Two drivers killed in head-on crash in Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash that left two drivers dead early Sunday morning.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash that left two drivers dead early Sunday morning.
Southeastern University students raise $24,000 in one day for Bahamas relief
Jodi Whymnes, a student at Southeastern University in Lakeland, learned to expect the unexpected during Hurricane Dorian.
Jodi Whymnes, a student at Southeastern University in Lakeland, learned to expect the unexpected during Hurricane Dorian.
Winter Haven police investigate two shootings in same area
Police in Winter Haven are investigating two shootings that happened in the same area on Wednesday, though it is unclear if the incidents are related.
Police in Winter Haven are investigating two shootings that happened in the same area on Wednesday, though it is unclear if the incidents are related.
'It sounded like war:' Lakeland resident still haunted by 9/11
As the world commemorates September 11, a Lakeland woman would like to forget, but can’t.
As the world commemorates September 11, a Lakeland woman would like to forget, but can’t.
Bartow students walk up more than 100 flights of stairs to honor victims of 9/11
Two Polk County students have paid tribute to the victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks by walking up over 100 flights of stairs in their memory.
Two Polk County students have paid tribute to the victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks by walking up over 100 flights of stairs in their memory.
Carvana's plan for Haines City facility: "Game-changer"
It looks like Haines City will be getting a major economic boost.
It looks like Haines City will be getting a major economic boost.
Anyone who wants a bike can have one at Unwholly Bikes
You could walk out of Lakeland’s newest bike shop with a bicycle that you didn’t pay a dime for, at least not with cash or credit.
You could walk out of Lakeland’s newest bike shop with a bicycle that you didn’t pay a dime for, at least not with cash or credit.
Lakeland Ice Arena opens for team practices
Polk County’s newest sports attraction will give you chills.
Polk County’s newest sports attraction will give you chills.
1 dead, another injured in Lakeland shooting; woman in custody
Police are investigating a shooting in Lakeland that killed one woman and injured another.
Police are investigating a shooting in Lakeland that killed one woman and injured another.
Lakeland Sun 'N Fun launches Bahamas relief effort
David Harvey has been flying his plane to the Bahamas for years and loving every minute of it. In the wake of Hurricane Dorian ravaging the islands, Harvey says it is now payback time.
David Harvey has been flying his plane to the Bahamas for years and loving every minute of it. In the wake of Hurricane Dorian ravaging the islands, Harvey says it is now payback time.
Polk County kindergartner saves unconscious substitute teacher
For many kids, their teachers are their first heroes.
For many kids, their teachers are their first heroes.
17-year-old dies following Bartow shooting
Bartow police are investigating the death of a teenager following an early morning shooting.
Bartow police are investigating the death of a teenager following an early morning shooting.
Flooding fatigue setting in for Polk County residents
As the first flood warnings were issued Friday afternoon ahead of Hurricane Dorian, folks in Polk County began to prepare for what feels inevitable: flooding.
As the first flood warnings were issued Friday afternoon ahead of Hurricane Dorian, folks in Polk County began to prepare for what feels inevitable: flooding.
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.