Polk County residents weary as another potentially-devastating storm moves toward Florida
As Hurricane Dorian makes its way toward Florida, memories of previous storms are resurfacing among those who lived through some of the Bay area's worst hurricanes.
As Hurricane Dorian makes its way toward Florida, memories of previous storms are resurfacing among those who lived through some of the Bay area's worst hurricanes.
'Grade-A treated human feces' spilled onto major Polk road, blocking traffic
A driver was cited after his truck's load of feces spilled onto a heavily-traveled road in Polk County during rush hour.
A driver was cited after his truck's load of feces spilled onto a heavily-traveled road in Polk County during rush hour.
Polk County residents prepare for more rain
People who live on or near Crooked Lake in South Polk County are watching Tropical Storm Dorian closely.
People who live on or near Crooked Lake in South Polk County are watching Tropical Storm Dorian closely.
Ridge student arrested after gun, drugs found at school
A Polk County high school student was arrested this morning when police, searching for drugs, found a handgun.
A Polk County high school student was arrested this morning when police, searching for drugs, found a handgun.
Cornhole national champion calls Lakeland home
With a bag full of bags, Tanner Halbert steps to the spotlight and lets it fly.
With a bag full of bags, Tanner Halbert steps to the spotlight and lets it fly.
Lakeland tattoo shop, teachers spruce up school's bathroom walls with positive artwork
There is some upbeat artwork in the bathroom walls of a Polk County elementary school, and it was all done by a nearby tattoo shop and teachers.
There is some upbeat artwork in the bathroom walls of a Polk County elementary school, and it was all done by a nearby tattoo shop and teachers.
Teens left "school shooting" note on a dare; now face felony charges
Three Polk County teenagers are facing felony charges after deputies say they left a threatening note in a teacher’s mailbox – on a dare.
Three Polk County teenagers are facing felony charges after deputies say they left a threatening note in a teacher’s mailbox – on a dare.
Auburndale High School student arrested for bringing loaded handgun to school
Police in Auburndale say a high school freshman was arrested Monday after bringing a loaded gun to school.
Police in Auburndale say a high school freshman was arrested Monday after bringing a loaded gun to school.
Police: Husband stabbed wife to death in Bartow
Police in Bartow said they're investigating a homicide that occurred early Saturday morning.
Police in Bartow said they're investigating a homicide that occurred early Saturday morning.
Lakeland teacher on leave after telling students he'd 'be the best school shooter'
Parents of students at Lakeland High School were alerted a teacher was placed under a risk protection order (RPO) Wednesday for allegedly describing what he would do if he was a school shooter.
Parents of students at Lakeland High School were alerted a teacher was placed under a risk protection order (RPO) Wednesday for allegedly describing what he would do if he was a school shooter.
Good Samaritan pulls driver from sinking truck after crash in Winter Haven
Seeing two vehicles crash will rattle just about anyone, but a Winter Haven, Florida man "didn't even think about it," when he jumped into a pond Thursday night to help rescue a driver from a sinking truck.
Seeing two vehicles crash will rattle just about anyone, but a Winter Haven, Florida man "didn't even think about it," when he jumped into a pond Thursday night to help rescue a driver from a sinking truck.
Two men arrested in Auburndale after a laser light was aimed at sheriff's office chopper
Two men were arrested after one of them pointed a laser light into a Polk County Sheriff’s Office helicopter.
Two men were arrested after one of them pointed a laser light into a Polk County Sheriff’s Office helicopter.
Polk homeowners subdue man who tossed brick through window
Police say a pair of Winter Haven neighbors subdued a homeless man who tried to smash into one home before tossing a brick through the window of a second home.
Police say a pair of Winter Haven neighbors subdued a homeless man who tried to smash into one home before tossing a brick through the window of a second home.
Polk deputies investigate verbal, social media threats 24/7
The Polk County sheriff says his office is expanding its real-time crime detection center to analyze non-urgent threats as they come in, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Polk County sheriff says his office is expanding its real-time crime detection center to analyze non-urgent threats as they come in, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
BB gun scare leads to Davenport school lockdown
A massive law enforcement presence converged on Davenport School of the Arts this morning after a parent reported seeing two possible gunmen near the school. Hours later, the all-clear was given.
A massive law enforcement presence converged on Davenport School of the Arts this morning after a parent reported seeing two possible gunmen near the school. Hours later, the all-clear was given.
Armed robber ambushes ATM customer at Lakeland bank
Polk County deputies are looking for a man who pulled a gun on a customer dropping off money at a Lakeland bank's night deposit box. They also want to find the driver who helped him get away.
Polk County deputies are looking for a man who pulled a gun on a customer dropping off money at a Lakeland bank's night deposit box. They also want to find the driver who helped him get away.
90-day sentence given to man who caused deadly crash
A family is outraged after a 90-day jail sentence was handed down to the man who killed their loved one in a motorcycle crash in 2017.
A family is outraged after a 90-day jail sentence was handed down to the man who killed their loved one in a motorcycle crash in 2017.
Sewage spilling onto streets in Polk County neighborhood
Residents of Crooked Lake Park say their situation stinks.
Residents of Crooked Lake Park say their situation stinks.
Police arrest Auburndale daycare worker accused of child abuse
Police have arrested a daycare worker accused of abusing five preschool children in Auburndale.
Police have arrested a daycare worker accused of abusing five preschool children in Auburndale.
"Smoky haze" prompts Polk school evacuation
Police in Winter Haven say a school has been evacuated due to smoke inside the building.
Police in Winter Haven say a school has been evacuated due to smoke inside the building.