Florida Southern College reopens historic Frank Lloyd Wright planetarium
Visitors at Florida Southern College in Lakeland can now experience fully updated immersive shows inside the world's only Frank Lloyd Wright planetarium.
Visitors at Florida Southern College in Lakeland can now experience fully updated immersive shows inside the world's only Frank Lloyd Wright planetarium.
Polk County IT manager found dead in park during voyeurism probe: PCSO
Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies said they found the body of a 60-year-old Lakeland man in Colt Creek State Park on Tuesday morning during a video voyeurism investigation.
Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies said they found the body of a 60-year-old Lakeland man in Colt Creek State Park on Tuesday morning during a video voyeurism investigation.
Polk County jury hears mental health testimony in Davenport triple murder trial
A Polk County jury is weighing a potential death sentence for 44-year-old Shaun Runyon following defense testimony regarding his mental health and drug abuse history.
A Polk County jury is weighing a potential death sentence for 44-year-old Shaun Runyon following defense testimony regarding his mental health and drug abuse history.
Polk State College grad invents self-bathing machine after grandmother's death
A Polk State College graduate created an autonomous self-bathing machine designed to transform the cleaning process at nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
A Polk State College graduate created an autonomous self-bathing machine designed to transform the cleaning process at nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
2 killed, 2 seriously injured in Davenport crash: FHP
Two people were killed and two others were seriously injured after a crash involving two sedans Saturday night in Davenport, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two people were killed and two others were seriously injured after a crash involving two sedans Saturday night in Davenport, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Davenport set to launch speed cameras at Horizons Elementary
Davenport officials are rolling out speed enforcement cameras at Horizons Elementary School on Monday after a traffic study exposed widespread speeding in the school zone.
Davenport officials are rolling out speed enforcement cameras at Horizons Elementary School on Monday after a traffic study exposed widespread speeding in the school zone.
Polk man charged with 4th DUI: 'Drunk and high on drugs'
A 76-year-old Lake Wales man is back behind bars after a traffic stop during which he showed deputies the rum he was drinking and admitted to doing a line of cocaine about 10 minutes earlier, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A 76-year-old Lake Wales man is back behind bars after a traffic stop during which he showed deputies the rum he was drinking and admitted to doing a line of cocaine about 10 minutes earlier, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Polk convicted sex offender accused of trying to lure 12-year-old from bus stop: 'A nasty guy'
A 77-year-old man with a history of child sex offenses was arrested after Polk County deputies said he tried to lure a 12-year-old girl away from a school bus stop.
A 77-year-old man with a history of child sex offenses was arrested after Polk County deputies said he tried to lure a 12-year-old girl away from a school bus stop.
Davenport High School student hit, killed by car while on electric scooter: PCSO
A 14-year-old boy died Thursday night after a vehicle struck his electric scooter at an intersection in Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A 14-year-old boy died Thursday night after a vehicle struck his electric scooter at an intersection in Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Winter Haven woman uses AI to solve mystery inside 1884 Shakespeare book
A Winter Haven woman turned to artificial intelligence to uncover a 140-year-old family mystery hidden inside a vintage edition of Shakespeare's complete works.
A Winter Haven woman turned to artificial intelligence to uncover a 140-year-old family mystery hidden inside a vintage edition of Shakespeare's complete works.
Florida non-profit races against time to distribute $1M in medical equipment
A Polk County native is racing to find new distribution partners before more than $1 million in donated medical supplies sit in storage units and expire.
A Polk County native is racing to find new distribution partners before more than $1 million in donated medical supplies sit in storage units and expire.
Winter Haven woman mistakes bat for mouse as Polk County records 6th rabies case
A Winter Haven woman was advised to seek medical treatment after a bat she mistook for a mouse tested positive for rabies, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Winter Haven woman was advised to seek medical treatment after a bat she mistook for a mouse tested positive for rabies, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Polk bicyclist killed in hit-and-run; driver arrested: PCSO
A 56-year-old bicyclist was killed Sunday night after being hit by a pickup truck near Lakeland, and the driver was later arrested after Polk County deputies say he left the scene.
A 56-year-old bicyclist was killed Sunday night after being hit by a pickup truck near Lakeland, and the driver was later arrested after Polk County deputies say he left the scene.
First Amendment group accuses Polk County Sheriff's Office of online censorship
A national free speech watchdog is demanding the Polk County Sheriff's Office stop blocking online critics and rewrite social media policies that allegedly violate the First Amendment.
A national free speech watchdog is demanding the Polk County Sheriff's Office stop blocking online critics and rewrite social media policies that allegedly violate the First Amendment.
Worth and Purpose ministry helps Lakeland homeless community
A Lakeland ministry program is expanding its reach across the community to help homeless residents rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose.
A Lakeland ministry program is expanding its reach across the community to help homeless residents rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose.
Trial underway in 2020 Polk triple murder case
A capital murder trial is underway in Polk County, where TJ Wiggins faces the death penalty in connection with the 2020 ambush of three friends on a night fishing trip in Frostproof.
A capital murder trial is underway in Polk County, where TJ Wiggins faces the death penalty in connection with the 2020 ambush of three friends on a night fishing trip in Frostproof.
DeSantis announces tax holiday for guns and supplies; Florida Archery Center groundbreaking near Lakeland
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that the state will offer a second consecutive Second Amendment sales tax holiday, allowing Floridians to purchase certain firearms, ammunition, hunting, fishing and camping supplies without paying sales tax.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that the state will offer a second consecutive Second Amendment sales tax holiday, allowing Floridians to purchase certain firearms, ammunition, hunting, fishing and camping supplies without paying sales tax.
18-year-old motorcyclist killed in Polk crash: PCSO
An 18-year-old motorcyclist was killed Friday afternoon after a crash involving a motorcycle and a Mitsubishi vehicle in Highland City, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
An 18-year-old motorcyclist was killed Friday afternoon after a crash involving a motorcycle and a Mitsubishi vehicle in Highland City, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
4 hospitalized after ambulance involved in crash with dump truck, sedan in Polk County: PCFR
A Polk County Fire Rescue ambulance responding to a call was involved in a three-vehicle crash Saturday morning in Poinciana, according to PCFR officials.
A Polk County Fire Rescue ambulance responding to a call was involved in a three-vehicle crash Saturday morning in Poinciana, according to PCFR officials.
Lakeland mom arrested after ring linked to baby's deadly injuries: ‘I think I killed our son’
A 42-year-old Lakeland woman faces an aggravated child abuse charge after an autopsy revealed a 3-month-old boy died from violent head impacts rather than an accidental co-sleeping event, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A 42-year-old Lakeland woman faces an aggravated child abuse charge after an autopsy revealed a 3-month-old boy died from violent head impacts rather than an accidental co-sleeping event, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.