Lakeland city commissioners vote to approve mask mandate beginning 5 p.m. Thursday
In a 180-degree turn, Lakeland city commissioners moved to approve a mandatory indoor mask resolution that goes into effect 5 p.m. Thursday.
In a 180-degree turn, Lakeland city commissioners moved to approve a mandatory indoor mask resolution that goes into effect 5 p.m. Thursday.
One dead in Lake Wales crash
Polk County deputies ay a 25-year-old man was killed in a Wednesday night crash.
Polk County deputies ay a 25-year-old man was killed in a Wednesday night crash.
LEGOLAND restructures business operations, lays off staff
On Wednesday, LEGOLAND announced that it laid off an unnamed amount of staff members as it restructured its business operations amid the coronavirus pandemic.
On Wednesday, LEGOLAND announced that it laid off an unnamed amount of staff members as it restructured its business operations amid the coronavirus pandemic.
'Jesus ain't happy': Finance secretary accused of stealing $768,000 from Calvary Baptist Church
Over the last five years, a Polk County woman pocketed over $768,000 from a Winter Haven church, and used the money during trips to theme parks, for Amazon purchases and a Match.com account, the sheriff announced.
Over the last five years, a Polk County woman pocketed over $768,000 from a Winter Haven church, and used the money during trips to theme parks, for Amazon purchases and a Match.com account, the sheriff announced.
Lakeland woman's Facebook page lists businesses that require face coverings
A Lakeland woman's Facebook page is helping shoppers identify businesses that require customers to wear face masks.
A Lakeland woman's Facebook page is helping shoppers identify businesses that require customers to wear face masks.
Annual fishing event with Polk County deputies connects agency to community
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd was away from the office Tuesday morning, as he, and his deputies, attended an annual fishing event with local kids.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd was away from the office Tuesday morning, as he, and his deputies, attended an annual fishing event with local kids.
Police body cameras, support for Black-owned businesses proposed by Lakeland residents at race relations forum
Lakeland City Commissioners held a race relations forum Monday, but they weren’t there to speak or discuss. Monday was all about listening.
Lakeland City Commissioners held a race relations forum Monday, but they weren’t there to speak or discuss. Monday was all about listening.
Signs remind Polk first responders that they are appreciated
Polk Fire Rescue just got a special thank-you. Aaron Hall and his mom Tanya delivered 48 signs to fire stations across the county that thank firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs for what they do every day.
Polk Fire Rescue just got a special thank-you. Aaron Hall and his mom Tanya delivered 48 signs to fire stations across the county that thank firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs for what they do every day.
Lakeland man killed in Sunday morning motorcycle crash
George Jones Jr., 63, died Sunday morning following a motorcycle crash at U.S. 98 an Illinois Ave., according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
George Jones Jr., 63, died Sunday morning following a motorcycle crash at U.S. 98 an Illinois Ave., according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Polk Museum of Art creates living art exhibit with plants and greenery
The Polk Museum of Art transformed their outdoor sculpture space with a different type of wall covering.
The Polk Museum of Art transformed their outdoor sculpture space with a different type of wall covering.
PCSO: Lakeland woman killed after car turns in front of motorcycle
Gabrielle Meek, 22, of Lakeland was killed Friday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Gabrielle Meek, 22, of Lakeland was killed Friday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Instead of mask mandate, Lakeland turns to influencers to slow COVID-19
Lakeland is taking a creative approach to try and convince people to wear a mask to stop the spread of COVID-19. The city just kicked off a new media campaign dubbed “Mask up, COVID down.”
Lakeland is taking a creative approach to try and convince people to wear a mask to stop the spread of COVID-19. The city just kicked off a new media campaign dubbed “Mask up, COVID down.”
Polk County paramedic arrested for domestic violence battery
Daniel Murphy, 23, a Polk County paramedic, was arrested on Friday following a domestic violence investigation, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Daniel Murphy, 23, a Polk County paramedic, was arrested on Friday following a domestic violence investigation, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Lake Gibson Middle teacher accused of having sexual relations with child during graduation party
Polk County detectives arrested a middle school teacher saying she had sexual relations with a juvenile.
Polk County detectives arrested a middle school teacher saying she had sexual relations with a juvenile.
Officer shot in ankle, suspect dead in Auburndale shooting, police say
A late-night traffic stop led to a deadly encounter, where an Auburndale officer was shot and the suspect was pronounced dead, officials said.
A late-night traffic stop led to a deadly encounter, where an Auburndale officer was shot and the suspect was pronounced dead, officials said.
Polk deputies officially have 'duty to intervene' if they see a colleague using excessive force
In the wake of George Floyd, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office wants to make something perfectly clear.
In the wake of George Floyd, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office wants to make something perfectly clear.
2 suspects charged with attempted murder after 15-year-old boy shot in Lake Wales
Two people face attempted murder charges following a shooting on Tuesday in Lake Wales that left a teenager seriously injured.
Two people face attempted murder charges following a shooting on Tuesday in Lake Wales that left a teenager seriously injured.
Subcontractors were not paid by Polk County construction company, officials say
After a group of subcontractors were not paid for the work they did for a construction company, leading to the rest of a Polk County man, detectives say.
After a group of subcontractors were not paid for the work they did for a construction company, leading to the rest of a Polk County man, detectives say.
Lakeland company creates contact-less thermometer to detect fever instantly
Like a commonly used thermometer gun, Theroscan uses infrared light to read your temperature. You put your wrist into a ring, and the gadget gives you an instantaneous reading.
Like a commonly used thermometer gun, Theroscan uses infrared light to read your temperature. You put your wrist into a ring, and the gadget gives you an instantaneous reading.
Polk County deputies searching for suspect vehicle connected to shooting of teen
Polk County deputies say they are searching for the person who shot a 15-year-old in a Lake Wales neighborhood.
Polk County deputies say they are searching for the person who shot a 15-year-old in a Lake Wales neighborhood.