Lakeland student describes suspected FSU shooter
Lakeland native Ian Townsend says he would see the alleged FSU gunman, Phoenix Ikner, in two of his fall 2024 classes at Tallahassee State College.
Lakeland native Ian Townsend says he would see the alleged FSU gunman, Phoenix Ikner, in two of his fall 2024 classes at Tallahassee State College.
'We shot him a lot:' Man opens fire on law enforcement after holding parents hostage
Two Bartow police officers and a deputy with the Polk County Sheriff's Office are recovering after being shot Friday afternoon in Bartow. The suspect was shot and killed.
Two Bartow police officers and a deputy with the Polk County Sheriff's Office are recovering after being shot Friday afternoon in Bartow. The suspect was shot and killed.
Grady Judd: 'Very violent' gang members, associates arrested in organized retail theft ring
Five illegal immigrants suspected of dozens of crimes in Central Florida as part of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua face charges after a months-long investigation, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced Friday.
Five illegal immigrants suspected of dozens of crimes in Central Florida as part of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua face charges after a months-long investigation, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced Friday.
High school head football coach arrested for inappropriate behavior with students: PCSO
A teacher and head football coach at Bartow High School is facing serious charges, accused of inappropriate behavior toward multiple female students.
A teacher and head football coach at Bartow High School is facing serious charges, accused of inappropriate behavior toward multiple female students.
'I want to kill you:' Man stabs woman in Winter Haven, critically injuring her
An Auburndale man is under arrest, charged with attempted second-degree murder after stabbing a woman, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
An Auburndale man is under arrest, charged with attempted second-degree murder after stabbing a woman, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Lakeland's Bonnet Springs Park voted 'Best City Park' in U.S.
The best city park in the U.S. is in Lakeland, according to USA Today.
The best city park in the U.S. is in Lakeland, according to USA Today.
Elderly Florida man rescued after wandering away from nursing home Sunday night: FWC
An elderly man was found and rescued on Sunday after wandering away from a Polk County nursing home, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
An elderly man was found and rescued on Sunday after wandering away from a Polk County nursing home, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Burn ban issued for multiple cities in Polk County due to dry conditions
Unincorporated areas of Polk County, along with other cities within the county, are now under a burn ban as dry conditions create an increased risk of brush fires.
Unincorporated areas of Polk County, along with other cities within the county, are now under a burn ban as dry conditions create an increased risk of brush fires.
Lake Wales expected to regain control of landmark hotel: ‘Step back into time’
The City of Lakes Wales is expected to regain ownership of an iconic landmark in the heart of downtown.
The City of Lakes Wales is expected to regain ownership of an iconic landmark in the heart of downtown.
Florida man sets camper on fire, punches K-9 after domestic violence incident: PCSO
A man faces a list of charges after Polk County deputies say he violently threatened his partner, then set his camper on fire and punched a K-9 repeatedly as deputies tried to arrest him.
A man faces a list of charges after Polk County deputies say he violently threatened his partner, then set his camper on fire and punched a K-9 repeatedly as deputies tried to arrest him.
Florida woman accused of hitting estranged husband's girlfriend with car: PCSO
A woman faces an attempted murder charge after Polk County deputies say she purposely hit another woman with her car after spotting the victim with the suspect's estranged husband.
A woman faces an attempted murder charge after Polk County deputies say she purposely hit another woman with her car after spotting the victim with the suspect's estranged husband.
Deputy accidentally shoots self in leg while fending off dog attack: PCSO
A Polk County deputy is recovering after shooting herself in the leg during a dog attack on Sunday, according to the sheriff's office.
A Polk County deputy is recovering after shooting herself in the leg during a dog attack on Sunday, according to the sheriff's office.
Grady Judd: Man with knife who wanted to be shot, killed by deputy in Lake Wales
A Polk County sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man Friday afternoon after the man came at them with a knife, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
A Polk County sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man Friday afternoon after the man came at them with a knife, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Polk County assistant principal accused of having teen student rub her feet
An assistant principal in Polk County is under arrest, accused of inappropriate behavior with a 13-year-old student.
An assistant principal in Polk County is under arrest, accused of inappropriate behavior with a 13-year-old student.
Man sentenced to 20 years for hit-and-run that killed Bartow High School student weeks from graduation
The man who hit and killed a Bartow High School student weeks from graduation, then left the scene, is headed to prison after a judge handed down a 20-year sentence on Thursday.
The man who hit and killed a Bartow High School student weeks from graduation, then left the scene, is headed to prison after a judge handed down a 20-year sentence on Thursday.
Target coming to new major shopping, dining and retail center in Haines City
Haines City, one of the state and nation's fastest growing cities, will soon feature a new shopping, dining, and living experience.
Haines City, one of the state and nation's fastest growing cities, will soon feature a new shopping, dining, and living experience.
Florida man with more than 20 arrests back behind bars after crime spree: PCSO
A man is in the Polk County Jail for the 21st time after deputies say he stole an SUV along with other items during his latest crime spree.
A man is in the Polk County Jail for the 21st time after deputies say he stole an SUV along with other items during his latest crime spree.
Deputy involved in rollover crash between cruiser, semi-truck: PCSO
A Polk County deputy is recovering after being involved in a rollover crash with a semi-truck early Wednesday, according to the sheriff's office.
A Polk County deputy is recovering after being involved in a rollover crash with a semi-truck early Wednesday, according to the sheriff's office.
1 killed in string of related crashes including 2 hit-and-runs: APD
One person died early Tuesday after a car hit a tree following two hit-and-run crashes – all of which Auburndale police say are related.
One person died early Tuesday after a car hit a tree following two hit-and-run crashes – all of which Auburndale police say are related.
Person trying to put out fire with garden hose pulled from Mulberry blaze: PCFR
Polk County firefighters pulled an individual from a fire was trying to douse the blaze with a fire hose before they arrived.
Polk County firefighters pulled an individual from a fire was trying to douse the blaze with a fire hose before they arrived.