‘This suspect is the worst of the worst’: 70-year-old man charged with sexual battery on a child
Bartow police arrested Donnie K. Worley, 70, for sexual battery and lewd molestation of a victim under the age of 12.
Bartow police arrested Donnie K. Worley, 70, for sexual battery and lewd molestation of a victim under the age of 12.
'A senseless tragedy': Polk teens charged as adults after woman dies weeks after being run over
A Polk County mother has died weeks after being run over by a van carrying a group of teenagers who deputies say attacked her son.
A Polk County mother has died weeks after being run over by a van carrying a group of teenagers who deputies say attacked her son.
Florida's COVID-19 hospitalizations rising, hospitals prepared
As case numbers go up, so do hospitalizations. More than 55,000 Floridians have been hospitalized with COVID-19 since the pandemic began. In recent weeks, Florida's current COVID-19 patient counts have risen by the day.
As case numbers go up, so do hospitalizations. More than 55,000 Floridians have been hospitalized with COVID-19 since the pandemic began. In recent weeks, Florida's current COVID-19 patient counts have risen by the day.
Pickup truck hits school bus, catches fire in Polk County, deputies say
A pickup truck caught fire Tuesday morning after crashing into the rear of a Polk County school bus, according to the sheriff's office.
A pickup truck caught fire Tuesday morning after crashing into the rear of a Polk County school bus, according to the sheriff's office.
Man serving longest ever sentence for non-violent drug crime to be released
Richard DeLisi's sentence is one of the longest ever handed down for a non-violent crime involving marijuana. After 30 years behind bars and months of work by the Last Prisoner's Project, the 71-year-old will be home with his family in early December.
Richard DeLisi's sentence is one of the longest ever handed down for a non-violent crime involving marijuana. After 30 years behind bars and months of work by the Last Prisoner's Project, the 71-year-old will be home with his family in early December.
Multi-county vehicle chase ends with 3 armed robbery suspects being captured in Polk County
Two men and a woman are in custody following a multi-county vehicle chase that began in Tarpon Springs Sunday morning.
Two men and a woman are in custody following a multi-county vehicle chase that began in Tarpon Springs Sunday morning.
FHP: Winter Haven man, child dead, 2 injured in nearly head-on collision
A 70-year-old man and an eight-year-old child from Winter Haven died early Sunday morning following a vehicle crash in Winter Haven, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 70-year-old man and an eight-year-old child from Winter Haven died early Sunday morning following a vehicle crash in Winter Haven, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Polk sheriff identifies suspects in Poinciana gas station murder
Sheriff Grady Judd identified two suspects -- a 17-year-old and 18-year-old -- involved in a "drug-deal gone bad."
Sheriff Grady Judd identified two suspects -- a 17-year-old and 18-year-old -- involved in a "drug-deal gone bad."
One dead, suspects on the run after 'drug deal gone bad' in Poinciana
Two suspects are on the run after killing a man during a drug deal according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Two suspects are on the run after killing a man during a drug deal according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
‘We will bring this man to justice’: Lakeland High School teacher arrested on 408 counts of child porn
Polk deputies arrested Shawn Fitzgerald, 46, a teacher and varsity soccer coach at Lakeland High School, on 408 counts of child pornography.
Polk deputies arrested Shawn Fitzgerald, 46, a teacher and varsity soccer coach at Lakeland High School, on 408 counts of child pornography.
Police arrest 2nd man connected to murder investigation of former Lakeland commissioner, husband
Lakeland police arrested Jarvis Collins, 37, on Friday after investigators say he tried to pawn several items of jewelry taken from the home of murder victim’s David and Edith Henderson.
Lakeland police arrested Jarvis Collins, 37, on Friday after investigators say he tried to pawn several items of jewelry taken from the home of murder victim’s David and Edith Henderson.
Man killed in Haines City drive-by shooting not the intended target, police say
The family of the man killed, Oscar Hendrix, Jr., are pleading for tips from the public.
The family of the man killed, Oscar Hendrix, Jr., are pleading for tips from the public.
1 dead, 3 injured in Haines City shooting
The Haines City Police Department says a shooting late Thursday killed one man and left three others injured.
The Haines City Police Department says a shooting late Thursday killed one man and left three others injured.
Lakeland 10-year-old writes book about COVID-19
A lot of us talk about writing a book one day, but a Lakeland girl just did, and she is only ten years old.
A lot of us talk about writing a book one day, but a Lakeland girl just did, and she is only ten years old.
Lakeland Army reservist is 10th U.S. military member to die from COVID-19
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Calvin Ogletree was always big on the military. He joined the Army right after graduating from Kathleen High School. Eventually, he did tours in Iraq, Bosnia, and elsewhere, and always lived to tell about it.
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Calvin Ogletree was always big on the military. He joined the Army right after graduating from Kathleen High School. Eventually, he did tours in Iraq, Bosnia, and elsewhere, and always lived to tell about it.
With border closed to cars, Canadian snowbirds -- and their cash -- can't flock to Florida
Businesses in Lakeland say they’re hurting right now because the pandemic has forced many of the Canadian snowbirds to stay home.
Businesses in Lakeland say they’re hurting right now because the pandemic has forced many of the Canadian snowbirds to stay home.
Lakeland food pantry sees exponential growth in need
Every Tuesday morning, hundreds of cars line up to get help with one of life's necessities -- food.
Every Tuesday morning, hundreds of cars line up to get help with one of life's necessities -- food.
Lake Wales police search for shooting suspect
Police in Lake Wales are searching for a suspected shooter responsible for injuring one person on Monday.
Police in Lake Wales are searching for a suspected shooter responsible for injuring one person on Monday.
Polk deputies shoot back, wound man who fired on them
Investigators say it started Sunday evening when the man held a shotgun to his own head on Facebook Live and threatened to kill himself.
Investigators say it started Sunday evening when the man held a shotgun to his own head on Facebook Live and threatened to kill himself.
Polk County shooting leaves deputy injured, suspect hospitalized, officials say
The suspect involved in a deputy-involved shooting in Mulberry was hospitalized, according to the sheriff's office, and one of the deputies had a minor injury to his arm.
The suspect involved in a deputy-involved shooting in Mulberry was hospitalized, according to the sheriff's office, and one of the deputies had a minor injury to his arm.