Police: Man waves at Walmart employee as he walks out with cart full of stolen electronics
Winter Haven police are looking for the man who was recorded by Walmart surveillance cameras waving to an employee as he walked out with more than $2,000 of electronics.
Winter Haven police are looking for the man who was recorded by Walmart surveillance cameras waving to an employee as he walked out with more than $2,000 of electronics.
State cracks down on Grace Manor after they say it failed to take proper COVID-19 safeguards
The state just issued an emergency order imposing a moratorium on the nursing home from taking in any new residents.
The state just issued an emergency order imposing a moratorium on the nursing home from taking in any new residents.
I-4 crashes slow traffic through Lakeland; at least 1 person killed
At least two crashes closed part of Interstate 4 through Polk County this morning.
At least two crashes closed part of Interstate 4 through Polk County this morning.
Protest organizers meet with Polk community leaders to discuss demonstration planned for Sunday
Black Lives Matter Polk Restoration met with community leaders Wednesday night at the Dream Center in Lakeland to discuss a demonstration planned for this weekend.
Black Lives Matter Polk Restoration met with community leaders Wednesday night at the Dream Center in Lakeland to discuss a demonstration planned for this weekend.
Volunteers hand out masks to virus-vulnerable migrant workers
A group by the name of “Called to Serve Farmworkers” is launching a new effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
A group by the name of “Called to Serve Farmworkers” is launching a new effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Polk Sheriff Grady Judd recommends residents shoot looters who break into homes
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd didn't mince words at Monday's news conference when it came to looters.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd didn't mince words at Monday's news conference when it came to looters.
Peaceful protesters gather in Polk County; curfew in effect at 8 p.m.
Protests in Polk County were peaceful Monday night after a weekend of “civil unrest” on Saturday and Sunday prompted officials to declare a local state of emergency and issue a curfew through early Tuesday morning.
Protests in Polk County were peaceful Monday night after a weekend of “civil unrest” on Saturday and Sunday prompted officials to declare a local state of emergency and issue a curfew through early Tuesday morning.
Officer holds 'free hugs' sign during peaceful protests in Polk County
During a peaceful protest in Polk County Monday, officers held signs saying "free hugs" and "don't blame all for actions of few."
During a peaceful protest in Polk County Monday, officers held signs saying "free hugs" and "don't blame all for actions of few."
Sheriff issues overnight curfew for Polk County
Citing “serious incidents” in Lakeland, Sheriff Grady Judd has issued a countywide curfew for Polk County tonight, starting at 10 p.m.
Citing “serious incidents” in Lakeland, Sheriff Grady Judd has issued a countywide curfew for Polk County tonight, starting at 10 p.m.
Polk County Sheriff’s office seeking public’s help in fatal hit-and-run investigation
The Polk County Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit is asking for information surrounding a hit-and-run crash that killed Scott Andrew Matthies, 36, around 4:45 a.m. Saturday morning on the entrance to Interstate 4 eastbound from U.S. Highway 27.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit is asking for information surrounding a hit-and-run crash that killed Scott Andrew Matthies, 36, around 4:45 a.m. Saturday morning on the entrance to Interstate 4 eastbound from U.S. Highway 27.
Bok Tower’s Blanchard Carillon Fellow may make career out of unique instrument
Tampa-native Wade Fitzgerald is this year's Blanchard Carillon Fellow at Bok Tower Gardens and will play five live concerts a week through July 17.
Tampa-native Wade Fitzgerald is this year's Blanchard Carillon Fellow at Bok Tower Gardens and will play five live concerts a week through July 17.
Detectives: Bartow woman accused of murdering 4-month-old baby says she was 'overwhelmed' in life
A 4-month-old child had a fractured skull and multiple bruises at the time of her death, leading to the arrest of a Bartow woman, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A 4-month-old child had a fractured skull and multiple bruises at the time of her death, leading to the arrest of a Bartow woman, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Lakeland couple battling COVID-19 set to be released from hospital after plasma infusion
A Lakeland couple battling COVID-19 is finally feeling some relief after receiving a plasma infusion as part of a nationwide trial to see if transfusions can help treat coronavirus patients.
A Lakeland couple battling COVID-19 is finally feeling some relief after receiving a plasma infusion as part of a nationwide trial to see if transfusions can help treat coronavirus patients.
Polk County deputies search for four suspects in Haines City robbery
Deputies in Polk County are searching for four young men accused of robbing a convenience store in Haines City.
Deputies in Polk County are searching for four young men accused of robbing a convenience store in Haines City.
Lakeland's oldest private school announces closure, citing drop in enrollment
Lakeland’s oldest private school is closing. Late last week, the Diocese of Orlando sent an email to the parents of kids who go to St. Joseph's Academy in Lakeland.
Lakeland’s oldest private school is closing. Late last week, the Diocese of Orlando sent an email to the parents of kids who go to St. Joseph's Academy in Lakeland.
Lakeland teen plays personal 'violin-o-grams' for veterans on Memorial Day
Bill Hallbritter didn’t have to leave his house to commemorate Memorial Day Monday.
Bill Hallbritter didn’t have to leave his house to commemorate Memorial Day Monday.
ATV rolls over, kills 8-year-old driving solo without a helmet, Polk deputies say
An 8-year-old boy was killed in an ATV crash in the River Ranch area Saturday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
An 8-year-old boy was killed in an ATV crash in the River Ranch area Saturday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Polk charity staves off hunger for migrant families
Their hands have spent countless hours plucking strawberries, squash and other fruits and vegetables that would eventually end up on the plates and in the stomachs of people they will never meet.
Their hands have spent countless hours plucking strawberries, squash and other fruits and vegetables that would eventually end up on the plates and in the stomachs of people they will never meet.
Despite coronavirus pandemic, boaters expected to hit the water Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend is one of the biggest boating holidays of the year and despite the coronavirus pandemic, people are expected to head for the water.
Memorial Day weekend is one of the biggest boating holidays of the year and despite the coronavirus pandemic, people are expected to head for the water.
State approves Legoland Florida's plans to reopen on June 1
The announcement came Friday morning, a couple of days after Winter Haven and Polk County officials approved of the theme park's plans for a safe reopening.
The announcement came Friday morning, a couple of days after Winter Haven and Polk County officials approved of the theme park's plans for a safe reopening.