Funeral plans set for Lakeland police officer
The Lakeland Police Department said the public is welcome to attend funeral services for Officer Paul Dunn on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at Lakes Church (formerly known as the First Baptist Church at the Mall), located at 1010 E Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland.
The Lakeland Police Department said the public is welcome to attend funeral services for Officer Paul Dunn on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at Lakes Church (formerly known as the First Baptist Church at the Mall), located at 1010 E Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland.
Florida teachers prepare to rally Monday for more funding
Florida teachers are getting ready to roll.
Florida teachers are getting ready to roll.
Winter Haven man’s neglect led to the death of two puppies, deputies say
A Winter Haven man has been accused of neglecting his five dogs – one of which had to have surgery, a puppy had to be euthanized, and another puppy died, deputies said.
A Winter Haven man has been accused of neglecting his five dogs – one of which had to have surgery, a puppy had to be euthanized, and another puppy died, deputies said.
Deputies searching for gunman after deadly Lakeland shooting
Deputies in Polk County are looking for the man who shot and killed another man Wednesday, possibly during a dispute over a horse.
Deputies in Polk County are looking for the man who shot and killed another man Wednesday, possibly during a dispute over a horse.
Four students arrested after classmates report gun at Polk County school
Parents of students at Lake Region High School in Polk County received some concerning messages Thursday. An unspecified type of weapon had been found on the campus and law enforcement officers were conducting an investigation.
Parents of students at Lake Region High School in Polk County received some concerning messages Thursday. An unspecified type of weapon had been found on the campus and law enforcement officers were conducting an investigation.
Lakeland police officer dies in motorcycle crash
A Lakeland police officer and Marine Corps veteran has passed away after crashing his motorcycle while he was on his way to work this morning, deputies have confirmed.
A Lakeland police officer and Marine Corps veteran has passed away after crashing his motorcycle while he was on his way to work this morning, deputies have confirmed.
Officer killed in Lakeland motorcycle crash was a veteran with sons in the military
A Lakeland police officer who died Thursday morning in a motorcycle crash leaves behind a legacy of service to his community and his country.
A Lakeland police officer who died Thursday morning in a motorcycle crash leaves behind a legacy of service to his community and his country.
PCSO: Lakeland man arrested for aggravated child abuse in death of 2-month-old baby
Kyle Reese is facing charges of aggravated child abuse after a 2-month-old baby died in his care in December, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Kyle Reese is facing charges of aggravated child abuse after a 2-month-old baby died in his care in December, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
PCSO: Lakeland man arrested for April 2019 DUI crash that caused the death of his girlfriend
Rodney Calvin Wimberly is behind bars tonight on charges of DUI manslaughter that stem from an April 2019 crash in which he was the driver and his girlfriend Shannon Oglesby was a passenger, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Rodney Calvin Wimberly is behind bars tonight on charges of DUI manslaughter that stem from an April 2019 crash in which he was the driver and his girlfriend Shannon Oglesby was a passenger, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Scooter company wants to set up shop in Lakeland
A Minnesota company called Leaf went before Lakeland city commissioners in hopes of convincing them that scooters are exactly what downtown Lakeland needs.
A Minnesota company called Leaf went before Lakeland city commissioners in hopes of convincing them that scooters are exactly what downtown Lakeland needs.
After Puerto Rico earthquakes, familiar feelings of fear and frustration
Puerto Ricans in Polk County are angst-ridden over the fate of their relatives back home on the island following a series of devastating earthquakes.
Puerto Ricans in Polk County are angst-ridden over the fate of their relatives back home on the island following a series of devastating earthquakes.
Wrong-way driver dies in Lake Alfred crash, deputies say
A 19-year-old from Haines City was injured after her vehicle crashed into another heading the wrong way, according to Polk County deputies.
A 19-year-old from Haines City was injured after her vehicle crashed into another heading the wrong way, according to Polk County deputies.
Polk County cable park provides thrilling experience for all ages
Elite Cable Park offers knee boarding and water skiing, pretty much any sport that involves being pulled by a cable.
Elite Cable Park offers knee boarding and water skiing, pretty much any sport that involves being pulled by a cable.
Haines City police searching for Walmart thieves
The Haines City Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a man and woman they said stole $3,500 worth of electronics from Walmart.
The Haines City Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a man and woman they said stole $3,500 worth of electronics from Walmart.
Fire tears through two homes in Polk County
Roaring flames ripped through two North Lakeland homes early Saturday morning, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
Roaring flames ripped through two North Lakeland homes early Saturday morning, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
Lakeland man arrested after lengthy standoff ends in Polk County
A standoff lasting 23 hours in Polk County came to an end Thursday evening with the arrest of a Lakeland man.
A standoff lasting 23 hours in Polk County came to an end Thursday evening with the arrest of a Lakeland man.
Police searching for bikini-bottom bandit in Winter Haven
Winter Haven police are hoping you can help them identify a man who was caught on camera stealing a bikini bottom and a pair of binoculars from a West Marine store on December 30.
Winter Haven police are hoping you can help them identify a man who was caught on camera stealing a bikini bottom and a pair of binoculars from a West Marine store on December 30.
Bartow rings in the new year with its annual Christmas tree burn
There is no ball drop, not even a countdown. In one Polk County city, the new year is welcomed by torching old pine trees. The annual Christmas tree burn has been held in Bartow since 1936.
There is no ball drop, not even a countdown. In one Polk County city, the new year is welcomed by torching old pine trees. The annual Christmas tree burn has been held in Bartow since 1936.
Vigil held for victim of Christmas Eve murder-suicide in Lakeland
Family and friends of a Lakeland woman killed on Christmas Eve in a double-murder, suicide gathered at Lakeland's Lake Mirror to hold a candlelight vigil.
Family and friends of a Lakeland woman killed on Christmas Eve in a double-murder, suicide gathered at Lakeland's Lake Mirror to hold a candlelight vigil.
Passenger-side mirror found at scene of hit-and-run in Lake Wales
Polk County deputies hope someone will come forward with information about a hit-and-run that seriously injured a 49-year-old man Saturday evening in Lake Wales.
Polk County deputies hope someone will come forward with information about a hit-and-run that seriously injured a 49-year-old man Saturday evening in Lake Wales.