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.
Winter Haven police identify women found dead in home; person of interest in custody
A person of interest turned himself in following the murders of two women inside a Winter Haven home, police said.
A person of interest turned himself in following the murders of two women inside a Winter Haven home, police said.
Police: 2 people shot and killed in Winter Haven home
Winter Haven Police are searching for the suspect responsible for killing two women after they were found dead Sunday morning.
Winter Haven Police are searching for the suspect responsible for killing two women after they were found dead Sunday morning.
Polk sheriff: Man shoots self, points gun at deputies
A Polk County man is in the hospital Saturday after the sheriff says he shot himself and pointed his weapon at a deputy, forcing him to open fire.
A Polk County man is in the hospital Saturday after the sheriff says he shot himself and pointed his weapon at a deputy, forcing him to open fire.
Lithium, arsenic leaking into ground around McIntosh plant: Lakeland Electric
Lakeland Electric says routine testing indicates toxic chemicals are seeping into the groundwater around its C.D. McIntosh power plant, situated on Lake Parker.
Lakeland Electric says routine testing indicates toxic chemicals are seeping into the groundwater around its C.D. McIntosh power plant, situated on Lake Parker.
Coast Guard performs rare, mid-state rescue
Coast Guard crewmen don't just rescue people from open water. A swampy area of Polk County was the location of a rescue Thursday after a gyrocopter and a sheriff's office helicopter both went down.
Coast Guard crewmen don't just rescue people from open water. A swampy area of Polk County was the location of a rescue Thursday after a gyrocopter and a sheriff's office helicopter both went down.
Polk County pilot once made flight on crashed B-17
The deadly crash of a B-17 in Connecticut recently struck a chord with a Polk County man who once had the opportunity to fly it.
The deadly crash of a B-17 in Connecticut recently struck a chord with a Polk County man who once had the opportunity to fly it.
Pilots rescued after two helicopters crash into rural Polk swamp
The Coast Guard had to be called in to rescue two pilots after a Polk County Sheriff’s Office helicopter crash-landed into a swampy field this afternoon while responding to an earlier gyrocopter crash.
The Coast Guard had to be called in to rescue two pilots after a Polk County Sheriff’s Office helicopter crash-landed into a swampy field this afternoon while responding to an earlier gyrocopter crash.