Polk County deputies rescue abandoned rabbits in Lakeland field
Residents in the Lakeland neighborhood near Sligh Road and Majestic View Drive reported to deputies that someone dumped domestic animals in a nearby field.
Residents in the Lakeland neighborhood near Sligh Road and Majestic View Drive reported to deputies that someone dumped domestic animals in a nearby field.
Lakeland exhibit shows how portraits equaled power during the Renaissance
A new exhibition at The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art, "The Medici Dynasty: Renaissance in Florence", showcases how portraits were a form of currency during the Renaissance.
A new exhibition at The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art, "The Medici Dynasty: Renaissance in Florence", showcases how portraits were a form of currency during the Renaissance.
Sonny’s BBQ fire destroys beloved Bartow restaurant
A fire broke out at Sonny’s BBQ in Bartow early Wednesday morning and destroyed the restaurant.
A fire broke out at Sonny’s BBQ in Bartow early Wednesday morning and destroyed the restaurant.
New report details deadly alligator attack at Lake Kissimmee State Park
A newly released report describes how a canoe startled an 11-foot alligator in shallow water, leading to a deadly attack on a woman at Lake Kissimmee State Park in May.
A newly released report describes how a canoe startled an 11-foot alligator in shallow water, leading to a deadly attack on a woman at Lake Kissimmee State Park in May.
Florida Attorney General sends violation notice to Winter Haven over homeless public sleeping complaints
The Florida Attorney General’s Office sent a notice of violation to the City of Winter Haven accusing the city of violating Florida’s law that bans public camping and public sleeping in certain public spaces.
The Florida Attorney General’s Office sent a notice of violation to the City of Winter Haven accusing the city of violating Florida’s law that bans public camping and public sleeping in certain public spaces.
Lakeland pioneers AI sensor technology to fix crumbling roadways
The city of Lakeland will soon use artificial intelligence technology to tackle the pothole problem on our roadways.
The city of Lakeland will soon use artificial intelligence technology to tackle the pothole problem on our roadways.
Uber driver kidnapped at gunpoint after picking up customer at Tampa strip club: PCSO
Polk County deputies have arrested a suspected gunman accused of forcing an Uber driver to go to Dundee after being picked up at a Tampa strip club.
Polk County deputies have arrested a suspected gunman accused of forcing an Uber driver to go to Dundee after being picked up at a Tampa strip club.
Polk County Sheriff's Office opens for sixth district office in fast growing NE Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is opening another district office — this time in the northeast part of the county.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is opening another district office — this time in the northeast part of the county.
Convicted killer who murdered former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband sentenced to death
Convicted killer Marcelle Waldon was sentenced to death on Monday in Polk County in the killings of a former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband.
Convicted killer Marcelle Waldon was sentenced to death on Monday in Polk County in the killings of a former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband.
Man dies from burns during incident at Haines City High School
Officials arrived at Haines City High School Sunday night to find a 32-year-old man lying in an alcove near one of the buildings with severe burns.
Officials arrived at Haines City High School Sunday night to find a 32-year-old man lying in an alcove near one of the buildings with severe burns.
Florida man dressed in red lace bra accused of hiding gun under prosthetic silicone breasts: ‘It was ugly’
A Florida man landed behind bars after Polk County deputies say he had a gun hidden under prosthetic silicone breasts while he was trespassing at a construction site.
A Florida man landed behind bars after Polk County deputies say he had a gun hidden under prosthetic silicone breasts while he was trespassing at a construction site.
Repticon brings exotic animals and education to Lakeland
If you’re into creepy, crawly animals, there’s a convention in Lakeland for you.
If you’re into creepy, crawly animals, there’s a convention in Lakeland for you.
Business donates jewelry to Lakeland teen recovering in hospital after being shot by stepfather
The owners of a jewelry business are showing their support and love to the victims of a murder suicide, including a 13-year-old who suffered gunshot wounds.
The owners of a jewelry business are showing their support and love to the victims of a murder suicide, including a 13-year-old who suffered gunshot wounds.
SPCA Florida gives specialized care to kittens burned in a house fire
On New Year’s Eve, the SPCA Florida received a call from their rescue partners in Lakeland about two badly burned kittens in a house fire.
On New Year’s Eve, the SPCA Florida received a call from their rescue partners in Lakeland about two badly burned kittens in a house fire.
Retired cop accused of threatening 75-year-old PCSO volunteer officer over parking citation: Grady Judd
A retired law enforcement officer is facing charges after deputies say he threatened a 75-year-old Polk County Sheriff’s Office volunteer officer while being issued a parking citation in Lakeland.
A retired law enforcement officer is facing charges after deputies say he threatened a 75-year-old Polk County Sheriff’s Office volunteer officer while being issued a parking citation in Lakeland.
Lakeland to activate school zone speed cameras starting Monday
Lakeland officials are rolling out new school zone speed cameras in an effort to curb speeding and prevent serious crashes involving students.
Lakeland officials are rolling out new school zone speed cameras in an effort to curb speeding and prevent serious crashes involving students.
1 killed, 1 injured in Lakeland house fire: PCFR
A deadly house fire is under investigation in Lakeland.
A deadly house fire is under investigation in Lakeland.
Lakeland family forced to euthanize sick puppy adopted from Polk County Animal Control Shelter
A Lakeland family is devastated after they said they were forced to euthanize their sick puppy before Christmas.
A Lakeland family is devastated after they said they were forced to euthanize their sick puppy before Christmas.
Davenport man killed in crash after suffering medical emergency: FHP
A Davenport man who had a medical emergency while driving has died after crashing his car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Davenport man who had a medical emergency while driving has died after crashing his car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Haines City man accused of fire station break-in on Christmas, stealing PCSO Grady Judd cowboy hat
According to the Winter Haven Police Department, Daniel Puga, 22, is accused of stealing a Polk County Sheriff’s Office Grady Judd cowboy hat from a truck and breaking into a Winter Haven Fire Station early Christmas morning.
According to the Winter Haven Police Department, Daniel Puga, 22, is accused of stealing a Polk County Sheriff’s Office Grady Judd cowboy hat from a truck and breaking into a Winter Haven Fire Station early Christmas morning.