Street on July 10.

Suspects in Frostproof triple-murder appear in court

The first court appearance for three people charged in the deaths of three fishing buddies in Frostproof took place Thursday afternoon.

Polk County deputies searching for driver that hit, killed woman before fleeing scene

The Traffic Homicide Unit of the Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit & run crash that killed a pedestrian Tuesday evening on Combee Road in Lakeland, just south of the intersection with Old Combee Road.

Three children inside home while mother was shot to death: Lakeland police

Lakeland police hope someone will help find the person responsible for the death of a 25-year-old mother of three children under the age of 8.

$30,000 reward offered for information in murder of 3 fishing buddies in Frostproof

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with several agencies to offer a $30,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons who killed three men fishing in Frostproof Friday evening.

Lakeland police searching for missing woman 

Lakeland police are searching for Beverly Simpson-Gallagher, 72, who was last seen Friday, July 17 between 12:30-1 p.m. at the Talbot House in Lakeland.

Polk deputies seek two suspects after Davenport murder

Deputies in Polk County say they’re looking for two “armed and dangerous” suspects after a drug-related murder in Davenport on Wednesday.