Gamers become game-makers at Florida Poly
Students at Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland showed off their class-made video games Thursday at the school’s Game Expo.
Students at Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland showed off their class-made video games Thursday at the school’s Game Expo.
Polk County to allow public employees to carry concealed weapons at county worksites
In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, Polk County commissioners approved a new law allowing certain public employees to carry concealed weapons at county worksites and to fire back in an active-shooter scenario.
In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, Polk County commissioners approved a new law allowing certain public employees to carry concealed weapons at county worksites and to fire back in an active-shooter scenario.
Amazon selects Auburndale for its next fulfillment center, bringing 500 new jobs to Polk County
Amazon says all jobs at the new Auburndale center will start at $15 an hour, with comprehensive benefits starting on day one.
Amazon says all jobs at the new Auburndale center will start at $15 an hour, with comprehensive benefits starting on day one.
Winter Haven police search for missing mother and baby
Police in Winter Haven are searching for a mother and baby who haven't been seen in two weeks.
Police in Winter Haven are searching for a mother and baby who haven't been seen in two weeks.
Vehicle crashes into home day care in Lakeland; 4 taken to hospital "as precaution"
Three children and an adult were taken to the hospital after a vehicle crashed into a home day care, according to the Lakeland Fire Department.
Three children and an adult were taken to the hospital after a vehicle crashed into a home day care, according to the Lakeland Fire Department.
Despite multiple hurdles, couple continues efforts to convert historic Deen House to preschool
Thomas and Madison Brawner just got another "no" in response to their idea to turn Lakeland's historic Deen House into a preschool.
Thomas and Madison Brawner just got another "no" in response to their idea to turn Lakeland's historic Deen House into a preschool.
No chairs allowed until day of Lakeland Christmas parade
The yearly tradition of putting chairs out early for the Lakeland Christmas parade is officials a thing of the past. The city said no one can put chairs out until the day of the parade, Thursday, Dec. 5.
The yearly tradition of putting chairs out early for the Lakeland Christmas parade is officials a thing of the past. The city said no one can put chairs out until the day of the parade, Thursday, Dec. 5.
15-year-old bitten by rabid raccoon in Polk County
In the tenth case of rabies confirmed in Polk County this year, a teen was bitten by a raccoon. He wants to warn others about animals that may seem a little too comfortable with humans.
In the tenth case of rabies confirmed in Polk County this year, a teen was bitten by a raccoon. He wants to warn others about animals that may seem a little too comfortable with humans.
Truck plows into Lakeland carport, drives away
Larry and Jeanie Everhart were fast asleep in their home on Handley Blvd. around 2 a.m. Saturday when they heard a horrific crash outside. When they peeked out of the house, they couldn’t believe what they saw.
Larry and Jeanie Everhart were fast asleep in their home on Handley Blvd. around 2 a.m. Saturday when they heard a horrific crash outside. When they peeked out of the house, they couldn’t believe what they saw.
Polk deputies: Man disagreed with umpire's call, punched him in the face
Polk County deputies arrested a Lakeland man who, they said, attacked a youth baseball league umpire after a game.
Polk County deputies arrested a Lakeland man who, they said, attacked a youth baseball league umpire after a game.
Crews battle fire at Lakeland wood recycling facility
Firefighters in Polk County have been at the scene of an industrial fire since Friday night.
Firefighters in Polk County have been at the scene of an industrial fire since Friday night.
Lakeland antique mall closes without little warning for vendors
The Wildwood Antique Mall in Lakeland has drawn in customers from all over the state for years, but it's sudden closure Wednesday night caught customers and vendors off guard.
The Wildwood Antique Mall in Lakeland has drawn in customers from all over the state for years, but it's sudden closure Wednesday night caught customers and vendors off guard.
Florida farmers hope hemp becomes lucrative cash crop
Now that it's legal - again - to grow hemp in Florida, farmers are wasting no time getting plants in the ground.
Now that it's legal - again - to grow hemp in Florida, farmers are wasting no time getting plants in the ground.
Lakeland Salvation Army opens doors for disaster loan help following October tornado
Thousands of people in Polk County who were impacted by tornadoes that touched down in October now have an opportunity to get some much-needed financial relief as they continue to recover.
Thousands of people in Polk County who were impacted by tornadoes that touched down in October now have an opportunity to get some much-needed financial relief as they continue to recover.
Students' petition asks Polk County schools to add full-time counselors
Two Bartow High School students are petitioning Polk County Schools to hire full-time counselors for every school.
Two Bartow High School students are petitioning Polk County Schools to hire full-time counselors for every school.
Proposal to convert historic home into preschool draws concerns about traffic, preservation
The Deen House in Lakeland's Lake Morton Historic District is under contract to be sold to a couple who would like to convert the home into a community preschool, but neighbors have lots of questions about what the means for them.
The Deen House in Lakeland's Lake Morton Historic District is under contract to be sold to a couple who would like to convert the home into a community preschool, but neighbors have lots of questions about what the means for them.
Agent Orange and cancer: Veteran dies 1 month after VA reverses denial of benefits
Keith Brown was exposed to agent orange for years, but after being diagnosed with cancer years later, the VA said it wasn't related to the toxin and denied his benefits. Their correction was too late.
Keith Brown was exposed to agent orange for years, but after being diagnosed with cancer years later, the VA said it wasn't related to the toxin and denied his benefits. Their correction was too late.
Polk deputies shoot, kill driver heading for them
Monday in a rural area of Polk County, two deputies walked along a normally quiet street, looking for a stolen truck.
Monday in a rural area of Polk County, two deputies walked along a normally quiet street, looking for a stolen truck.
There are close to 2,000 'high hazard' dams in the U.S., and two are in Polk County
A more than two-year investigation by The Associated Press has found scores of dams nationwide in even worse condition, and in equally dangerous locations. They loom over homes, businesses, highways or entire communities that could face life-threatening floods if the dams don't hold.
A more than two-year investigation by The Associated Press has found scores of dams nationwide in even worse condition, and in equally dangerous locations. They loom over homes, businesses, highways or entire communities that could face life-threatening floods if the dams don't hold.
Polk youth baseball executives accused of stealing $55,000 from league
Two top leaders of a popular Polk County youth baseball league were arrested this week, accused of stealing over $50,000 in funds, spending it on everything from cell phone bills to grocery orders.
Two top leaders of a popular Polk County youth baseball league were arrested this week, accused of stealing over $50,000 in funds, spending it on everything from cell phone bills to grocery orders.