Winter Haven couple in the zone ahead of appearance on Fox's 'Ultimate Tag'
A couple from Winter Haven is set to appear on Fox’s new show "Ultimate Tag," hosted by NFL superstar JJ Watt and his brothers. The show gives the age-old game of tag a parkour twist.
A couple from Winter Haven is set to appear on Fox’s new show "Ultimate Tag," hosted by NFL superstar JJ Watt and his brothers. The show gives the age-old game of tag a parkour twist.
Over 70 face charges in Polk County’s first street-level wiretap on drug trafficking
A months-long wiretap investigation focusing on illegal drug trafficking led to charges against 74 suspects, detectives in Polk County announced Wednesday.
A months-long wiretap investigation focusing on illegal drug trafficking led to charges against 74 suspects, detectives in Polk County announced Wednesday.
Mulberry grassroots church helps migrant farmworkers left destitute by pandemic
It is a weekly ritual at the First Assembly of God of Mulberry; around noon every Tuesday and Thursday, a dozen volunteers descend on the church's kitchen and start to cook.
It is a weekly ritual at the First Assembly of God of Mulberry; around noon every Tuesday and Thursday, a dozen volunteers descend on the church's kitchen and start to cook.
Winter Haven man shot walking through intersection; shooter on the run
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the person who shot and killed a man as he walked through the intersection of 40th Street NW and Atkins Drive just after midnight Sunday, May 17.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the person who shot and killed a man as he walked through the intersection of 40th Street NW and Atkins Drive just after midnight Sunday, May 17.
Lakeland City Hall reopens for business, with modifications
Lakeland’s city hall re-opened on Monday, as the governor’s plan to fully reopen the state took the next step forward.
Lakeland’s city hall re-opened on Monday, as the governor’s plan to fully reopen the state took the next step forward.
After 2 scandals, Polk County School District enacts harassment policy
After two sexual harassment scandals in five years, one Florida county's school board has voted to prohibit supervisors and employees from having any kind of romantic relationship.
After two sexual harassment scandals in five years, one Florida county's school board has voted to prohibit supervisors and employees from having any kind of romantic relationship.
Safari Wilderness offers drive-through tours for lockdown-weary animal lovers
Safari Wilderness is offering you an opportunity to meet exotic animals nose to nose, enjoy the wide-open spaces and stay at a safe distance from other people to avoid the coronavirus.
Safari Wilderness is offering you an opportunity to meet exotic animals nose to nose, enjoy the wide-open spaces and stay at a safe distance from other people to avoid the coronavirus.
Off-duty Polk County deputy arrested for DUI
Former Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy Alfredo Marenco, 29, was arrested for DUI early Friday morning.
Former Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy Alfredo Marenco, 29, was arrested for DUI early Friday morning.
14 residents, mother dog and puppies escape fire likely caused by power strip, officials say
Christopher Kilmczak was taking a nap after a long day at work when he was abruptly awakened by Samantha Ussery Wednesday night.
Christopher Kilmczak was taking a nap after a long day at work when he was abruptly awakened by Samantha Ussery Wednesday night.
'Nobody wants to see that': Polk County man arrested for flashing women while driving, sheriff says
An Avon Park man was arrested after deputies said he exposed himself to a woman while driving -- and investigators say he's done this before.
An Avon Park man was arrested after deputies said he exposed himself to a woman while driving -- and investigators say he's done this before.
A banner for every Fort Meade high school graduate will line the city's streets
Fort Meade is going out of its way to honor its high school graduates this year. It is hanging 90 banners from one end of the town to the other. Each one has the face of a graduate on it.
Fort Meade is going out of its way to honor its high school graduates this year. It is hanging 90 banners from one end of the town to the other. Each one has the face of a graduate on it.
Polk County couple defrauded Warner University of almost $3,500, sheriff says
Two suspects, who were a couple at the time of the crime, were arrested after taking $3,454 worth of student loans from Warner University, detectives said.
Two suspects, who were a couple at the time of the crime, were arrested after taking $3,454 worth of student loans from Warner University, detectives said.
Police searching for witnesses in murder of Winter Haven man
A 33-year-old man was shot and killed nearly a week ago, and detectives in Winter Haven say they are trying to find who is responsible.
A 33-year-old man was shot and killed nearly a week ago, and detectives in Winter Haven say they are trying to find who is responsible.
Video shows massive alligators dueling in Circle B Bar Reserve canal
It’s not unusual to see alligators at Circle B Bar Reserve, but seeing two giant gators fighting there is enough to stop anyone in their tracks.
It’s not unusual to see alligators at Circle B Bar Reserve, but seeing two giant gators fighting there is enough to stop anyone in their tracks.
Polk County warns residents about disturbing text message scam
Back in February, the Polk County Sheriff's Office was receiving reports of residents receiving gruesome text messages that scares the receiver into paying money. Months later, the agency says people are still being targeted.
Back in February, the Polk County Sheriff's Office was receiving reports of residents receiving gruesome text messages that scares the receiver into paying money. Months later, the agency says people are still being targeted.
Officers in Lakeland honored during National Police Memorial Week
For families of law enforcement officers who paid the ultimate price while serving their communities, National Police Memorial Week is a time to come together and pay tribute.
For families of law enforcement officers who paid the ultimate price while serving their communities, National Police Memorial Week is a time to come together and pay tribute.
Restaurant staff slowly return to emptier tables, smaller checks
Bartus Taylor, a host and server at Fresco’s Southern Kitchen and Bar in downtown Lakeland, couldn’t be any happier.
Bartus Taylor, a host and server at Fresco’s Southern Kitchen and Bar in downtown Lakeland, couldn’t be any happier.
Brothers arrested in Lakeland murder, police say
Lakeland police say they arrested two brothers after a man died from an apparent gunshot wound.
Lakeland police say they arrested two brothers after a man died from an apparent gunshot wound.
Police seeking tips in Lakeland homicide
Police in Lakeland are investigating after responding to a report of shots fired and discovering a man who died from an apparent gunshot wound.
Police in Lakeland are investigating after responding to a report of shots fired and discovering a man who died from an apparent gunshot wound.
Long-term care lockdown continues as COVID-19 cases, deaths rise
Long-term care facilities have been off-limits to visitors since mid-March, keeping families apart and residents isolated. Governor Ron DeSantis says the lockdown was to protect our most vulnerable, however, he signaled Friday he wants visitation restrictions at nursing homes relaxed soon.
Long-term care facilities have been off-limits to visitors since mid-March, keeping families apart and residents isolated. Governor Ron DeSantis says the lockdown was to protect our most vulnerable, however, he signaled Friday he wants visitation restrictions at nursing homes relaxed soon.