Undercover detectives arrest 4, seize more than $10,000 of drugs at Winter Haven home
Undercover detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office seized more than $10,000 worth of drugs and arrested four people on Wednesday after receiving a tip that illegal drugs were possibly being sold at a Winter Haven home.
Undercover detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office seized more than $10,000 worth of drugs and arrested four people on Wednesday after receiving a tip that illegal drugs were possibly being sold at a Winter Haven home.
Lakeland couple stole over $600 worth of clothing and shoes from Walmart, sheriff says
A Lakeland man and his girlfriend were arrested after trying to shoplift clothing and shoes worth over $600, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Lakeland man and his girlfriend were arrested after trying to shoplift clothing and shoes worth over $600, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Bartow police investigating after body found in burned car
Bartow police are investigating after the Bartow Fire Department discovered a body inside of a vehicle in the 1200 block of US HWY 17 N., according to the Bartow Police Department.
Bartow police are investigating after the Bartow Fire Department discovered a body inside of a vehicle in the 1200 block of US HWY 17 N., according to the Bartow Police Department.
Swan uses crosswalk to cross the street in Lakeland
Swans are a fairly common sight in Lakeland -- but it's not every day you see one using a crosswalk.
Swans are a fairly common sight in Lakeland -- but it's not every day you see one using a crosswalk.
Lakeland Regional Health treating 1 COVID-19 patient, prepares for more
Top administrations at the facility said they are preparing for more cases. They are moving toward drive through COVID-19 testing and plan to develop a respiratory unit for people who suspect that they have the novel coronavirus.
Top administrations at the facility said they are preparing for more cases. They are moving toward drive through COVID-19 testing and plan to develop a respiratory unit for people who suspect that they have the novel coronavirus.
Former officer, mother of his children dead in apparent murder-suicide in Poinciana
A former police officer from Puerto Rico murdered the mother of his children, according to the Polk County sheriff. He said it appears the suspect then took his own life.
A former police officer from Puerto Rico murdered the mother of his children, according to the Polk County sheriff. He said it appears the suspect then took his own life.
With school on hold, Polk County offers free lunches to kids
In the wake of school closing across the state because of the coronavirus, the Polk County School District just started a drive-through lunch give away. The idea is to make sure that kids who might not have a nutritious meal get one.
In the wake of school closing across the state because of the coronavirus, the Polk County School District just started a drive-through lunch give away. The idea is to make sure that kids who might not have a nutritious meal get one.
Sheriff: Polk detectives arrest 16 people in undercover sting targeting child predators
In an undercover operation, Polk County detectives nabbed 16 men who, they say, "prey upon and travel to meet children for unlawful sexual activity."
In an undercover operation, Polk County detectives nabbed 16 men who, they say, "prey upon and travel to meet children for unlawful sexual activity."
Grocery stores packed as residents plan to stay home for the foreseeable future
If you've been to the store lately, you've seen people panic-buying. Officials are calling for this behavior to stop to ensure there is enough to go around.
If you've been to the store lately, you've seen people panic-buying. Officials are calling for this behavior to stop to ensure there is enough to go around.
Polk State College closing to students until March 29
Polk State College announced it is suspending all classes - including in-person, online, and hybrid - starting Monday, March 16 to help mitigate the spread of Covid-19.
Polk State College announced it is suspending all classes - including in-person, online, and hybrid - starting Monday, March 16 to help mitigate the spread of Covid-19.
Recycled Rides gives cancer survivor, single mother receive free cars
A cancer survivor and a single mother consider Friday the 13th a lucky day after they both received free cars from "Recycled Rides."
A cancer survivor and a single mother consider Friday the 13th a lucky day after they both received free cars from "Recycled Rides."
Who to call if you feel sick
If you feel sick, there are in-home, local, and national resources for you to get advice and medical help. Below is a list of hotlines, phone numbers, websites, and emails where you can get help in the Tampa Bay Area.
If you feel sick, there are in-home, local, and national resources for you to get advice and medical help. Below is a list of hotlines, phone numbers, websites, and emails where you can get help in the Tampa Bay Area.
Sun ‘n Fun will be postponed to May, city officials say
Lakeland city officials said the annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo will be postponed until May. The decision is part of an effort to halt large gatherings and slow the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S.
Lakeland city officials said the annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo will be postponed until May. The decision is part of an effort to halt large gatherings and slow the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S.
Polk deputies arrest UPS employee accused of stealing money from package
Deputies arrested UPS employee Michael Rowland, 34, after he allegedly learned about a large amount of cash in a package, removed it, and then repackaged it.
Deputies arrested UPS employee Michael Rowland, 34, after he allegedly learned about a large amount of cash in a package, removed it, and then repackaged it.
New College, FSU and Florida Poly, UF merger plan 'abandoned'
A short-lived, yet high-profile, fight to merge New College of Florida and Florida Polytechnic University into the University of Florida died Friday in the state House.
A short-lived, yet high-profile, fight to merge New College of Florida and Florida Polytechnic University into the University of Florida died Friday in the state House.
Deputies: Man killed sleeping Polk County couple, buried bodies in swamp
A judge denied bond for Todd Michael Jackson, 34, on Sunday. He is accused of killing Raymond and Crystal Cline as they slept in their Haines City home and enlisting his stepdaughter and her boyfriend to help bury their bodies in a swamp, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A judge denied bond for Todd Michael Jackson, 34, on Sunday. He is accused of killing Raymond and Crystal Cline as they slept in their Haines City home and enlisting his stepdaughter and her boyfriend to help bury their bodies in a swamp, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Police: Speed played possible role crash that killed 2, critically injured 1 in Polk County
Excessive speed played a role in a three-vehicle crash in Haines City killed two people, including a nine-year-old child shortly after 10:30 p.m. Saturday night, according to the Haines City Police Department.
Excessive speed played a role in a three-vehicle crash in Haines City killed two people, including a nine-year-old child shortly after 10:30 p.m. Saturday night, according to the Haines City Police Department.
Winter Haven police searching for man who offered middle school student $20 to get in his van
Winter Haven police are searching for a man who offered a 12-year-old girl $20 to get in his van Thursday morning as she walked to school.
Winter Haven police are searching for a man who offered a 12-year-old girl $20 to get in his van Thursday morning as she walked to school.
Polk deputies arrest 3 after discovering decomposed bodies in Haines City
Polk County deputies arrested Todd Michael Jackson, 34, on two counts of first-degree murder after discovering two decomposed bodies in Haines City Friday evening.
Polk County deputies arrested Todd Michael Jackson, 34, on two counts of first-degree murder after discovering two decomposed bodies in Haines City Friday evening.
Uber driver arrested for vehicular homicide, DUI manslaughter
Uber driver Clint Fischer Jr., 27, was arrested Thursday night for his role in a car crash that killed his passenger on Jan. 8 in Haines City.
Uber driver Clint Fischer Jr., 27, was arrested Thursday night for his role in a car crash that killed his passenger on Jan. 8 in Haines City.