Polk County receives unexpected partial shipment of Moderna vaccine
Moderna shipments around the country have been delayed because of wintery conditions up north.
Moderna shipments around the country have been delayed because of wintery conditions up north.
Auburndale growth explosion presents challenge for city
There is an explosion of growth in what has been an otherwise fairly sleepy Polk County town until recently.
There is an explosion of growth in what has been an otherwise fairly sleepy Polk County town until recently.
'Evil' man accused of burglarizing homes while victims attended funerals
"There are evil people in the world. This is one of them," Polk Sheriff Grady Judd said, explaining how a Lake Wales man burglarized the homes of mourners.
"There are evil people in the world. This is one of them," Polk Sheriff Grady Judd said, explaining how a Lake Wales man burglarized the homes of mourners.
‘Florida Farm Finder’ connects consumers to fresh local products
Floridians can now go online and connect with farms locally -- and across the state -- for fresh products through a Facebook page and website called ‘Florida Farm Finder.’
Floridians can now go online and connect with farms locally -- and across the state -- for fresh products through a Facebook page and website called ‘Florida Farm Finder.’
77-year-old woman killed in Davenport crash, police say
An elderly woman from Davenport was killed in a crash after another driver traveled into the path of her vehicle, police said.
An elderly woman from Davenport was killed in a crash after another driver traveled into the path of her vehicle, police said.
Severe winter weather in parts of US delay vaccine shipments in Florida
COVID-19 vaccine shipments to Florida have been delayed because of the snow and ice storm affecting most of the country.
COVID-19 vaccine shipments to Florida have been delayed because of the snow and ice storm affecting most of the country.
Polk County landlords get financial help for tenants past-due due to COVID-19
Help is on the way for landlords whose tenants have not paid rent because of COVID-19. Polk County just got $9 million in federal money to throw them a lifeline.
Help is on the way for landlords whose tenants have not paid rent because of COVID-19. Polk County just got $9 million in federal money to throw them a lifeline.
Crews torch more than 200 acres in Polk County as part of prescribed burn
Forest rangers are gearing up for the upcoming wildfire season by burning brush in key areas. Members of the Florida Forest Service performed a prescribed burn in Polk County Tuesday, igniting more than 200 acres.
Forest rangers are gearing up for the upcoming wildfire season by burning brush in key areas. Members of the Florida Forest Service performed a prescribed burn in Polk County Tuesday, igniting more than 200 acres.
8-year-old passenger dies after pickup truck flipped on Lakeland road, deputies say
The young grandson of a pickup truck driver was killed after the vehicle flipped Monday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
The young grandson of a pickup truck driver was killed after the vehicle flipped Monday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Lake Wales driver exited vehicle following crash and was struck, killed while assessing damage, police say
Polk County deputies said a man, who was involved in a crash in Winter Haven, was killed after he exited his vehicle and was struck by another car.
Polk County deputies said a man, who was involved in a crash in Winter Haven, was killed after he exited his vehicle and was struck by another car.
Attorney defends Polk County deputy's tweets as protected speech
During a press conference last month, the picture Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd painted of Deputy Peter Heneen was damning.
During a press conference last month, the picture Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd painted of Deputy Peter Heneen was damning.
Armed suspect arrested during robbery in Lakeland convenience store, police say
A Lakeland police officer happened to be in the parking lot as the robbery was taking place.
A Lakeland police officer happened to be in the parking lot as the robbery was taking place.
PCSO: Excessive speed likely played a role in fatal Polk County crash
One person was killed and another was injured following a crash in Polk County early Saturday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
One person was killed and another was injured following a crash in Polk County early Saturday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Hospital employee accused of sexually assaulting 82-year-old patient in elevator, police say
Jordan Robert James, 21, was arrested after detectives say he sexually assaulted an 82-year-old patient at Lakeland Regional Health.
Jordan Robert James, 21, was arrested after detectives say he sexually assaulted an 82-year-old patient at Lakeland Regional Health.
Polk County teacher arrested after hitting 2 teens in McDonald’s parking lot, police say
Bartow police arrested Liquindella Clark, a teacher employed by the Polk County School Board, after they say she got into a physical altercation with several juveniles following a basketball game, according to the Bartow Police Department.
Bartow police arrested Liquindella Clark, a teacher employed by the Polk County School Board, after they say she got into a physical altercation with several juveniles following a basketball game, according to the Bartow Police Department.
Daredevil Nik Wallenda, dressed as a pirate, walks wire across Legoland
He has done it again. Daredevil Nik Wallenda has walked the wire to the amazement of the crowd below, this time at Legoland Florida, dressed as a pirate.
He has done it again. Daredevil Nik Wallenda has walked the wire to the amazement of the crowd below, this time at Legoland Florida, dressed as a pirate.
Polk deputies arrest middle school PE teacher for DUI after crash in Winter Haven
According to deputies, the middle school teacher's eyes were red and watery after the crash as she said, "I am in so much trouble" and "I messed up bad." The sheriff's office said she's been charged with DUI twice before.
According to deputies, the middle school teacher's eyes were red and watery after the crash as she said, "I am in so much trouble" and "I messed up bad." The sheriff's office said she's been charged with DUI twice before.
Polk deputies arrest man accused of carjacking Amazon delivery van
Deputies in Polk County arrested a man who they say carjacked an Amazon delivery driver on Wednesday.
Deputies in Polk County arrested a man who they say carjacked an Amazon delivery driver on Wednesday.
Police: Person shot dog, then themselves, at Lake Wales boat ramp
Police say a person killed their dog and then died by suicide at a Lake Wales boat ramp this morning.
Police say a person killed their dog and then died by suicide at a Lake Wales boat ramp this morning.
Lakeland mobile home park converted to help transient residents recover from COVID-19
Those struggling with homelessness are at higher than average risk for contracting COVID-19 due to the nature of their living situations on the streets and in shelters.
Those struggling with homelessness are at higher than average risk for contracting COVID-19 due to the nature of their living situations on the streets and in shelters.