Lakeland food hall adds masks to the menu after city decides not to
A trendy Lakeland eatery, The Joinery, is now requiring customers wear to masks, despite what the city says.
A trendy Lakeland eatery, The Joinery, is now requiring customers wear to masks, despite what the city says.
Despite community spread, Lakeland commissioners decide against mandating face coverings
For nearly two hours, Lakeland leaders spoke about possibly making face coverings mandatory in the city, but when the mayor moved to approve the executive order, no commissioner seconded the motion.
For nearly two hours, Lakeland leaders spoke about possibly making face coverings mandatory in the city, but when the mayor moved to approve the executive order, no commissioner seconded the motion.
Lakeland retirement community receives overwhelming response to pen pal request
A Lakeland retirement community is receiving more than 400 cards, letters and presents a day after putting out a call for pen pals.
A Lakeland retirement community is receiving more than 400 cards, letters and presents a day after putting out a call for pen pals.
Polk County residents send gifts, encouragement to law enforcement officers
Polk County law enforcement is seeing an outpouring of gifts and messages of encouragement during this time of clashes between civil rights protestors and police.
Polk County law enforcement is seeing an outpouring of gifts and messages of encouragement during this time of clashes between civil rights protestors and police.
Polk police academy sees steady stream of applicants despite intense officer scrutiny nationwide
Despite the intense scrutiny on law enforcement around the county, a local police academy has not seen a drop off in the number of applicants.
Despite the intense scrutiny on law enforcement around the county, a local police academy has not seen a drop off in the number of applicants.
Child porn suspect accused of convincing 10-year-old to send nude photos on Facebook, detectives say
Polk County detectives arrested a 19-year-old man on child pornography charges, saying he manipulated a child into sending him nude images.
Polk County detectives arrested a 19-year-old man on child pornography charges, saying he manipulated a child into sending him nude images.
Double fatal crash caused by driver with revoked license since 2013, deputies say
Two drivers are dead after one of them veered off a roadway, causing a three-vehicle crash in Lakeland, investigators said, adding that the driver's vehicle was involved in a highway hit-and-run crash earlier in the day.
Two drivers are dead after one of them veered off a roadway, causing a three-vehicle crash in Lakeland, investigators said, adding that the driver's vehicle was involved in a highway hit-and-run crash earlier in the day.
'They may be living next to you': Over 1,400 charges filed against 16 child porn suspects in Polk County
While describing the 16 child porn suspects arrested in a recent operation, the Polk County sheriff had a warning for the public, saying those types of suspects can be someone you wouldn't expect.
While describing the 16 child porn suspects arrested in a recent operation, the Polk County sheriff had a warning for the public, saying those types of suspects can be someone you wouldn't expect.
Pharmacists, nurse, theme park employees among arrests for "horrific" child porn
The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced Monday the arrest of 16 men who allegedly possessed and distributed child pornography.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced Monday the arrest of 16 men who allegedly possessed and distributed child pornography.
DUI suspect had 0.204 BAC following Auburndale crash that killed 1, injures 2 including child
A Winter Haven woman was arrested for DUI after a deadly crash in Auburndale, police said.
A Winter Haven woman was arrested for DUI after a deadly crash in Auburndale, police said.
Married couple stole nearly $8,000 from Mulberry Dixie Youth Baseball League, sheriff says
Detectives said a husband and wife used their roles on the board of a Mulberry youth baseball league to steal thousands of dollars.
Detectives said a husband and wife used their roles on the board of a Mulberry youth baseball league to steal thousands of dollars.
Polk County asking for input on what upcoming school year will look like
Polk County is asking what parents and others think with an online survey.
Polk County is asking what parents and others think with an online survey.
Stabbing suspect fatally shot by deputies had history of mental health issues, sheriff says
A suspect who barricaded himself inside a Winter Haven apartment urged deputies to fatally shoot him after he stabbed his mother in the chest Wednesday morning, the sheriff said.
A suspect who barricaded himself inside a Winter Haven apartment urged deputies to fatally shoot him after he stabbed his mother in the chest Wednesday morning, the sheriff said.
Bay Area law enforcement make small changes, reinforce existing policies on use-of-force
The Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg police departments say their policies are sufficient but are reminding officers of the rules. Sarasota PD banned choke-holds. But for the most part, Bay Area law enforcement are only making small changes in response to big outcry for reform.
The Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg police departments say their policies are sufficient but are reminding officers of the rules. Sarasota PD banned choke-holds. But for the most part, Bay Area law enforcement are only making small changes in response to big outcry for reform.
Polk County leaders hear passionate pleas from community ready for change
Law enforcement, black community leaders and elected officials met Monday night to recap the massive Black Lives Matter demonstration over the weekend and discuss partnerships in the future.
Law enforcement, black community leaders and elected officials met Monday night to recap the massive Black Lives Matter demonstration over the weekend and discuss partnerships in the future.
Five arrested following May 31 protest in Lakeland
Five suspects were arrested on various charges following a protest in Lakeland on May 31. Detectives said one of those suspects tried to convince others to burn down a courthouse.
Five suspects were arrested on various charges following a protest in Lakeland on May 31. Detectives said one of those suspects tried to convince others to burn down a courthouse.
Winter Haven police find missing man with dementia
Winter Haven police were searching for a missing man, but say he has since been found safe.
Winter Haven police were searching for a missing man, but say he has since been found safe.
Black Lives Matter rally is largest gathering Polk County has ever seen, organizers say
Black Lives Matter Restoration Polk hosted one of the largest gatherings Polk County has ever seen, with 2,000 people marching through the city and gathering at Munn Park on Sunday.
Black Lives Matter Restoration Polk hosted one of the largest gatherings Polk County has ever seen, with 2,000 people marching through the city and gathering at Munn Park on Sunday.
Rain didn’t dampen the spirits of seniors graduating high school in Polk County
With their biggest fans filling the stadium, rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of high school seniors in Polk County Saturday morning.
With their biggest fans filling the stadium, rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of high school seniors in Polk County Saturday morning.
Lakeland Police Department launches Citizens Advisory Board
In this time of national unrest over race issues, the Lakeland Police Department is launching a new Citizens Advisory Board.
In this time of national unrest over race issues, the Lakeland Police Department is launching a new Citizens Advisory Board.