Kathleen couple hopes to return decades-old wedding photo found after tornado
Amid the trail of debris left behind a tornado that tore through the Polk County town of Kathleen Friday, a couple found a timeless item they hope to reunite with its rightful owner.
Amid the trail of debris left behind a tornado that tore through the Polk County town of Kathleen Friday, a couple found a timeless item they hope to reunite with its rightful owner.
Century-old Lakeland church building shredded by tornado
The church was built in 1912. Originally owned by Baptists, the building was sold to a local businessman who rented it. Its most recent name was Lugar de Restauracion, a place of restoration.
The church was built in 1912. Originally owned by Baptists, the building was sold to a local businessman who rented it. Its most recent name was Lugar de Restauracion, a place of restoration.
Custodians sheltered in closet as tornado ripped roof from Kathleen Middle
The head custodian at Kathleen Middle School and a coworker huddled in a closet as a tornado ripped apart the roof last week.
The head custodian at Kathleen Middle School and a coworker huddled in a closet as a tornado ripped apart the roof last week.
Crews scramble to repair Kathleen Middle School, replace supplies
After Friday night's tornado, work crews have been busy around the clock trying to replace massive sections of roof and pump water from the historic building that’s been a cornerstone in the Kathleen community for over 90 years.
After Friday night's tornado, work crews have been busy around the clock trying to replace massive sections of roof and pump water from the historic building that’s been a cornerstone in the Kathleen community for over 90 years.
Harvest Meat Market owners hand out hundreds of hot meals to residents affected by tornado
Harvest Meat Market handed out hot meals to hundreds of families in Kathleen, which was hit hard by Friday night's tornado.
Harvest Meat Market handed out hot meals to hundreds of families in Kathleen, which was hit hard by Friday night's tornado.
Polk County inmates help residents with tornado cleanup
The Polk County Sheriff's Office dispatched their weekend work inmates Sunday to help residents with post-storm cleanup.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office dispatched their weekend work inmates Sunday to help residents with post-storm cleanup.
Sheriff: Polk County inmates to help clean up tornado debris in Kathleen
Inmates in Polk County will assist with clearing debris after an EF-2 tornado touched down in the Kathleen community Friday night.
Inmates in Polk County will assist with clearing debris after an EF-2 tornado touched down in the Kathleen community Friday night.
Classes canceled at Kathleen Middle School Monday and Tuesday after tornado rips off part of roof
Classes will be canceled Monday and Tuesday at Kathleen Middle School in Polk County after a tornado ripped part of the roof off the building Friday night.
Classes will be canceled Monday and Tuesday at Kathleen Middle School in Polk County after a tornado ripped part of the roof off the building Friday night.
National Weather Service confirms EF-2 tornado touched down in Polk County
The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-2 tornado touched down in Kathleen around 11 p.m. Friday night, causing severe damage.
The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-2 tornado touched down in Kathleen around 11 p.m. Friday night, causing severe damage.
Strangers help surviving victim of alleged 'spree killer'
The man who was held hostage by alleged “spree killer” Stanley Mossberg had much of his home spruced up by more than a dozen volunteers Friday.
The man who was held hostage by alleged “spree killer” Stanley Mossberg had much of his home spruced up by more than a dozen volunteers Friday.
Friends celebrate lives of roommates stabbed during alleged killing spree
The friends of two people who were stabbed to death came together to remember them at Lakeland Pulse nightclub Wednesday.
The friends of two people who were stabbed to death came together to remember them at Lakeland Pulse nightclub Wednesday.
'I like killing people': Triple murder suspect went on violent spree from Tennessee to Winter Haven
After an overnight manhunt, Stanley Eric Mossburg, a suspect wanted for an out-of-state murder and a double murder in Winter Haven, was arrested after he barricaded himself inside a home, deputies said.
After an overnight manhunt, Stanley Eric Mossburg, a suspect wanted for an out-of-state murder and a double murder in Winter Haven, was arrested after he barricaded himself inside a home, deputies said.
Polk sheriff: Dangerous murder suspect loose in Winter Haven
The Polk County sheriff says anyone living in the Dundee Road area of Winter Haven should stay inside and be cautious because a "spree killer" is on the loose.
The Polk County sheriff says anyone living in the Dundee Road area of Winter Haven should stay inside and be cautious because a "spree killer" is on the loose.
Polk County suspect accused of killing woman, raping another arrested in Atlanta
After nearly two weeks on the run, Polk County detectives said 30-year-old Taiwan Blandin of Frostproof was arrested in Atlanta. He is suspected of raping a woman, shooting an elderly woman in the foot, and killing another elderly woman in Polk County.
After nearly two weeks on the run, Polk County detectives said 30-year-old Taiwan Blandin of Frostproof was arrested in Atlanta. He is suspected of raping a woman, shooting an elderly woman in the foot, and killing another elderly woman in Polk County.
Sheriff Judd: Clerks at two Polk shops failed to report robberies
Investigators at the Polk County Sheriff's Office need help to identify three armed robbery suspects.
Investigators at the Polk County Sheriff's Office need help to identify three armed robbery suspects.
Lake Wales Marine first female inducted to Florida Veteran's Hall of Fame
For the first time, a female Marine is being inducted into the Florida Veteran’s Hall of Fame in Tallahassee.
For the first time, a female Marine is being inducted into the Florida Veteran’s Hall of Fame in Tallahassee.
Lakeland city attorney arrested during prostitution sting
A Lakeland city attorney is among several people facing charges in connection with a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office prostitution sting.
A Lakeland city attorney is among several people facing charges in connection with a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office prostitution sting.
FHP trooper honored 50 years after collision with Navy plane took his life
The Florida Highway Patrol honored one of its own Wednesday, naming a stretch of Interstate 4 through Polk County after Trooper John Hagerty, who was killed in the line of duty nearly 50 years ago.
The Florida Highway Patrol honored one of its own Wednesday, naming a stretch of Interstate 4 through Polk County after Trooper John Hagerty, who was killed in the line of duty nearly 50 years ago.
Football player dies after collapsing at Warner University in Lake Wales
A Warner University football player died after collapsing during a non-contact drill in Lake Wales Tuesday.
A Warner University football player died after collapsing during a non-contact drill in Lake Wales Tuesday.
Teens rescue, resuscitate another teen near drowning
A couple of teens were enjoying their day at the pool at Carlton Arms Apartments when people began to scream.
A couple of teens were enjoying their day at the pool at Carlton Arms Apartments when people began to scream.