Lakeland food pantry sees exponential growth in need
Every Tuesday morning, hundreds of cars line up to get help with one of life's necessities -- food.
Every Tuesday morning, hundreds of cars line up to get help with one of life's necessities -- food.
Lake Wales police search for shooting suspect
Police in Lake Wales are searching for a suspected shooter responsible for injuring one person on Monday.
Police in Lake Wales are searching for a suspected shooter responsible for injuring one person on Monday.
Polk deputies shoot back, wound man who fired on them
Investigators say it started Sunday evening when the man held a shotgun to his own head on Facebook Live and threatened to kill himself.
Investigators say it started Sunday evening when the man held a shotgun to his own head on Facebook Live and threatened to kill himself.
Polk County shooting leaves deputy injured, suspect hospitalized, officials say
The suspect involved in a deputy-involved shooting in Mulberry was hospitalized, according to the sheriff's office, and one of the deputies had a minor injury to his arm.
The suspect involved in a deputy-involved shooting in Mulberry was hospitalized, according to the sheriff's office, and one of the deputies had a minor injury to his arm.
Deputies arrest teenage brothers wanted in connection to body found in orange grove
Brothers Jojo Lobato, 19, and Angel Lobato, 18, of Lake Wales, were arrested Saturday night in Lake Wales thanks to a tip regarding their location, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Brothers Jojo Lobato, 19, and Angel Lobato, 18, of Lake Wales, were arrested Saturday night in Lake Wales thanks to a tip regarding their location, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
U.S. Marshals arrest New York fugitive in Polk County
Raymond Jackson, 22, was arrested Friday in Lakeland after he allegedly fled to Florida from New York, where he was indicted for second-degree murder.
Raymond Jackson, 22, was arrested Friday in Lakeland after he allegedly fled to Florida from New York, where he was indicted for second-degree murder.
Polk deputies searching for 2 teenage brothers possibly connected to murder victim found in orange grove
Horstman says Jo Jo Labato, 19, and his brother Angel, 18, are on the run after stealing the car of Danne Frazier. Frazier’s body was found earlier this week in a Lake Wales orange grove.
Horstman says Jo Jo Labato, 19, and his brother Angel, 18, are on the run after stealing the car of Danne Frazier. Frazier’s body was found earlier this week in a Lake Wales orange grove.
PCSO: Lake Wales man committed crimes with child to ‘toughen him up’
Ernest McKnight III, 36, was arrested Thursday after deputies say he committed a series of crimes over several days, some in the company of an eight-year-old child.
Ernest McKnight III, 36, was arrested Thursday after deputies say he committed a series of crimes over several days, some in the company of an eight-year-old child.
Suspect arrested in double murder of former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband
Lakeland police have announced an arrest in the murders of Edith and David Henderson, who were found dead in their home Tuesday.
Lakeland police have announced an arrest in the murders of Edith and David Henderson, who were found dead in their home Tuesday.
Former Lakeland commissioner, husband identified as murder victims
Lakeland police detectives said the two victims in Tuesday's murder investigation were identified as a former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband.
Lakeland police detectives said the two victims in Tuesday's murder investigation were identified as a former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband.
Tropical Storm Eta information: Polk County
Ongoing updates from Polk County as Tropical Storm Eta impacts Florida.
Ongoing updates from Polk County as Tropical Storm Eta impacts Florida.
Homicide investigation underway in death of two in home along Lake Morton
Two people are dead and a homicide investigation is underway in Lakeland Tuesday night.
Two people are dead and a homicide investigation is underway in Lakeland Tuesday night.
Polk sheriff: 4 teens charged with attempted murder for intentionally running over woman with van
Investigators said 18-year-old Elijah Stansell brought three friends -- ages 14, 15 and 16 -- to the home to "handle" an ongoing romantic dispute with the victim's teenage son. They ended up running her down, leaving her in critical condition.
Investigators said 18-year-old Elijah Stansell brought three friends -- ages 14, 15 and 16 -- to the home to "handle" an ongoing romantic dispute with the victim's teenage son. They ended up running her down, leaving her in critical condition.
Concerned about cost of housing, Polk plans to build affordable homes
Polk County is kicking off a new program to help low- and moderate-income residents become homeowners. The county plans to start by building two homes in Davenport and two in Lakeland and sell them for less than $130,000.
Polk County is kicking off a new program to help low- and moderate-income residents become homeowners. The county plans to start by building two homes in Davenport and two in Lakeland and sell them for less than $130,000.
Circle B offers quiet spot to catch the sunrise -- if you don't mind the gators
The Circle B Bar Reserve may be known best for its famous resident, ‘Humpback’ the alligator. But there’s a lot more to see at the Lakeland park aside from the giant gators.
The Circle B Bar Reserve may be known best for its famous resident, ‘Humpback’ the alligator. But there’s a lot more to see at the Lakeland park aside from the giant gators.
Polk County suspect arrested in shooting that left 1 dead, 1 injured
A woman was killed, and another was injured, during a weekend shooting in Polk County. On Monday, deputies said they arrested a suspect.
A woman was killed, and another was injured, during a weekend shooting in Polk County. On Monday, deputies said they arrested a suspect.
PCSO: Woman killed by train in Polk County
Sandra Locke, 44, was killed Saturday night after being struck by a train, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Sandra Locke, 44, was killed Saturday night after being struck by a train, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Lake Wales man arrested for DUI following fatal crash
Charles Goodman, 22, of Lake Wales was killed Friday evening in a crash in unincorporated Lake Wales, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Charles Goodman, 22, of Lake Wales was killed Friday evening in a crash in unincorporated Lake Wales, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Winter Haven man charged in Rose Motel double homicide
Winter Haven Police have charged Beloni Petitfrere, 38, of Winter Haven, in the October 13 double homicide at the Rose Motel.
Winter Haven Police have charged Beloni Petitfrere, 38, of Winter Haven, in the October 13 double homicide at the Rose Motel.
Neighbors concerned about plan to sell Polk's last dairy farm to developers
After being a dairyman all his life, owner Mike Carey finally wants to move on. He was already struggling with the rising cost of grain and lagging milk prices. Then last year, a tornado hit the dairy, ripping off roofs and trashing several buildings.
After being a dairyman all his life, owner Mike Carey finally wants to move on. He was already struggling with the rising cost of grain and lagging milk prices. Then last year, a tornado hit the dairy, ripping off roofs and trashing several buildings.