Police: Suspect in hover shoes glides through Walmart
A scene from Back to the Future recently played out in a Winter Haven Walmart when a man wearing hover shoes sailed into the store, loaded his cart with items and slid out without paying.
A scene from Back to the Future recently played out in a Winter Haven Walmart when a man wearing hover shoes sailed into the store, loaded his cart with items and slid out without paying.
Memorial services for fallen Lakeland police officer begins Wednesday
The funeral for Lakeland police officer Paul Dunn is open to the public.
The funeral for Lakeland police officer Paul Dunn is open to the public.
Murder suspect turns himself in to Polk County Sheriff's Office
A man wanted by the Polk County Sheriff's Office for a deadly shooting has turned himself in.
A man wanted by the Polk County Sheriff's Office for a deadly shooting has turned himself in.
Road rage incident turns deadly in Winter Haven
A road rage incident turned deadly Saturday night when a motorist shot and killed another motorist in Winter Haven, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A road rage incident turned deadly Saturday night when a motorist shot and killed another motorist in Winter Haven, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Polk County suspect accused of killing woman, raping another was extradited back to Florida
The man who detectives said went on a crime spree in October – murdering a woman and raping another woman – was extradited to Polk County after he was arrested in Atlanta nearly three months ago.
The man who detectives said went on a crime spree in October – murdering a woman and raping another woman – was extradited to Polk County after he was arrested in Atlanta nearly three months ago.
Polk schools prepare for teachers to rally in Tallahassee
Polk County Schools is making it clear teachers will not face consequences for attending the "Take on Tallahassee" rally Monday at the capital after some thought an email, forwarded to teachers Friday, was a threat of termination.
Polk County Schools is making it clear teachers will not face consequences for attending the "Take on Tallahassee" rally Monday at the capital after some thought an email, forwarded to teachers Friday, was a threat of termination.
Polk County Sheriff's Office investigating deadly road rage incident
A road rage incident turned deadly Saturday night when a motorist shot and killed another motorist in Winter Haven, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A road rage incident turned deadly Saturday night when a motorist shot and killed another motorist in Winter Haven, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Funeral plans set for Lakeland police officer
The Lakeland Police Department said the public is welcome to attend funeral services for Officer Paul Dunn on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at Lakes Church (formerly known as the First Baptist Church at the Mall), located at 1010 E Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland.
The Lakeland Police Department said the public is welcome to attend funeral services for Officer Paul Dunn on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at Lakes Church (formerly known as the First Baptist Church at the Mall), located at 1010 E Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland.
Florida teachers prepare to rally Monday for more funding
Florida teachers are getting ready to roll.
Florida teachers are getting ready to roll.
Winter Haven man’s neglect led to the death of two puppies, deputies say
A Winter Haven man has been accused of neglecting his five dogs – one of which had to have surgery, a puppy had to be euthanized, and another puppy died, deputies said.
A Winter Haven man has been accused of neglecting his five dogs – one of which had to have surgery, a puppy had to be euthanized, and another puppy died, deputies said.
Deputies searching for gunman after deadly Lakeland shooting
Deputies in Polk County are looking for the man who shot and killed another man Wednesday, possibly during a dispute over a horse.
Deputies in Polk County are looking for the man who shot and killed another man Wednesday, possibly during a dispute over a horse.
Four students arrested after classmates report gun at Polk County school
Parents of students at Lake Region High School in Polk County received some concerning messages Thursday. An unspecified type of weapon had been found on the campus and law enforcement officers were conducting an investigation.
Parents of students at Lake Region High School in Polk County received some concerning messages Thursday. An unspecified type of weapon had been found on the campus and law enforcement officers were conducting an investigation.
Lakeland police officer dies in motorcycle crash
A Lakeland police officer and Marine Corps veteran has passed away after crashing his motorcycle while he was on his way to work this morning, deputies have confirmed.
A Lakeland police officer and Marine Corps veteran has passed away after crashing his motorcycle while he was on his way to work this morning, deputies have confirmed.
Officer killed in Lakeland motorcycle crash was a veteran with sons in the military
A Lakeland police officer who died Thursday morning in a motorcycle crash leaves behind a legacy of service to his community and his country.
A Lakeland police officer who died Thursday morning in a motorcycle crash leaves behind a legacy of service to his community and his country.
PCSO: Lakeland man arrested for aggravated child abuse in death of 2-month-old baby
Kyle Reese is facing charges of aggravated child abuse after a 2-month-old baby died in his care in December, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Kyle Reese is facing charges of aggravated child abuse after a 2-month-old baby died in his care in December, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
PCSO: Lakeland man arrested for April 2019 DUI crash that caused the death of his girlfriend
Rodney Calvin Wimberly is behind bars tonight on charges of DUI manslaughter that stem from an April 2019 crash in which he was the driver and his girlfriend Shannon Oglesby was a passenger, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Rodney Calvin Wimberly is behind bars tonight on charges of DUI manslaughter that stem from an April 2019 crash in which he was the driver and his girlfriend Shannon Oglesby was a passenger, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Scooter company wants to set up shop in Lakeland
A Minnesota company called Leaf went before Lakeland city commissioners in hopes of convincing them that scooters are exactly what downtown Lakeland needs.
A Minnesota company called Leaf went before Lakeland city commissioners in hopes of convincing them that scooters are exactly what downtown Lakeland needs.
After Puerto Rico earthquakes, familiar feelings of fear and frustration
Puerto Ricans in Polk County are angst-ridden over the fate of their relatives back home on the island following a series of devastating earthquakes.
Puerto Ricans in Polk County are angst-ridden over the fate of their relatives back home on the island following a series of devastating earthquakes.
Wrong-way driver dies in Lake Alfred crash, deputies say
A 19-year-old from Haines City was injured after her vehicle crashed into another heading the wrong way, according to Polk County deputies.
A 19-year-old from Haines City was injured after her vehicle crashed into another heading the wrong way, according to Polk County deputies.
Polk County cable park provides thrilling experience for all ages
Elite Cable Park offers knee boarding and water skiing, pretty much any sport that involves being pulled by a cable.
Elite Cable Park offers knee boarding and water skiing, pretty much any sport that involves being pulled by a cable.