Amidst coronavirus closure, Bok Tower Gardens goes online for Easter sunrise service
The Easter sunrise service at Bok Tower Gardens is a 94-year-old tradition that attracts thousands of people. This year, no one is allowed to be there in person, but it will be online for everyone to enjoy.
The Easter sunrise service at Bok Tower Gardens is a 94-year-old tradition that attracts thousands of people. This year, no one is allowed to be there in person, but it will be online for everyone to enjoy.
School meals delivered to kids who cannot travel in Polk County
The Polk County School District has been giving away free lunches at schools and at other sites since the COVID-19 pandemic began making its mark.
The Polk County School District has been giving away free lunches at schools and at other sites since the COVID-19 pandemic began making its mark.
Haines City man killed wife and teen sons before turning gun on himself, police say
A Haines City man called 911 Sunday to tell dispatchers he shot his wife and two children and was about to shoot himself, according to the Haines City Police Department.
A Haines City man called 911 Sunday to tell dispatchers he shot his wife and two children and was about to shoot himself, according to the Haines City Police Department.
Toddler killed in single vehicle crash in Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-vehicle crash Friday afternoon that ended in the death of a toddler and injured four people from Dade City.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-vehicle crash Friday afternoon that ended in the death of a toddler and injured four people from Dade City.
Funeral homes react to coronavirus pandemic, change how we say our final goodbyes
Many funeral homes are only allowing ten people inside at a time and advise mourners not to shake hands, hug or kiss.
Many funeral homes are only allowing ten people inside at a time and advise mourners not to shake hands, hug or kiss.
Polk County hopes for complete compliance during 'stay-at-home' order, vows to enforce if necessary
Under the order, most people are required by law to stay at home most of the time with a few exceptions.
Under the order, most people are required by law to stay at home most of the time with a few exceptions.
Motorcyclist dies in Poinciana crash, deputies say
Polk County detectives are investigating the death of 60-year-old man after a motorcycle crash in Poinciana.
Polk County detectives are investigating the death of 60-year-old man after a motorcycle crash in Poinciana.
Lakeland commissioners vote to close all city parks
City commissioners in Lakeland reversed their stance on whether to keep city parks open or close them.
City commissioners in Lakeland reversed their stance on whether to keep city parks open or close them.
Polk County distributing 60,000 devices to students for their virtual lessons
Students in Polk County can check out internet-accessible tablets for virtual school starting Wednesday. The devices are for those who many not have the tools they need at home to access those lessons.
Students in Polk County can check out internet-accessible tablets for virtual school starting Wednesday. The devices are for those who many not have the tools they need at home to access those lessons.
Polk K-9 recovering after being stabbed repeatedly in the head by burglary suspect
A Polk sheriff's K-9 is recovering after deputies said a burglary suspect stabbed the dog repeatedly and caused significant injuries.
A Polk sheriff's K-9 is recovering after deputies said a burglary suspect stabbed the dog repeatedly and caused significant injuries.
Polk deputies: Man killed girlfriend and man she moved into house 3 days after bonding out of jail
Kenyatta Bellamy confessed to killing his live-in girlfriend and the man she moved into the house three days after bonding out of the Osceola County jail, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Kenyatta Bellamy confessed to killing his live-in girlfriend and the man she moved into the house three days after bonding out of the Osceola County jail, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Newly unemployed, underemployed struggle making ends meet during coronavirus pandemic
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, more than 3.3 million people filed for unemployment last week. That’s the highest it has been since the 1970s.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, more than 3.3 million people filed for unemployment last week. That’s the highest it has been since the 1970s.
Bare supermarket shelves leave little left over to feed needy Polk children
For years KidsPACK bought 90 percent of its food for needy and homeless children from suppliers, but because people are stripping the shelves clean, there is little or no food left to sell to the organization.
For years KidsPACK bought 90 percent of its food for needy and homeless children from suppliers, but because people are stripping the shelves clean, there is little or no food left to sell to the organization.
Undercover detectives arrest 4, seize more than $10,000 of drugs at Winter Haven home
Undercover detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office seized more than $10,000 worth of drugs and arrested four people on Wednesday after receiving a tip that illegal drugs were possibly being sold at a Winter Haven home.
Undercover detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office seized more than $10,000 worth of drugs and arrested four people on Wednesday after receiving a tip that illegal drugs were possibly being sold at a Winter Haven home.
Lakeland couple stole over $600 worth of clothing and shoes from Walmart, sheriff says
A Lakeland man and his girlfriend were arrested after trying to shoplift clothing and shoes worth over $600, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Lakeland man and his girlfriend were arrested after trying to shoplift clothing and shoes worth over $600, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Bartow police investigating after body found in burned car
Bartow police are investigating after the Bartow Fire Department discovered a body inside of a vehicle in the 1200 block of US HWY 17 N., according to the Bartow Police Department.
Bartow police are investigating after the Bartow Fire Department discovered a body inside of a vehicle in the 1200 block of US HWY 17 N., according to the Bartow Police Department.
Swan uses crosswalk to cross the street in Lakeland
Swans are a fairly common sight in Lakeland -- but it's not every day you see one using a crosswalk.
Swans are a fairly common sight in Lakeland -- but it's not every day you see one using a crosswalk.
Lakeland Regional Health treating 1 COVID-19 patient, prepares for more
Top administrations at the facility said they are preparing for more cases. They are moving toward drive through COVID-19 testing and plan to develop a respiratory unit for people who suspect that they have the novel coronavirus.
Top administrations at the facility said they are preparing for more cases. They are moving toward drive through COVID-19 testing and plan to develop a respiratory unit for people who suspect that they have the novel coronavirus.
Former officer, mother of his children dead in apparent murder-suicide in Poinciana
A former police officer from Puerto Rico murdered the mother of his children, according to the Polk County sheriff. He said it appears the suspect then took his own life.
A former police officer from Puerto Rico murdered the mother of his children, according to the Polk County sheriff. He said it appears the suspect then took his own life.
With school on hold, Polk County offers free lunches to kids
In the wake of school closing across the state because of the coronavirus, the Polk County School District just started a drive-through lunch give away. The idea is to make sure that kids who might not have a nutritious meal get one.
In the wake of school closing across the state because of the coronavirus, the Polk County School District just started a drive-through lunch give away. The idea is to make sure that kids who might not have a nutritious meal get one.