'It's all gone:' Lakeland man survives tornado that wrecked home, cars
Scott Leavitt lost his house, his truck, his Mustang, and his motorcycle in yesterday's tornado, and his cat is missing. It's just one of several such scenes along Gibson Shores Drive in north Lakeland.
Scott Leavitt lost his house, his truck, his Mustang, and his motorcycle in yesterday's tornado, and his cat is missing. It's just one of several such scenes along Gibson Shores Drive in north Lakeland.
From Pinellas to Polk, clean-up continues after tornadoes ripped through area
The National Weather Service confirms two tornadoes hit the Bay Area yesterday. An EF-2 tornado caused damage in Pinellas Park, while an EF-1 tore through homes in Polk County.
The National Weather Service confirms two tornadoes hit the Bay Area yesterday. An EF-2 tornado caused damage in Pinellas Park, while an EF-1 tore through homes in Polk County.
Polk woman tried to sell 8.8 pounds of meth to undercover detectives, officials say
A woman from Lake Wales tried to sell nearly 9 pounds, but it turned out the potential buyers were undercover Polk County detectives, according to the sheriff's office.
A woman from Lake Wales tried to sell nearly 9 pounds, but it turned out the potential buyers were undercover Polk County detectives, according to the sheriff's office.
Polk County giving away $2.5 million to help residents impacted by COVID-19 pay mortgage, rent
Polk County is giving away more than $2 million from the Cares Act to Polk County residents who lost income, lost a job, or got sick due to COVID-19 and need help paying back rent or mortgage.
Polk County is giving away more than $2 million from the Cares Act to Polk County residents who lost income, lost a job, or got sick due to COVID-19 and need help paying back rent or mortgage.
Two Gibsonia homes unlivable, another severely damaged by likely tornado
Storms that tore through Pinellas County continued to wreak havoc all the way into northern Lakeland Wednesday night.
Storms that tore through Pinellas County continued to wreak havoc all the way into northern Lakeland Wednesday night.
Women at a Frostproof RV resort bond while sewing blankets for migrants
Betsy Ross would be proud of these women at the Camp Inn RV Resort in Frostproof.
Betsy Ross would be proud of these women at the Camp Inn RV Resort in Frostproof.
Legoland Florida plans major expansion --with new rides -- in 2021
Legoland Florida says it's ready to expand.
Legoland Florida says it's ready to expand.
Polk County public schools temporarily suspending athletic programs due to pandemic
Effective immediately, all practices and competitions are canceled until Jan. 4, 2021, the county said, after more than 50 student-athletes participating in winter sports tested positive in recent weeks.
Effective immediately, all practices and competitions are canceled until Jan. 4, 2021, the county said, after more than 50 student-athletes participating in winter sports tested positive in recent weeks.
Suspect arrested in shooting of 49-year-old man in Lakeland, police say
Lakeland police said they arrested the man responsible for shooting and killing another on Monday.
Lakeland police said they arrested the man responsible for shooting and killing another on Monday.
80-year-old man dies following Polk County crash, deputies say
Polk County deputies say a Mulberry man was killed after he attempted to walk across a street Monday night.
Polk County deputies say a Mulberry man was killed after he attempted to walk across a street Monday night.
Man sentenced to 90 years for non-violent drug offense released, meets grandchildren
Richard DeLisi's sentence is among one of the longest ever handed down for a non-violent crime involving marijuana. But the Polk County man who was serving 90 years is now a free man.
Richard DeLisi's sentence is among one of the longest ever handed down for a non-violent crime involving marijuana. But the Polk County man who was serving 90 years is now a free man.
Former Lakeland commissioner, husband memorialized in lakeside ceremony
Former Lakeland city commissioner Edie Yates and her husband, David Henderson, were remembered during an informal ceremony along the Lake Mirror Promenade Monday night.
Former Lakeland city commissioner Edie Yates and her husband, David Henderson, were remembered during an informal ceremony along the Lake Mirror Promenade Monday night.
Dade City assistant principal arrested on DUI, drug possession charges
A Dade City assistant principal was arrested in Polk County on multiple drug possession charges and for DUI, the sheriff's office said Monday.
A Dade City assistant principal was arrested in Polk County on multiple drug possession charges and for DUI, the sheriff's office said Monday.
Father arrested for DUI after November crash that killed 2, including young son
Moises Melo De Leon, 27, is facing charges of DUI manslaughter, DUI serious injury, child neglect and aggravated child neglect after a November crash that killed his five-year-old son, critically injured his eight-year-old son and killed a 70-year-old man.
Moises Melo De Leon, 27, is facing charges of DUI manslaughter, DUI serious injury, child neglect and aggravated child neglect after a November crash that killed his five-year-old son, critically injured his eight-year-old son and killed a 70-year-old man.
Winter Haven man killed, 1 critically injured in multi-vehicle crash
Jose Flores, 56, was killed Friday night in a three-vehicle crash near Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Jose Flores, 56, was killed Friday night in a three-vehicle crash near Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
19-year-old in critical condition, 2 others hospitalized after pouring gas on bonfire
Investigators say Lane Evans was hanging out with three friends at his home on Hammock Loop Road Thursday night when he put gasoline on a bonfire.
Investigators say Lane Evans was hanging out with three friends at his home on Hammock Loop Road Thursday night when he put gasoline on a bonfire.
Polk City teens hospitalized after reportedly throwing gasoline into bonfire
Three teens were taken to the hospital for burn injuries after an incident involving a bonfire Thursday night in Polk County.
Three teens were taken to the hospital for burn injuries after an incident involving a bonfire Thursday night in Polk County.
Winter Haven catering company stocks refrigerator with free food for the homeless
The owner of Catering Oasis is feeding people for free.
The owner of Catering Oasis is feeding people for free.
94-year-old found dead following Davenport mobile home fire
Polk County detectives are investigating the death of a 94-year-old woman after her body was found following a fire.
Polk County detectives are investigating the death of a 94-year-old woman after her body was found following a fire.
Metalheads graduate Polk State machinist program with scholarship help from Metallica
A group of Polk State College students are singing the praises of the heavy metal band Metallica.
A group of Polk State College students are singing the praises of the heavy metal band Metallica.