Walmart, Sam’s Club pharmacies in Florida to administer COVID-19 vaccines
Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies announced they will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines in Florida, including 17 locations in the Bay Area.
Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies announced they will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines in Florida, including 17 locations in the Bay Area.
Two Polk County nurses arrested in separate DUI cases
Polk Sheriff Grady Judd said two nurses recently "put people’s lives in jeopardy" and, as a result, were arrested for DUI.
Polk Sheriff Grady Judd said two nurses recently "put people’s lives in jeopardy" and, as a result, were arrested for DUI.
Polk deputies search for 27-year-old woman missing since Wednesday
Polk deputies are searching for 27-year-old Ashton Leigh Knowles, who hasn't been seen in six days. Investigators say they believe she may be in danger.
Polk deputies are searching for 27-year-old Ashton Leigh Knowles, who hasn't been seen in six days. Investigators say they believe she may be in danger.
Sheriff: Polk homeowner shoots neighbor who broke into his home
A homeowner in Polk County shot and killed a burglar who broke into his home while the family slept, investigators said.
A homeowner in Polk County shot and killed a burglar who broke into his home while the family slept, investigators said.
Coronavirus reinfection rates rising, likely underreported, expert says
If you have been through COVID-19 once, you certainly don’t want to go down that road again. Unfortunately, it is possible. Data on coronavirus reinfection is nothing close to complete, but it is clear that cases are starting to rise.
If you have been through COVID-19 once, you certainly don’t want to go down that road again. Unfortunately, it is possible. Data on coronavirus reinfection is nothing close to complete, but it is clear that cases are starting to rise.
Young Bucs fan gets his first team jersey on Super Bowl Sunday
A young Bucs fan finally got his first team jersey on Super Bowl Sunday.
A young Bucs fan finally got his first team jersey on Super Bowl Sunday.
Frostproof's 'Donald J. Trump Week' ends with protest at City Hall
Late Friday afternoon, protesters gathered outside Frostproof City Hall in response to a city proclamation declaring the first week in February Donald J. Trump Week.
Late Friday afternoon, protesters gathered outside Frostproof City Hall in response to a city proclamation declaring the first week in February Donald J. Trump Week.
Lakeland submits Tigers spring training pandemic plan to MLB
Spring training is just a few weeks away, but things are going to be a lot different this year thanks to COVID-19.
Spring training is just a few weeks away, but things are going to be a lot different this year thanks to COVID-19.
Winter Haven police search for hit-and-run driver who left victim seriously injured
Winter Haven police released surveillance video showing a crash where the driver fled after hitting a pedestrian. They are now searching for the hit-and-run suspect.
Winter Haven police released surveillance video showing a crash where the driver fled after hitting a pedestrian. They are now searching for the hit-and-run suspect.
City of Frostproof votes to declare first week of February as 'Donald J. Trump' week
Officials in the city of Frostproof have voted to declare the first week of February as "Donald J. Trump Week" in honor of the former president.
Officials in the city of Frostproof have voted to declare the first week of February as "Donald J. Trump Week" in honor of the former president.
City of Lakeland removes criminal record checkbox for employment
The the city of Lakeland government has joined the 'ban the box' initiative to remove disclosing a criminal record from the initial application process.
The the city of Lakeland government has joined the 'ban the box' initiative to remove disclosing a criminal record from the initial application process.
Publix employee arrested after fraudulently receiving $2,000 from Polk CARES program, deputies say
Polk detectives announced the 11th suspect arrested in their investigation to track down residents who fraudulently filed for COVID-19 relief funds when they didn’t qualify.
Polk detectives announced the 11th suspect arrested in their investigation to track down residents who fraudulently filed for COVID-19 relief funds when they didn’t qualify.
Polk school employee arrested for DUI following Lake Wales crash
An employee of the Polk County School Board is facing a DUI charge after crashing into a fence over the weekend.
An employee of the Polk County School Board is facing a DUI charge after crashing into a fence over the weekend.
Publix tries to distance from heiress who reportedly donated to pre-riot rally
Publix has denied that a woman found by the Wall Street Journal to have given money towards President Trump's campaign, which went on to fuel the January 6th rally prior to the Capitol riot, has any influence over its business operations or represents the company.
Publix has denied that a woman found by the Wall Street Journal to have given money towards President Trump's campaign, which went on to fuel the January 6th rally prior to the Capitol riot, has any influence over its business operations or represents the company.
Mulberry man arrested for DUI manslaughter after crash kills 12-year-old boy
A 12-year-old boy from Plant City was killed shortly after midnight Sunday following a two-vehicle crash near Mulberry, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A 12-year-old boy from Plant City was killed shortly after midnight Sunday following a two-vehicle crash near Mulberry, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Gas station employee critically injured after suspect punches him in the face and flees, police say
The Lakeland Police Department is searching for a man accused of punching a gas station employee in the face, causing him to sustain life-threatening injuries.
The Lakeland Police Department is searching for a man accused of punching a gas station employee in the face, causing him to sustain life-threatening injuries.
Polk County deputies encounter massive alligator near Lakeland school
A resident reported a large alligator sunning on the sidewalk near Lakeland Highlands Middle School, and said they were worried about kids who were walking to class. The 10-foot, 800-pound alligator did not want to go without a fight.
A resident reported a large alligator sunning on the sidewalk near Lakeland Highlands Middle School, and said they were worried about kids who were walking to class. The 10-foot, 800-pound alligator did not want to go without a fight.
Sheriff: Polk residents defrauded county's CARES Act program, received thousands they didn't deserve
A total of ten people from Polk County were arrested for fraudulently obtaining federal CARES Act funding, detectives announced Friday.
A total of ten people from Polk County were arrested for fraudulently obtaining federal CARES Act funding, detectives announced Friday.
Adventurous cancer survivor encourages others to live life to the fullest
Cancer survivor Ala Grofe, 76, credits his good health to exercise and a sense of adventure.
Cancer survivor Ala Grofe, 76, credits his good health to exercise and a sense of adventure.
Polk school district to slash game attendance to 25% following CDC 'superspreader' report
Polk County public school officials announced Wednesday that it will be cutting attendance at games and other athletic events starting Monday, Feb. 1.
Polk County public school officials announced Wednesday that it will be cutting attendance at games and other athletic events starting Monday, Feb. 1.