Polk outlines plan for socially-distanced high school graduations
Polk County High School seniors, mark your calendars. The school district just announced that your graduations are scheduled for June.
Polk County High School seniors, mark your calendars. The school district just announced that your graduations are scheduled for June.
Deputies: Polk County teacher arrested for DUI says she took a Xanax before driving
Polk County deputies said a teacher with the school district faces a DUI charge after possibly taking a Xanax before driving behind the wheel.
Polk County deputies said a teacher with the school district faces a DUI charge after possibly taking a Xanax before driving behind the wheel.
Sheriff: Suspect spit in deputy's face before rough arrest
Sheriff Grady Judd said an investigation into alleged brutality after a video circulated on social media of a Polk County deputy apparently striking a handcuffed man twice.
Sheriff Grady Judd said an investigation into alleged brutality after a video circulated on social media of a Polk County deputy apparently striking a handcuffed man twice.
85-acre Lake Wales brush fire mostly contained
The scene of the blaze is off Tiger Lake Road in the Lake Wales area. Strong winds out of the north are sending the flames towards Highway 60.
The scene of the blaze is off Tiger Lake Road in the Lake Wales area. Strong winds out of the north are sending the flames towards Highway 60.
Polk high school graduation ceremonies to be held in June
Polk County graduation ceremonies will take place at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in June.
Polk County graduation ceremonies will take place at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in June.
Daughter says Lakeland nursing home did not want to test for COVID-19
Mercedes Quintero came to America, at the age of 28, aboard a so-called freedom flight during the now-famous Cuban Airlift. Polk County was where the refugee settled and never left. She built a life for herself in Lakeland, where she settled, worked backbreaking jobs in manufacturing, and raised three children.
Mercedes Quintero came to America, at the age of 28, aboard a so-called freedom flight during the now-famous Cuban Airlift. Polk County was where the refugee settled and never left. She built a life for herself in Lakeland, where she settled, worked backbreaking jobs in manufacturing, and raised three children.
Bartow ends grace period for overdue electric bills
Last month, as a result of soaring unemployment because of COVID-19, the city of Bartow gave residents who were having a hard time paying their electric bill a grace period. That grace period came to an end Monday.
Last month, as a result of soaring unemployment because of COVID-19, the city of Bartow gave residents who were having a hard time paying their electric bill a grace period. That grace period came to an end Monday.
Fatal crash leads to one dead, four injured including children, deputies say
A deadly crash in Lake Wales claimed the life of one person, deputies said. Three children and one woman were taken to a hospital for their injuries.
A deadly crash in Lake Wales claimed the life of one person, deputies said. Three children and one woman were taken to a hospital for their injuries.
Lakeland nursing facility reports 84 cases of COVID-19, 12 deaths
Almost two weeks ago, 35 residents from Highlands Lake Center were hospitalized after either testing positive for, or showing symptoms of, COVID-19.
Almost two weeks ago, 35 residents from Highlands Lake Center were hospitalized after either testing positive for, or showing symptoms of, COVID-19.
Mother congratulates son on billboard after graduation canceled
The ads on the digital billboard above the Dairy Queen at the intersection of Lyle Pkwy. and Broadway in Bartow rotate for five minutes before the loop starts again.
The ads on the digital billboard above the Dairy Queen at the intersection of Lyle Pkwy. and Broadway in Bartow rotate for five minutes before the loop starts again.
City of Lakeland cancels 'Red, White and Kaboom' Fourth of July celebration due to COVID-19
The City of Lakeland announced Friday it is canceling the 2020 'Red, White and Kaboom' Fourth of July celebration due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The City of Lakeland announced Friday it is canceling the 2020 'Red, White and Kaboom' Fourth of July celebration due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Starlink satellite constellation streaks across Florida sky Thursday
If you were outside and able to look up around 9 p.m. Thursday, you may have seen a long line of parading satellites streaking across the sky.
If you were outside and able to look up around 9 p.m. Thursday, you may have seen a long line of parading satellites streaking across the sky.
Passenger dies in Lakeland crash after driver swerved to avoid hitting piece of metal in roadway, deputies say
While trying to avoid a piece of metal in the road, a driver crashed his vehicle, and one of his passengers passed away, investigators said.
While trying to avoid a piece of metal in the road, a driver crashed his vehicle, and one of his passengers passed away, investigators said.
Lakeland parks, trails and boat ramps on May 1
The city of Lakeland is working to reopen its economy. On Monday, commissioners voted unanimously to reopen the city's parks trails and boat ramps on May 1. Tennis courts and Cleveland Heights Golf Course also received the green light to reopen in the city limits.
The city of Lakeland is working to reopen its economy. On Monday, commissioners voted unanimously to reopen the city's parks trails and boat ramps on May 1. Tennis courts and Cleveland Heights Golf Course also received the green light to reopen in the city limits.
Sheriff: 2 women confess to shooting, killing homeless man in Eloise
According to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, two women confessed to killing Gregory Shaw, 55, a man living in a homeless camp in Eloise, which is near Winter Haven.
According to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, two women confessed to killing Gregory Shaw, 55, a man living in a homeless camp in Eloise, which is near Winter Haven.
High school seniors in Polk County will have a traditional graduation in June, school officials say
When surveyed, it turned out the majority of Polk County high school seniors don't want to have a virtual or drive-through graduation. They want a traditional one.
When surveyed, it turned out the majority of Polk County high school seniors don't want to have a virtual or drive-through graduation. They want a traditional one.
Some Polk residents may qualify for COVID-19 relief programs
Help is on the way for those trying to keep a roof over their heads in the wake of COVID-19. Monday morning, two new programs kick off.
Help is on the way for those trying to keep a roof over their heads in the wake of COVID-19. Monday morning, two new programs kick off.
Mechanic with Florida National Guard Armory dies following Haines City crash
A Davenport man passed away after a two-vehicle crash in Haines City on Tuesday morning, police said.
A Davenport man passed away after a two-vehicle crash in Haines City on Tuesday morning, police said.
13 arrested at cockfight after tip to Polk County deputies
A tip to deputies has led to 13 arrests at a cockfighting event in rural Florida, authorities said.
A tip to deputies has led to 13 arrests at a cockfighting event in rural Florida, authorities said.
Drive-thru COVID-19 test site opens at Posner Park in Davenport
Residents in Davenport will now have coronavirus testing available nearby.
Residents in Davenport will now have coronavirus testing available nearby.