Polk County ‘street racer’ arrested for speeding 108 mph with teen in car
A 19-year-old woman is accused of racing another vehicle in Polk County at speeds of more than 100 mph.
Polk County ‘arson’ fire sends 1 to hospital: PCFR
A Polk County house fire that sent one person to the hospital is under investigation.
Turning harmful algae into renewable energy in Lakeland
A new system in Lakeland is addressing a problem in Florida's waters and creating a source of renewable energy.
Grady Judd: 6 arrested, including multiple teens, after 2 killed in Lakeland during drug deal gone wrong
Six people, including multiple teens, were arrested after two people were killed in Lakeland on Monday, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Video: UPS driver helps rescue 2 children locked inside Florida home
A Florida delivery driver helped rescue two young children who were trapped inside their home last week, according to the Haines City Police Department.
Family members remember innocent bystander struck by vehicle during drug deal gone wrong
A family is mourning the loss of their loved one who was just an innocent bystander of a drug deal gone wrong.
Bicyclist killed in Polk County crash
A man died after Polk County deputies say a car hit him as he was riding an electric bicycle on Monday night.
Grady Judd: Driver fatally shot before slamming into Lakeland home, killing man passing by on electric bicycle
The driver of a Mercedes was fatally shot just before his vehicle slammed into a Lakeland home and killed an electric bicyclist who was passing by at the time of the crash, said Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
4 teens arrested in violent attack leaving man seriously injured: 'Sickening rage'
Four teens face felony charges after an attack that Polk County deputies call "brutal," leaving a man with serious injuries.
Softball coach admits to exchanging explicit photos, videos with teen girl: PCSO
A Lakeland Girls Softball League coach faces several felony charges after Polk County deputies say he groomed an underage girl and exchanged nude images.
Horses on Polk County property left for weeks without food and water, owner arrested: ‘Severely malnourished’
A Polk County man is behind bars after deputies said he neglected six horses, all of which were found severely malnourished on his property. One of the horses died.
New firetruck technology aims to boost recruitment amid first responder shortage
As Florida’s population grows, many fire departments are struggling to keep up, but a new piece of high-tech equipment could offer a lifeline.
Alligator kills 61-year-old Davenport woman canoeing with husband on Lake Kissimmee
A Davenport woman is dead after being killed by an alligator while canoeing with her husband at the mouth of Tiger Creek on Lake Kissimmee on Tuesday afternoon.
Bartow coffee shop launching free coffee campaign for first responders' weeks after recent shootout
A local business caught in the middle of a shootout is now showing its appreciation for the responding officers who risked their lives to protect the community.
Alligator attacks and kills woman canoeing on Lake Kissimmee: PCSO
A woman was attacked and killed by an alligator on Tuesday afternoon on Lake Kissimmee.
Lakeland HS assistant football coach arrested, accused of stealing $10,000+ worth of helmets from team
A soon-to-be ex-assistant football coach at Lakeland High School is behind bars after deputies say he stole dozens of helmets from his own team.
Lakeland renames park after local civil rights activist and businesswoman
The city of Lakeland is honoring the legacy of local civil rights activist and businesswoman, Madalynne Brooks.
2 Lakeland men killed in vehicle crash: Police
A deadly vehicle crash is under investigation in Lakeland.
Grady Judd asking for public's help after shootout injuring 3 teens at prom after-party
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd shared more information about the shootout at a prom after-party that injured three teens early on Sunday morning.
Pedestrian hit at Winter Haven railroad crossing: WHPD
A pedestrian is expected to make a full recovery after being hit by a train on Saturday morning, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.