Polk deputies: Man turned in lost purse, but not cash
It’s not quite taking candy from a baby, but deputies in Polk County say a man may have helped himself to some cash that a toddler dropped inside a grocery store. Now they are hoping you can identify him.
It’s not quite taking candy from a baby, but deputies in Polk County say a man may have helped himself to some cash that a toddler dropped inside a grocery store. Now they are hoping you can identify him.
Polk Co. School District responds to petition to cancel classes on Friday -- the day after Halloween
The Polk County School District responded to an online petition requesting that students be given the day off after Halloween.
The Polk County School District responded to an online petition requesting that students be given the day off after Halloween.
Two years after deadly Lake Wales hit-and-run, still no arrests
It's been two heartbreaking years of waiting and wondering for a Polk County family. October 28, 2017, a driver hit and killed 56-year-old Leonard Wimberly, Jr. as he was riding a bike on a Lake Wales road.
It's been two heartbreaking years of waiting and wondering for a Polk County family. October 28, 2017, a driver hit and killed 56-year-old Leonard Wimberly, Jr. as he was riding a bike on a Lake Wales road.
Sensors can predict red light-runners; delay green light for cross traffic
Impatient and reckless drivers blowing through red lights kill hundreds of people each year. The difference between life and death can be less than a second.
Impatient and reckless drivers blowing through red lights kill hundreds of people each year. The difference between life and death can be less than a second.
House divided: Yankees fan marries lifelong Atlanta Brave in epic baseball-themed wedding
Neither of their teams is in this year’s World Series, but the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves are the only teams that mattered for a Polk County couple.
Neither of their teams is in this year’s World Series, but the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves are the only teams that mattered for a Polk County couple.
Kathleen students won't have to make up tornado days
Monday was a big day at Kathleen Middle School in Polk County. Kids went back to class for the first time since a tornado hit their school.
Monday was a big day at Kathleen Middle School in Polk County. Kids went back to class for the first time since a tornado hit their school.
Driver charged with DUI after deadly ATV crash
A Plant City woman is under arrest after she allegedly crashed her ATV while drunk in Polk County, killing her passenger.
A Plant City woman is under arrest after she allegedly crashed her ATV while drunk in Polk County, killing her passenger.
Friends, family pay touching tribute after teen's sudden death
The sudden death of a Polk County teenager has rocked the community. Now, Bartow is coming together to help his family through the tragedy.
The sudden death of a Polk County teenager has rocked the community. Now, Bartow is coming together to help his family through the tragedy.
Community of Kathleen works to get back to normal a week after a tornado
It’s been more than a week since a tornado touched down in Kathleen, and the Polk County community has been working to get back to normal ever since.
It’s been more than a week since a tornado touched down in Kathleen, and the Polk County community has been working to get back to normal ever since.
Furry, four-legged stowaways from Miami to get new homes in Lakeland
Herc Rentals sent one of their trucks to Miami to make a pickup. Hundreds of miles later, the truck came back to Lakeland with a surprising cargo: Four little stowaways.
Herc Rentals sent one of their trucks to Miami to make a pickup. Hundreds of miles later, the truck came back to Lakeland with a surprising cargo: Four little stowaways.
Polk detectives: 17-year-old wrote about killing people on video game chat app
A 17-year-old was arrested after making violent and “disturbing” threats online, according to Polk County detectives.
A 17-year-old was arrested after making violent and “disturbing” threats online, according to Polk County detectives.
Kathleen Middle teachers return for first time since tornado damaged campus
Teachers at Kathleen Middle School in Polk County will be returning to salvage what’s left of their classrooms following an EF-2 tornado and before students return to the campus Monday.
Teachers at Kathleen Middle School in Polk County will be returning to salvage what’s left of their classrooms following an EF-2 tornado and before students return to the campus Monday.
Carried miles by tornado, decades-old wedding photo returned to family
A Polk County family that lost nearly everything when a tornado tore through their neighborhood Friday is getting back a priceless family heirloom.
A Polk County family that lost nearly everything when a tornado tore through their neighborhood Friday is getting back a priceless family heirloom.
Sketch released of suspected gunman in Cambridge Cove shooting death
Lakeland police are looking for a man believed to have shot and killed a 19-year-old Monday.
Lakeland police are looking for a man believed to have shot and killed a 19-year-old Monday.
Storm damage forces firefighters to abandon Haines City substation; may delay response
High winds and rain last week caused $8,000 in damage to the Haines City Fire substation located right behind the police department on U.S. 27.
High winds and rain last week caused $8,000 in damage to the Haines City Fire substation located right behind the police department on U.S. 27.
Injured deputy's wife, also a deputy, sues Polk Sheriff's Office
Three years ago, Deputy Adam Pennell was badly injured on the job after a car slammed into him during a hit-and-run crash. Now his wife Christin, who is also a deputy, is suing the Polk Sheriff’s Office, alleging they broke the law.
Three years ago, Deputy Adam Pennell was badly injured on the job after a car slammed into him during a hit-and-run crash. Now his wife Christin, who is also a deputy, is suing the Polk Sheriff’s Office, alleging they broke the law.
Time for a check-up: Annual Lakeland swan roundup enters 39th year
Feathers flew in Lakeland Tuesday morning as city officials rounded up all of the swans on Lake Morton for a yearly veterinary check-up. Crews in boats crisscrossed in pursuit, while the swans tried to dash and dart away.
Feathers flew in Lakeland Tuesday morning as city officials rounded up all of the swans on Lake Morton for a yearly veterinary check-up. Crews in boats crisscrossed in pursuit, while the swans tried to dash and dart away.
Court rejects lawsuit over Polk County bullying arrest
Six years after a middle-school student’s suicide drew national headlines, a federal appeals court has rejected a civil-rights lawsuit filed on behalf of a Polk County girl who was arrested and accused of bullying and harassment that allegedly led to the death.
Six years after a middle-school student’s suicide drew national headlines, a federal appeals court has rejected a civil-rights lawsuit filed on behalf of a Polk County girl who was arrested and accused of bullying and harassment that allegedly led to the death.
Classes at tornado-damaged Kathleen Middle School to resume Monday
Crews have been working around the clock to get Kathleen Middle School back up and running after a tornado ripped the roof off last Friday.
Crews have been working around the clock to get Kathleen Middle School back up and running after a tornado ripped the roof off last Friday.
Polk County deputies search for attempted murder suspect
Polk County deputies are searching for an attempted murder suspect.
Polk County deputies are searching for an attempted murder suspect.