Downtown Lakeland has 850 more parking spots, thanks to new garage
Finding a parking spot, especially when you’re in a hurry, can be frustrating.
Finding a parking spot, especially when you’re in a hurry, can be frustrating.
Retired Polk K9 Shea passes away, sheriff's office says
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of their retired K9s.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of their retired K9s.
Police: 1 arrested after shots fired at officer
Jamari Osheay Hampton, 19, was arrested early Sunday morning after a Winter Haven police officer said shots were fired in his direction.
Jamari Osheay Hampton, 19, was arrested early Sunday morning after a Winter Haven police officer said shots were fired in his direction.
Publix mechanic keeps supermarket’s iconic scales working
Publix mechanic Gene Anderson is the one and only person who fixes and refurbishes a unique Florida icon -- Publix's popular scales.
Publix mechanic Gene Anderson is the one and only person who fixes and refurbishes a unique Florida icon -- Publix's popular scales.
Third rabid raccoon leads to rabies alert extension in Polk County
The Polk County Department of Health is extending a rabies alert after discovering another rabid raccoon.
The Polk County Department of Health is extending a rabies alert after discovering another rabid raccoon.
Sex offender with warrant out for arrest flees from Polk deputies, swallows bag of meth
There was a warrant out for a Mulberry man in Polk County, who failed to register as a sex offender – and deputies finally caught up to him Wednesday.
There was a warrant out for a Mulberry man in Polk County, who failed to register as a sex offender – and deputies finally caught up to him Wednesday.
Study shows snowbirds are staying longer and spending more money
Snowbirds are flocking to Lakeland and it’s a bigger than usual invasion, which means a bigger boost for the local economy than in previous years.
Snowbirds are flocking to Lakeland and it’s a bigger than usual invasion, which means a bigger boost for the local economy than in previous years.
Polk deputies injured after patrol car struck by wrong-way DUI driver
Two Polk County deputies were taken to the hospital after their patrol car was hit head-on by a drunk driver going the wrong way Tuesday night.
Two Polk County deputies were taken to the hospital after their patrol car was hit head-on by a drunk driver going the wrong way Tuesday night.
Overworked and underpaid: Polk County teachers bring fight for funding to school board
Hundreds of Polk County teachers showed up at Tuesday's school board meeting to send a clear message: they have had enough.
Hundreds of Polk County teachers showed up at Tuesday's school board meeting to send a clear message: they have had enough.
Police: Man falls asleep in drug store, grabs cigarettes on his way out
Video surveillance showed the man realizing the doors had been locked and then becoming visibly annoyed. Moments later, he can be seen unlocking the front door and leaving -- but he comes back.
Video surveillance showed the man realizing the doors had been locked and then becoming visibly annoyed. Moments later, he can be seen unlocking the front door and leaving -- but he comes back.
Polk deputies searching for teenager wanted on four counts of attempted murder
Deputies in Polk County are searching for Malakia Askew, 17, following a shooting on Norfolk Circle in unincorporated Lakeland.
Deputies in Polk County are searching for Malakia Askew, 17, following a shooting on Norfolk Circle in unincorporated Lakeland.
Cold snap puts tropical fish farmers on edge
It's been a chilly couple of days in the Bay Area. Runners and walkers bundled up Wednesday morning on Bayshore Boulevard. Fortunately, the warmup has already started and temperatures are beginning to rise but for some, the damage from this week's cold snap will linger.
It's been a chilly couple of days in the Bay Area. Runners and walkers bundled up Wednesday morning on Bayshore Boulevard. Fortunately, the warmup has already started and temperatures are beginning to rise but for some, the damage from this week's cold snap will linger.
PCSO: Alcohol may have played a role in fatal pedestrian crash
A 56-year-old man died Saturday evening after being hit by a car while walking to a gas station in Lakeland, investigators said.
A 56-year-old man died Saturday evening after being hit by a car while walking to a gas station in Lakeland, investigators said.
Christmas lights display inspires girl with autism to speak, sing and dance
Kaitlyn DeJesus, 13, has autism and was non-verbal until she visited a Christmas light display in Mulberry. It inspired her to talk, dance and sing.
Kaitlyn DeJesus, 13, has autism and was non-verbal until she visited a Christmas light display in Mulberry. It inspired her to talk, dance and sing.
Troopers investigating vehicle shooting on I-4 in Davenport
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a shooting after Steven Sanders, 56, said someone shot his car while he was driving on I-4 in Davenport.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a shooting after Steven Sanders, 56, said someone shot his car while he was driving on I-4 in Davenport.
Police make arrest in fatal crash
Auburndale police arrested Salvador Manuel Juarez Trejo, 43, for DUI following a crash on January 12.
Auburndale police arrested Salvador Manuel Juarez Trejo, 43, for DUI following a crash on January 12.
Plant City police officer in ICU after being run over in multi-county crime spree
A Plant City police officer remains in the ICU at a local hospital after he was run over during a multi-county crime spree Wednesday. During a press conference Friday, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd expressed his frustration over the suspects' criminal history and the fact that they took advantage of their second chance.
A Plant City police officer remains in the ICU at a local hospital after he was run over during a multi-county crime spree Wednesday. During a press conference Friday, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd expressed his frustration over the suspects' criminal history and the fact that they took advantage of their second chance.
Man dies after Haines City construction site collapse
A Bartow man has died after a concrete wall collapsed on him at a construction site near the intersection of Davenport Blvd. and U.S. 27 Friday morning, according to the Haines City Police Department.
A Bartow man has died after a concrete wall collapsed on him at a construction site near the intersection of Davenport Blvd. and U.S. 27 Friday morning, according to the Haines City Police Department.
One dead in crash on U.S. 27 in Lake Wales
One person is dead following a two-vehicle crash in Lake Wales, according to Polk County deputies.
One person is dead following a two-vehicle crash in Lake Wales, according to Polk County deputies.
Deputies arrest Davenport woman for death of 13-month-old baby
Neidy Mendez-Gudine is facing charges of child abuse and manslaughter after a 13-month-old baby died in her care, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Neidy Mendez-Gudine is facing charges of child abuse and manslaughter after a 13-month-old baby died in her care, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.