Bartow police arrest 2 for first-degree attempted murder
Bartow police arrested Cheyanne Prentice, 24 and Elvin Brea, 25 on first-degree attempted murder charges after they allegedly shot someone in the area of Indica Court and Parker Street on July 10.
Bartow police arrested Cheyanne Prentice, 24 and Elvin Brea, 25 on first-degree attempted murder charges after they allegedly shot someone in the area of Indica Court and Parker Street on July 10.
'Pure evil in the flesh': Well-known felon 'massacres' three fishing buddies in Frostproof, sheriff says
A 26-year-old man with 230 felony charges to his name is behind bars and accused of brutally murdering three fishing friends in Frostproof, the sheriff announced Wednesday.
A 26-year-old man with 230 felony charges to his name is behind bars and accused of brutally murdering three fishing friends in Frostproof, the sheriff announced Wednesday.
Suspects in Frostproof triple-murder appear in court
The first court appearance for three people charged in the deaths of three fishing buddies in Frostproof took place Thursday afternoon.
The first court appearance for three people charged in the deaths of three fishing buddies in Frostproof took place Thursday afternoon.
Three teen girls injured, one dragged 450 feet by vehicle in Davenport hit-and-run crash, deputies say
A teen driver was arrested within hours of crashing into three 16-year-old girls, and dragging another about 450 feet, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A teen driver was arrested within hours of crashing into three 16-year-old girls, and dragging another about 450 feet, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Polk County deputies searching for driver that hit, killed woman before fleeing scene
The Traffic Homicide Unit of the Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit & run crash that killed a pedestrian Tuesday evening on Combee Road in Lakeland, just south of the intersection with Old Combee Road.
The Traffic Homicide Unit of the Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit & run crash that killed a pedestrian Tuesday evening on Combee Road in Lakeland, just south of the intersection with Old Combee Road.
Winter Haven police investigating shooting that injured 1
One person ended up hospitalized following a shooting in Winter Haven, police said.
One person ended up hospitalized following a shooting in Winter Haven, police said.
Three children inside home while mother was shot to death: Lakeland police
Lakeland police hope someone will help find the person responsible for the death of a 25-year-old mother of three children under the age of 8.
Lakeland police hope someone will help find the person responsible for the death of a 25-year-old mother of three children under the age of 8.
$30,000 reward offered for information in murder of 3 fishing buddies in Frostproof
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with several agencies to offer a $30,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons who killed three men fishing in Frostproof Friday evening.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with several agencies to offer a $30,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons who killed three men fishing in Frostproof Friday evening.
57-year-old dies following Haines City house fire, officials say
A Haines City man has passed away following a Sunday night house fire.
A Haines City man has passed away following a Sunday night house fire.
Polk Sheriff: 3 best friends killed on remote Frostproof road as they met up to go fishing Friday night
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for suspects who killed three men Friday night in Frostproof.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for suspects who killed three men Friday night in Frostproof.
Lakeland police searching for missing woman
Lakeland police are searching for Beverly Simpson-Gallagher, 72, who was last seen Friday, July 17 between 12:30-1 p.m. at the Talbot House in Lakeland.
Lakeland police are searching for Beverly Simpson-Gallagher, 72, who was last seen Friday, July 17 between 12:30-1 p.m. at the Talbot House in Lakeland.
Polk deputies seek two suspects after Davenport murder
Deputies in Polk County say they’re looking for two “armed and dangerous” suspects after a drug-related murder in Davenport on Wednesday.
Deputies in Polk County say they’re looking for two “armed and dangerous” suspects after a drug-related murder in Davenport on Wednesday.
After months apart, 90-year-old Lakeland man wears full PPE to say final goodbye to wife with dementia
For nearly 30 years, Sam Reck was by his wife JoAnn's side. Even when she moved into a skilled nursing facility for her dementia, he lived just one building over from her.
For nearly 30 years, Sam Reck was by his wife JoAnn's side. Even when she moved into a skilled nursing facility for her dementia, he lived just one building over from her.
Advisory warns of diesel contamination in Lake Martha
Polk County health officials have issued an advisory about apparent fuel contamination in Winter Haven's Lake Martha.
Polk County health officials have issued an advisory about apparent fuel contamination in Winter Haven's Lake Martha.
Polk County deputies investigating shooting that left 19-year-old dead
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left a 19-year-old dead.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left a 19-year-old dead.
Deputies wish Polk County resident a happy 100th birthday with drive-by parade
Deputies in Polk County took the time to wish one of their residents a happy 100th birthday.
Deputies in Polk County took the time to wish one of their residents a happy 100th birthday.
Polk County schools delay in-person start date amid teachers' push to start strictly online
School board members with Polk County Schools voted to delay the start of the school year at Tuesday night's meeting despite teachers protesting outside the meeting and urging the district to begin the school year strictly online.
School board members with Polk County Schools voted to delay the start of the school year at Tuesday night's meeting despite teachers protesting outside the meeting and urging the district to begin the school year strictly online.
Winter Haven leaders unanimously approve mask ordinance; rules begin 5 p.m. Tuesday
City commissioners in Winter Haven voted unanimously Monday to approve an ordinance requiring face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
City commissioners in Winter Haven voted unanimously Monday to approve an ordinance requiring face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
BayCare pausing some non-urgent surgeries in Hillsborough, Polk counties
BayCare Health System says it will reduce the number of non-urgent surgeries it performs to free up space for severely ill COVID-19 patients.
BayCare Health System says it will reduce the number of non-urgent surgeries it performs to free up space for severely ill COVID-19 patients.
Florida Southern College sued over online learning; parents say daughter didn't get money's worth
Florida Southern College in Lakeland, along with dozens of other institutions around the country, is being sued because of COVID-19.
Florida Southern College in Lakeland, along with dozens of other institutions around the country, is being sued because of COVID-19.