Major Cody Khork to return home to Polk County Wednesday, community prepares to honor fallen soldier

Major Cody Khork to return home to Polk County Wednesday, community prepares to honor fallen soldier

A solemn homecoming is planned for Wednesday, March 18, for U.S. Army Reserve Major Cody A. Khork, 35, the Polk County servicemember killed in the line of duty while serving in the Middle East. 

A solemn homecoming is planned for Wednesday, March 18, for U.S. Army Reserve Major Cody A. Khork, 35, the Polk County servicemember killed in the line of duty while serving in the Middle East. 

Renovation preps begin on century-old Walesbilt Hotel that’s sat vacant for decades

Renovation preps begin on century-old Walesbilt Hotel that’s sat vacant for decades

For the next 30 days the city Lake Wales is cleaning out the 100-year-old Walesbilt Hotel that has sat vacant for decades so renovation work can begin and restore it to its old-time glory. 

For the next 30 days the city Lake Wales is cleaning out the 100-year-old Walesbilt Hotel that has sat vacant for decades so renovation work can begin and restore it to its old-time glory. 

Sheriff Grady Judd blasts media reports that he criticizes federal mass deportation efforts: 'Simply not true'

Sheriff Grady Judd blasts media reports that he criticizes federal mass deportation efforts: 'Simply not true'

After media reports surfaced stating that Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and members of the State Immigration Enforcement Council criticized the federal government's mass deportation efforts during a meeting on Monday, Judd held one of his famous press conferences to set the record straight. 

After media reports surfaced stating that Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and members of the State Immigration Enforcement Council criticized the federal government's mass deportation efforts during a meeting on Monday, Judd held one of his famous press conferences to set the record straight. 

Florida man ‘looking for his lady’ punches teen in face after attempted car burglary: WHPD

Florida man ‘looking for his lady’ punches teen in face after attempted car burglary: WHPD

A homeless man accused of pulling on car door handles in the parking lot of a Winter Haven Zaxby’s was arrested after police say he punched a 17-year-old boy whose father struck him and held him until law enforcement arrived.

A homeless man accused of pulling on car door handles in the parking lot of a Winter Haven Zaxby’s was arrested after police say he punched a 17-year-old boy whose father struck him and held him until law enforcement arrived.

Polk County woman used meth before hit-and-run crash that killed 1 child, critically injured another: PCSO

Polk County woman used meth before hit-and-run crash that killed 1 child, critically injured another: PCSO

A Winter Haven woman accused in a deadly hit-and-run crash told investigators she used methamphetamine moments before getting behind the wheel Wednesday night despite having a suspended license due to a previous DUI arrest. 

A Winter Haven woman accused in a deadly hit-and-run crash told investigators she used methamphetamine moments before getting behind the wheel Wednesday night despite having a suspended license due to a previous DUI arrest. 

Suspected driver in custody after child killed, another critically injured in Polk County hit-and-run crash

Suspected driver in custody after child killed, another critically injured in Polk County hit-and-run crash

The suspected driver accused of hitting two young children outside a church Wednesday evening, killing an 8-year-old boy and leaving another 10-year-old fighting for his life, has been arrested. 

The suspected driver accused of hitting two young children outside a church Wednesday evening, killing an 8-year-old boy and leaving another 10-year-old fighting for his life, has been arrested. 

Retired Air Force One pilot who flew on 9/11 helps raise $30K for Polk Public Schools' JROTC scholarships

Retired Air Force One pilot who flew on 9/11 helps raise $30K for Polk Public Schools' JROTC scholarships

The nation's 12th presidential pilot stopped in Polk County to talk about his successful career in the United States Air Force and to help open doors for young students aspiring to lead in uniform.

The nation's 12th presidential pilot stopped in Polk County to talk about his successful career in the United States Air Force and to help open doors for young students aspiring to lead in uniform.

Mulberry man accused of using AI to create sexually explicit images of children: PCSO

Mulberry man accused of using AI to create sexually explicit images of children: PCSO

Detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Mulberry man accused of using artificial intelligence to create sexually explicit images involving children.

Detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Mulberry man accused of using artificial intelligence to create sexually explicit images involving children.

Florida man charged with DUI and 2 hit-and-run's after hiding damaged car at elementary school: Grady Judd

Florida man charged with DUI and 2 hit-and-run's after hiding damaged car at elementary school: Grady Judd

A Lake Wales man is behind bars after Polk County deputies say he was involved in two hit-and-run crashes while driving under the influence, eventually hiding his damaged car in an elementary school parking lot.

A Lake Wales man is behind bars after Polk County deputies say he was involved in two hit-and-run crashes while driving under the influence, eventually hiding his damaged car in an elementary school parking lot.

Women veterans take inaugural Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.

Women veterans take inaugural Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.

It was a very special morning at Lakeland Linder International Airport as many women veterans headed up to Washington, D.C. for a fun-filled day for their inaugural Flight of Honor.

It was a very special morning at Lakeland Linder International Airport as many women veterans headed up to Washington, D.C. for a fun-filled day for their inaugural Flight of Honor.

Fort Meade City Commission delays vote on proposed massive data center

Fort Meade City Commission delays vote on proposed massive data center

Residents in Fort Meade will have to wait longer to learn whether a massive data center will be built in their town after city commissioners delayed a final vote on the proposal.

Residents in Fort Meade will have to wait longer to learn whether a massive data center will be built in their town after city commissioners delayed a final vote on the proposal.

Family of fallen Army Capt. Cody Khork launches ROTC scholarship at Florida Southern College

Family of fallen Army Capt. Cody Khork launches ROTC scholarship at Florida Southern College

Before he was a captain serving his country overseas, Cody Khork was a student at Florida Southern College. He was a political science major, a fraternity brother, and a young man defined by a deep-seated heart for service.

Before he was a captain serving his country overseas, Cody Khork was a student at Florida Southern College. He was a political science major, a fraternity brother, and a young man defined by a deep-seated heart for service.