Polk County charter high school keeps students' hopes of earning diploma alive
A charter high school is celebrating the graduation of nearly 200 students who've been thrown curveballs and obstacles in life and have overcome them.
A charter high school is celebrating the graduation of nearly 200 students who've been thrown curveballs and obstacles in life and have overcome them.
Mega Dog Adoption Event begins Friday. Here's what to know
This weekend, the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center and several other municipalities’ shelters from across the Tampa Bay area will participate in the Third Annual Mega Dog Adoption Event.
This weekend, the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center and several other municipalities’ shelters from across the Tampa Bay area will participate in the Third Annual Mega Dog Adoption Event.
Lake Bonny residents brace for new hurricane season after Milton's devastating flooding
Lake Bonny residents are gearing up for another hurricane season, nearly nine months after Hurricane Milton caused devastating flooding.
Lake Bonny residents are gearing up for another hurricane season, nearly nine months after Hurricane Milton caused devastating flooding.
Illegal immigrant arrested for manslaughter after co-worker dies at construction site: PCSO
Polk County deputies say an illegal immigrant faces a manslaughter charge after causing his co-worker's death at a construction site, then lying about what happened.
Polk County deputies say an illegal immigrant faces a manslaughter charge after causing his co-worker's death at a construction site, then lying about what happened.
Horses, goats seized in Polk County animal cruelty case, 5 arrested: 'Deplorable'
Polk County deputies say five people face charges after animals, including a horse that died, were found neglected on a property containing "numerous environmental hazards."
Polk County deputies say five people face charges after animals, including a horse that died, were found neglected on a property containing "numerous environmental hazards."
Animal welfare advocates call for change amidst 'dog overpopulation and euthanasia crisis' in Polk County
Animal welfare advocates are sounding the alarm on what they're calling a growing crisis in Polk County.
Animal welfare advocates are sounding the alarm on what they're calling a growing crisis in Polk County.
Polk deputies fire at documented gang member who rammed multiple patrol vehicles, injuring deputy: PCSO
A documented gang member was arrested Monday in a deputy-involved shooting after the suspect rammed multiple patrol vehicles, injuring a Polk County deputy.
A documented gang member was arrested Monday in a deputy-involved shooting after the suspect rammed multiple patrol vehicles, injuring a Polk County deputy.
City of Lakeland approves speed cameras in school zones
After more than a dozen Polk County students were struck and killed by a vehicle last school year, city commissioners voted unanimously to pass an ordinance to install speed cameras in school zones.
After more than a dozen Polk County students were struck and killed by a vehicle last school year, city commissioners voted unanimously to pass an ordinance to install speed cameras in school zones.
6 neglected dogs without food or water rescued from Polk County home, 2 men arrested: PCSO
Two men have been arrested in Polk County for animal neglect after deputies say they discovered six dogs that were living in deplorable conditions with no power or ventilation.
Two men have been arrested in Polk County for animal neglect after deputies say they discovered six dogs that were living in deplorable conditions with no power or ventilation.
Illegal immigrant arrested after failing to clean up oil spill in Polk County: PCSO
A Haitian man, who deputies say was in the country illegally, is accused of failing to clean up an oil spill in Eagle Lake.
A Haitian man, who deputies say was in the country illegally, is accused of failing to clean up an oil spill in Eagle Lake.
Lakeland leaders to vote on school speed zone cameras. Here's where they would go
Commissioners in Lakeland are set to vote Monday on a plan to install cameras aimed at cutting down on speeding in several school zones.
Commissioners in Lakeland are set to vote Monday on a plan to install cameras aimed at cutting down on speeding in several school zones.
1 killed in Lakeland RV fire
One person was killed Saturday morning in an RV fire in Lakeland.
One person was killed Saturday morning in an RV fire in Lakeland.
Emaciated dogs rescued in Auburndale animal cruelty case on road to recovery
A pair of dogs rescued from an animal cruelty case are getting some much-needed TLC.
A pair of dogs rescued from an animal cruelty case are getting some much-needed TLC.
Man used life vest to fend off alligator attack at Lake Kissimmee State Park
New details have been released about a violent alligator attack that left a woman seriously injured while kayaking in Lake Kissimmee State Park earlier this year.
New details have been released about a violent alligator attack that left a woman seriously injured while kayaking in Lake Kissimmee State Park earlier this year.
State testing for possible blue-green algae at Lake Crago in Polk County
Water sample testing is underway to determine if blue-green algae is in Lake Crago. State health officials said blue-green algae may be present by the boat ramp near the recreational center.
Water sample testing is underway to determine if blue-green algae is in Lake Crago. State health officials said blue-green algae may be present by the boat ramp near the recreational center.
Haines City High School teacher busted smoking meth at a park after hours: Police
A world history teacher at Haines City High School is accused of smoking methamphetamine while in a parked car after hours at a Winter Haven park.
A world history teacher at Haines City High School is accused of smoking methamphetamine while in a parked car after hours at a Winter Haven park.
Bartow 'group home' where man was murdered was not licensed by state, being shut down
The 'group home' where an 81-year-old man was murdered a little more than a week ago is in the process of being shut down. The city discovered the renter, Eddrena Thornton, was operating the home on Blue Bird Avenue illegally and without a license by the state.
The 'group home' where an 81-year-old man was murdered a little more than a week ago is in the process of being shut down. The city discovered the renter, Eddrena Thornton, was operating the home on Blue Bird Avenue illegally and without a license by the state.
Auburndale’s director of public utilities arrested for animal abuse after Great Dane found emaciated
The public utilities director for the city of Auburndale is facing animal cruelty charges and his two dogs are receiving medical attention after deputies say he was starving a Great Dane and neglecting a terrier mix.
The public utilities director for the city of Auburndale is facing animal cruelty charges and his two dogs are receiving medical attention after deputies say he was starving a Great Dane and neglecting a terrier mix.
Florida woman killed after crashing into semi-truck while trying to pass car in no-passing zone: PCSO
A woman died after Polk County deputies say she tried to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone and hit a semi-truck head-on.
A woman died after Polk County deputies say she tried to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone and hit a semi-truck head-on.
New affordable housing complex opens in Winter Haven, offers on-site medical, mental health services
With Polk County growing at the rate it is, finding affordable housing can be a challenge, especially for those struggling to find work or with mental health issues.
With Polk County growing at the rate it is, finding affordable housing can be a challenge, especially for those struggling to find work or with mental health issues.