Swans continue to fall victim to cars around lakes Morton, Mirror
Two more swans have been killed in Lakeland this week. Both black swans were run down by cars, one by Lake Morton, the other near Lake Mirror.
Two more swans have been killed in Lakeland this week. Both black swans were run down by cars, one by Lake Morton, the other near Lake Mirror.
Lakeland man convicted of 2016 rape faces possible 30-year prison sentence
It took a jury 20 minutes Wednesday to convict a 39-year-old Lakeland man of raping a 20-year-old woman at a home in 2016.
It took a jury 20 minutes Wednesday to convict a 39-year-old Lakeland man of raping a 20-year-old woman at a home in 2016.
Frostproof crash that killed motorcyclist under investigation
Mason Chapman, 24, was killed March 4 after his motorcycle crashed into a car on Scenic Highway north of CR 630 in Frostproof, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Mason Chapman, 24, was killed March 4 after his motorcycle crashed into a car on Scenic Highway north of CR 630 in Frostproof, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Police: Winter Haven armed burglary suspect arrested after trying to escape officers several times
Winter Haven police arrested Rahsann Eaton, 33, after he allegedly broke into a woman’s home, battered her and attempted to flee from officers multiple times.
Winter Haven police arrested Rahsann Eaton, 33, after he allegedly broke into a woman’s home, battered her and attempted to flee from officers multiple times.
Lake Wales pedestrian killed in SR-60 crash
Lake Wales police responded to a deadly pedestrian crash on Tuesday.
Lake Wales police responded to a deadly pedestrian crash on Tuesday.
PCSO: Speed, alcohol led to ATV crash that killed 1
Impairment and excessive speed appeared to play a role in an ATV crash that killed a man Tuesday evening, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Impairment and excessive speed appeared to play a role in an ATV crash that killed a man Tuesday evening, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Elections officials work to minimize impact of COVID-19 concerns on voter turnout
Concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19 have some people questioning whether to make an in-person visit to the polls for Florida's primary elections. Monday was the first day of early voting for several Florida counties, including Hillsborough and Polk.
Concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19 have some people questioning whether to make an in-person visit to the polls for Florida's primary elections. Monday was the first day of early voting for several Florida counties, including Hillsborough and Polk.
Lakeland motel fire injures 1
According to the Lakeland Police Department, officers responding to a disturbance at the Best Motel, located at 601 East Memorial Boulevard found a motel room on fire and full of smoke.
According to the Lakeland Police Department, officers responding to a disturbance at the Best Motel, located at 601 East Memorial Boulevard found a motel room on fire and full of smoke.
Polk County teen sentenced to life in prison for raping toddler
A Polk County judge imposed the sentence Friday on 19-year-old Thomas James Johnson.
A Polk County judge imposed the sentence Friday on 19-year-old Thomas James Johnson.
Police: Married Haines City man raped two young girls he met online and lured with trip to Legoland
Joshua Tyler Ayers, 38, was arrested Thursday night for allegedly raping two girls under the age of 15 at his home.
Joshua Tyler Ayers, 38, was arrested Thursday night for allegedly raping two girls under the age of 15 at his home.
Felon arrested for running Polk chop shop, 7 years after committing same crime in same place
Gary Williams struck a plea deal, went to prison, and came home early. And according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, he picked up, right where he left off.
Gary Williams struck a plea deal, went to prison, and came home early. And according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, he picked up, right where he left off.
‘I miss him so much’: Father of Sheriff Grady Judd passes away
Grady Curtis Judd, Sr. died over the weekend at Lakeland Regional Health after a long battle with congestive heart failure.
Grady Curtis Judd, Sr. died over the weekend at Lakeland Regional Health after a long battle with congestive heart failure.
Convicted felon arrested hours after being released from state prison
Danique Rosius, 23, was arrested in Polk County the same day he was released from state prison.
Danique Rosius, 23, was arrested in Polk County the same day he was released from state prison.
Polk County Sheriff's Office: Pedestrian killed after being hit by patrol car
Thomas Morrison, 44, was hit and killed Tuesday night after walking in front of a Polk County deputy’s car, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Thomas Morrison, 44, was hit and killed Tuesday night after walking in front of a Polk County deputy’s car, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
FWC considers new hunting regulation to prevent spread of 'zombie deer disease'
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants to make changes to deer-hunting regulations in an effort to protect wildlife from the contagious and deadly chronic wasting disease.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants to make changes to deer-hunting regulations in an effort to protect wildlife from the contagious and deadly chronic wasting disease.
Big Fat Tip pays generosity forward for service industry workers
Last Friday seemed like just another day for Cathy Mayfield. Her morning was routine, serving breakfast and coffee at The Egg Station in South Lakeland.
Last Friday seemed like just another day for Cathy Mayfield. Her morning was routine, serving breakfast and coffee at The Egg Station in South Lakeland.
Truck hits, kills two pedestrians along Mulberry road
Polk County deputies said two pedestrians were killed when they were hit by a semi-truck crash Monday night.
Polk County deputies said two pedestrians were killed when they were hit by a semi-truck crash Monday night.
Four dangerous intersections in Lakeland will get new crosswalk lights
Lakeland ranks as the fifth-worst city in the nation for pedestrian deaths, and Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland is one of the worst streets in the county.
Lakeland ranks as the fifth-worst city in the nation for pedestrian deaths, and Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland is one of the worst streets in the county.
Fort Meade man arrested for DUI drove to a bar after hitting, killing girlfriend, deputies say
Polk County deputies said they arrested a Fort Meade man for DUI manslaughter after he struck and killed his girlfriend with his vehicle.
Polk County deputies said they arrested a Fort Meade man for DUI manslaughter after he struck and killed his girlfriend with his vehicle.
FDLE still hopes to find convicted murderer who escaped from Polk County prison 30 years ago
Thirty years ago, a convicted murderer pulled off a disappearing act. A man who beat his girlfriend to death concealed himself inside a delivery truck, rode right off the prison grounds in Polk City and out of the grasp of the justice system. It wasn’t his first jail escape – but it was his most successful one.
Thirty years ago, a convicted murderer pulled off a disappearing act. A man who beat his girlfriend to death concealed himself inside a delivery truck, rode right off the prison grounds in Polk City and out of the grasp of the justice system. It wasn’t his first jail escape – but it was his most successful one.