Continued earthquakes mean continued need for relief work in Puerto Rico
A Polk County woman has been on a mission to help island residents rebuild after being there for the 6.5 magnitude quake in January.
A Polk County woman has been on a mission to help island residents rebuild after being there for the 6.5 magnitude quake in January.
Mud lovers flock to Bartow for Jeepin' with Judd event
The weather is not great, but that is not stopping Jeep lovers from looking forward to a great weekend doing their thing.
The weather is not great, but that is not stopping Jeep lovers from looking forward to a great weekend doing their thing.
Motorcyclist dies in Polk County crash, deputies say
A crash between a pickup truck and motorcycle claimed the life of one person, according to Polk County deputies.
A crash between a pickup truck and motorcycle claimed the life of one person, according to Polk County deputies.
Polk schools administrator suspended for allegedly making threats over teacher rally
The superintendent of Polk County schools put one of her top administrators on notice after he allegedly sent threatening text messages to the president of the Polk County Education Association.
The superintendent of Polk County schools put one of her top administrators on notice after he allegedly sent threatening text messages to the president of the Polk County Education Association.
Florida considers merging New College, Florida Poly into FSU, UF
Lawmakers and leaders of New College of Florida and Florida Polytechnic University are pushing back against a House plan that would merge the two schools into Florida State University and the University of Florida.
Lawmakers and leaders of New College of Florida and Florida Polytechnic University are pushing back against a House plan that would merge the two schools into Florida State University and the University of Florida.
Lake Alfred residents forced to relocate for widening of busy roadway
Polk County Commissioners just voted to fast track the widening of State Road 557, which means Mullins and more than a dozen others are going to have to move, whether they like it or not.
Polk County Commissioners just voted to fast track the widening of State Road 557, which means Mullins and more than a dozen others are going to have to move, whether they like it or not.
Ministry focused on first responders celebrates one year
When 26-year Army veteran Dan Middlebrooks came to Sydney Baptist Church as an interim preacher, he had an idea: Give the church a new mission and make it into a house of worship specifically for first responders. He certainly prayed with and counseled enough of them over the years.
When 26-year Army veteran Dan Middlebrooks came to Sydney Baptist Church as an interim preacher, he had an idea: Give the church a new mission and make it into a house of worship specifically for first responders. He certainly prayed with and counseled enough of them over the years.
'Out-of-control' murder suspect fatally shot by Polk County SWAT team, sheriff says
A quiet community in Poinciana had a "wild night" after a suspect fatally shot a man in the middle of the road. Hours later, a Polk County SWAT team fatally shot the armed suspect during an early-morning standoff, the sheriff said.
A quiet community in Poinciana had a "wild night" after a suspect fatally shot a man in the middle of the road. Hours later, a Polk County SWAT team fatally shot the armed suspect during an early-morning standoff, the sheriff said.
Two X-treme Air & Home Care technicians arrested for exploiting the elderly
Lakeland police arrested Carl Hassel, 39, and Joshua O’Neal, 33, for grand theft and exploitation of the elderly after they allegedly charged a woman in her 70s hundreds of dollars for work that was not completed.
Lakeland police arrested Carl Hassel, 39, and Joshua O’Neal, 33, for grand theft and exploitation of the elderly after they allegedly charged a woman in her 70s hundreds of dollars for work that was not completed.
Travel agent accused of scamming clients, employer out of $1.6M
A Polk County travel agent was arrested for fraud after a year-long investigation into more than a million in missing money, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A Polk County travel agent was arrested for fraud after a year-long investigation into more than a million in missing money, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
PCSO: Davenport man arrested on 200 counts of child pornography claims he’s addicted
Joshua Johnson, 27, is facing 200 counts of enhanced possession of child pornography after detectives discovered he had nearly 700 images and videos while investigating several tips reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s CyberTip line, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Joshua Johnson, 27, is facing 200 counts of enhanced possession of child pornography after detectives discovered he had nearly 700 images and videos while investigating several tips reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s CyberTip line, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida couple dead after plane crashes into neighborhood near Bartow Airport
A single-engine plane crashed into a neighborhood just off property of the Bartow Executive Airport.
A single-engine plane crashed into a neighborhood just off property of the Bartow Executive Airport.
Prescribed burn planned for Polk County Thursday
Where there is smoke, there is usually fire. And there will presumably a lot of smoke coming from a prescribed burn set by Florida Forest Service starting Thursday.
Where there is smoke, there is usually fire. And there will presumably a lot of smoke coming from a prescribed burn set by Florida Forest Service starting Thursday.
This Bartow couple of 65 years has been in love since high school
After 65 years of marriage, Ken and Betty Wetherington are just as sweet on each other as the day they met. Their courtship started back in 1955 – back to when they were high school sweethearts.
After 65 years of marriage, Ken and Betty Wetherington are just as sweet on each other as the day they met. Their courtship started back in 1955 – back to when they were high school sweethearts.
'Blessed to be Bartow:' Polk cheerleading squad lands rare triple crown
Their stunts will make your jaw drop. Their skilled routine is the result of an entire year's work and sacrifice. And it all paid off: One Polk County cheerleading squad is celebrating their biggest victory ever.
Their stunts will make your jaw drop. Their skilled routine is the result of an entire year's work and sacrifice. And it all paid off: One Polk County cheerleading squad is celebrating their biggest victory ever.
Florida lawmakers propose merging Florida Poly, New College with UF, FSU
Two of Florida’s smallest public universities could merge with two of the state’s larger schools.
Two of Florida’s smallest public universities could merge with two of the state’s larger schools.
Road surveyor dies in Lakeland crash, police say
A road surveyor passed away after the driver of a pickup truck crashed into him Monday afternoon, police said.
A road surveyor passed away after the driver of a pickup truck crashed into him Monday afternoon, police said.
Lakeland mom steps in after 'crazy river otter' attacks dog, girl
A Polk County girl opened the door to help her dog escape an otter, then tried to shut the door quickly. But apparently not quickly enough. The otter squeezed in and attacked her, too.
A Polk County girl opened the door to help her dog escape an otter, then tried to shut the door quickly. But apparently not quickly enough. The otter squeezed in and attacked her, too.
Winter Haven police search for man who exposed himself to girl at bus stop
Winter Haven Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who exposed himself to a 12-year-old girl while she waited for her bus.
Winter Haven Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who exposed himself to a 12-year-old girl while she waited for her bus.
Railroad crossing dangers highlighted by video of close call in Dover
It's still not clear why a semi-truck driver drove through the safety arm at a railroad crossing in Dover Tuesday. Another driver recorded a video of the truck narrowly being missed by a speeding train.
It's still not clear why a semi-truck driver drove through the safety arm at a railroad crossing in Dover Tuesday. Another driver recorded a video of the truck narrowly being missed by a speeding train.