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.
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.