Rays superfan with Down syndrome gets surprise trip to World Series
Winter Haven’s Ellis Allanson loves the Rays In his words, he’s the “biggest fan in the world.” And that’s what made a surprise over the weekend so special. His parents surprised him at work with tickets to see his favorite team in person: Game Four of the World Series.
Winter Haven’s Ellis Allanson loves the Rays In his words, he’s the “biggest fan in the world.” And that’s what made a surprise over the weekend so special. His parents surprised him at work with tickets to see his favorite team in person: Game Four of the World Series.
Lakeland opens tip line to crack down on illegal dumping
Lakeland has set up a hotline to report illegal dumping and may reward those who report it.
Lakeland has set up a hotline to report illegal dumping and may reward those who report it.
26-year Polk County deputy raises funds for Speech and Hearing Center
Law enforcement officers have a duty is to serve and protect. One Polk County deputy is sacrificing time and money to do just that. His commitment to his community is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Law enforcement officers have a duty is to serve and protect. One Polk County deputy is sacrificing time and money to do just that. His commitment to his community is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Tasty beverages with a side of gut health fermented in Tampa Bay
Fermented foods and drinks have become go-to fare for health-conscious people all over the world.
Fermented foods and drinks have become go-to fare for health-conscious people all over the world.
Haines City pastor accused of targeting elderly victim, performing shoddy home repairs for $35K
Haines City police say 46-year-old Abner Anibal Rolon, who serves as the pastor of Calvary First Assembly church, faces several charges after he targeted an 85-year-old woman with visual, hearing and mobility impairments.
Haines City police say 46-year-old Abner Anibal Rolon, who serves as the pastor of Calvary First Assembly church, faces several charges after he targeted an 85-year-old woman with visual, hearing and mobility impairments.
Female fire rescue employees describe unwanted tickling, being watched during sleep by Polk County chiefs
Records obtained by FOX 13 News show a Polk County Fire Rescue battalion chief resigned last month after multiple female employees came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct. A second battalion chief, Jeremiah Gilley, was accused of the same behavior and resigned before an investigation was completed.
Records obtained by FOX 13 News show a Polk County Fire Rescue battalion chief resigned last month after multiple female employees came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct. A second battalion chief, Jeremiah Gilley, was accused of the same behavior and resigned before an investigation was completed.
Lake Morton swans sold to lucky lottery winners across Florida
"Welcome to the 2020 Swan Lottery!”
"Welcome to the 2020 Swan Lottery!”
Police identify person of interest in Winter Haven double murder, ask for public's help to find him
Detectives are searching for 38-year-old Beloni Petitfrere in connection to the case, where officers found two bodies at the Rose Hotel while performing a welfare check.
Detectives are searching for 38-year-old Beloni Petitfrere in connection to the case, where officers found two bodies at the Rose Hotel while performing a welfare check.
Person wearing a hoodie seen going into Winter Haven hotel before double murder, police say
Police in Winter Haven say they are looking for a suspect after two bodies were found at the Rose Hotel.
Police in Winter Haven say they are looking for a suspect after two bodies were found at the Rose Hotel.
Polk deputies shoot, kill man who charged at them with a machete in Frostproof
"Let's be abundantly clear," Sheriff Grady Judd said of the man, who was reportedly paranoid and likely schizophrenic. "None of my deputies are going to stand by and let someone like that run a machete through them."
"Let's be abundantly clear," Sheriff Grady Judd said of the man, who was reportedly paranoid and likely schizophrenic. "None of my deputies are going to stand by and let someone like that run a machete through them."
State seeking death penalty against suspect in Frostproof triple murder
The State Attorney's Office is seeking the death penalty against a man charged in a triple homicide in Polk County. Tony "T.J." Wiggins is accused of brutally murdering three men in July who were fishing in Frostproof.
The State Attorney's Office is seeking the death penalty against a man charged in a triple homicide in Polk County. Tony "T.J." Wiggins is accused of brutally murdering three men in July who were fishing in Frostproof.
COVID-19 leaves Polk father of three in need of kidney transplant
A Dundee man suffered severe kidney damage and will have to be on dialysis three times a week until he can find a compatible kidney donor. Meanwhile, experts say his unfortunate situation is not unique.
A Dundee man suffered severe kidney damage and will have to be on dialysis three times a week until he can find a compatible kidney donor. Meanwhile, experts say his unfortunate situation is not unique.
Lakeland does away with mask mandate
For months, Lakeland residents and visitors have been required to wear a mask in public places.
For months, Lakeland residents and visitors have been required to wear a mask in public places.
Lottery to determine who can purchase Lakeland's famous swans
Following the annual swan roundup this year, Lakeland is setting aside part of the population for people to purchase them.
Following the annual swan roundup this year, Lakeland is setting aside part of the population for people to purchase them.
Winter Haven pastor who helped save woman from deadly fire: 'We were there for a reason'
Pastors usually try to save souls. On Thursday, one from Winter Haven helped save a woman’s life. “Once I got in and I realized what was happening, I said, ‘Lord, you got us in, you gotta get us out,’” he recalled.
Pastors usually try to save souls. On Thursday, one from Winter Haven helped save a woman’s life. “Once I got in and I realized what was happening, I said, ‘Lord, you got us in, you gotta get us out,’” he recalled.
Lakeland city employee arrested on video voyeurism charges involved 16-year-old
A 40-year-old man who works as a parking services supervisor for the city of Lakeland was accused of recording a 16-year-old while she was in the bathroom, and was charged with video voyeurism.
A 40-year-old man who works as a parking services supervisor for the city of Lakeland was accused of recording a 16-year-old while she was in the bathroom, and was charged with video voyeurism.
Lakeland's annual Swan Roundup turns 40
Tuesday was the day the Lakeland Parks and Recreation Department looks forward to all year: The annual Swan Roundup. It’s a sight to behold as johnboats race across the lake trying to keep up with the swans.
Tuesday was the day the Lakeland Parks and Recreation Department looks forward to all year: The annual Swan Roundup. It’s a sight to behold as johnboats race across the lake trying to keep up with the swans.
Trappers busy after baby bat boom
As a wildlife trapper, life has gotten pretty busy for Dustin Hooper lately. The new crop of baby bats has arrived.
As a wildlife trapper, life has gotten pretty busy for Dustin Hooper lately. The new crop of baby bats has arrived.
City of Lakeland allows mask mandate to expire
Lakeland is the latest local government in Tampa Bay to allow their mask mandate to end.
Lakeland is the latest local government in Tampa Bay to allow their mask mandate to end.
Polk suspect's attempt at fleeing comes to a halt after pickup truck partially lands on cruiser
While trying to flee, a suspect's truck ended up on top of a Polk County deputy's cruiser, according to the sheriff's office.
While trying to flee, a suspect's truck ended up on top of a Polk County deputy's cruiser, according to the sheriff's office.