Landlords lay off staff, run late on mortgage payments after months without rental income
Many landlords are cringing after Florida’s governor again extended the moratorium on evictions and foreclosures.
Many landlords are cringing after Florida’s governor again extended the moratorium on evictions and foreclosures.
I-4 in Polk County reopens hours after deadly crash
Florida Highway Patrol troopers say one person is dead following a crash on Interstate 4.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers say one person is dead following a crash on Interstate 4.
Polk County offering sandbags to residents ahead of Isaias
County officials are offering a maximum of 10 sandbags to Polk County residents in preparation of any potential storm threat from Isaias.
County officials are offering a maximum of 10 sandbags to Polk County residents in preparation of any potential storm threat from Isaias.
Some state-run testing sites will remain open as Isaias' track shifts east
As Florida gets a clearer picture of where Hurricane Isaias is headed, some Bay Area counties have decided not to close state-run testing sites.
As Florida gets a clearer picture of where Hurricane Isaias is headed, some Bay Area counties have decided not to close state-run testing sites.
Remains of missing Lakeland woman found by canine handlers during training exercise
Canine handlers conducting a training exercise found the remains of Takeria Adderly, hidden within heavy vegetation in the 2000 block of West Bella Vista Street on July 29. Adderly was reported missing by her family on June 30.
Canine handlers conducting a training exercise found the remains of Takeria Adderly, hidden within heavy vegetation in the 2000 block of West Bella Vista Street on July 29. Adderly was reported missing by her family on June 30.
McKeel Academy ready to return to class weeks ahead of most school districts
McKeel Academy, a charter school system based in Lakeland, appears to be leading the pack. It is going to re-open on Thursday, August 6, weeks ahead of most school districts.
McKeel Academy, a charter school system based in Lakeland, appears to be leading the pack. It is going to re-open on Thursday, August 6, weeks ahead of most school districts.
Polk County commissioner candidate faces charge of falsifying election forms
A candidate for Polk County Commission has been accused of lying on his election documents.
A candidate for Polk County Commission has been accused of lying on his election documents.
State-run COVID-19 test sites to close Friday due to potential for tropical weather
Coronavirus testing sites run by the state of Florida are closing Friday due to the potential for inclement weather.
Coronavirus testing sites run by the state of Florida are closing Friday due to the potential for inclement weather.
Polk County Schools looking to fill 100 positions as students get ready to go back to school
Polk County schools are scheduled to open a few weeks and like other districts around the state, the county still has teacher positions that have to be filled fast.
Polk County schools are scheduled to open a few weeks and like other districts around the state, the county still has teacher positions that have to be filled fast.
Human remains found in Lakeland, police say
Lakeland police are investigating a death near the area of Fairbanks Street and Bella Vista Street.
Lakeland police are investigating a death near the area of Fairbanks Street and Bella Vista Street.
Borden Dairy in Winter Haven evacuated after chemical spill
A chemical spill occurred at Borden Dairy on Wednesday morning, and employees have since been allowed to return inside.
A chemical spill occurred at Borden Dairy on Wednesday morning, and employees have since been allowed to return inside.
Polk County unveils plan for school buses in upcoming semester
When it comes to social distancing for schools, buses present an especially large problem for many districts. In fact, the six-foot rule is a standard even the Florida Board of Education says is unattainable in classrooms and on buses as students head back to school this fall.
When it comes to social distancing for schools, buses present an especially large problem for many districts. In fact, the six-foot rule is a standard even the Florida Board of Education says is unattainable in classrooms and on buses as students head back to school this fall.
About half of parents decide to send kids back to schools in Tampa Bay area
Parents in three Tampa Bay school districts faced a tough decision Monday: send their kids back into the classroom or choose a form of virtual distance learning.
Parents in three Tampa Bay school districts faced a tough decision Monday: send their kids back into the classroom or choose a form of virtual distance learning.
Frostproof murder suspect's father, 3 others arrested for environmental hazards on property
The father of the suspect in the Frostproof triple murders has been arrested along with three other people for environmental hazards on their Polk County property.
The father of the suspect in the Frostproof triple murders has been arrested along with three other people for environmental hazards on their Polk County property.
PCSO: Excessive speed may have played role in fatal motorcycle crash
Cory Matthew Hippensteel, 31, of Deltona, was killed early Sunday morning in a vehicle crash in Polk County.
Cory Matthew Hippensteel, 31, of Deltona, was killed early Sunday morning in a vehicle crash in Polk County.
Family pleas for justice in killing of mother of 3 in Lakeland
The family of a Lakeland woman is pleading for justice. 25-year-old Jeannie Dominguez was killed at her home while her three young children were inside. Five difficult days later, there have been no arrests.
The family of a Lakeland woman is pleading for justice. 25-year-old Jeannie Dominguez was killed at her home while her three young children were inside. Five difficult days later, there have been no arrests.
Polk County man dies in crash near Lake Wales mobile home park
A 57-year-old man passed away after a two-vehicle crash in Lake Wales, deputies said.
A 57-year-old man passed away after a two-vehicle crash in Lake Wales, deputies said.
Funeral expenses for Frostproof murder victims covered by 'overwhelming generosity' of donations
The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced they will no longer accept any donations since they received an overwhelming amount of support to help pay for the funeral expenses for the three friends killed in Frostproof one week ago.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced they will no longer accept any donations since they received an overwhelming amount of support to help pay for the funeral expenses for the three friends killed in Frostproof one week ago.
21-year-old dies following traffic crash in Lakeland
Polk County deputies said a Lakeland man passed away following a single-vehicle crash early Friday morning.
Polk County deputies said a Lakeland man passed away following a single-vehicle crash early Friday morning.
Fort Meade man arrested after 'homemade' videos showed him sexually abusing children, officials say
Polk County detectives arrested a 36-year-old man from Fort Meade for engaging in sexual activities with children and possession child pornography, they said.
Polk County detectives arrested a 36-year-old man from Fort Meade for engaging in sexual activities with children and possession child pornography, they said.