Man accused of deadly hit-and-run outside Winter Haven nightclub makes first court appearance
The man suspected of driving over and killing a 21-year-old woman after shots were fired outside a Winter Haven nightclub made his first appearance in court on Tuesday.
The man suspected of driving over and killing a 21-year-old woman after shots were fired outside a Winter Haven nightclub made his first appearance in court on Tuesday.
Motorcyclist dies after crash in Auburndale, police investigating
The Auburndale Police Department is investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist on Sunday evening at the intersection of Havendale Blvd. and 42nd St.
The Auburndale Police Department is investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist on Sunday evening at the intersection of Havendale Blvd. and 42nd St.
Haines City crash on US-27 kills Davenport man: FHP
A deadly crash on US-27 in Haines City claimed the life of a 20-year-old after the victim turned into the path of an oncoming Tesla Model 3 at the intersection of Blue Heron Blvd., according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A deadly crash on US-27 in Haines City claimed the life of a 20-year-old after the victim turned into the path of an oncoming Tesla Model 3 at the intersection of Blue Heron Blvd., according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
PCFR Battalion Chief collides with van, multiple people hospitalized
A Polk County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief was responding to an emergency call with lights and sirens before crashing into a van on Saturday morning.
A Polk County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief was responding to an emergency call with lights and sirens before crashing into a van on Saturday morning.
Winter Haven suspect accused of attacking woman turns himself in
A Winter Haven suspect accused of attacking a woman a week ago turned himself in on Friday, according to police.
A Winter Haven suspect accused of attacking a woman a week ago turned himself in on Friday, according to police.
Marvelous Mud Pottery Studio serves as pottery school for adults
Around 60 adult students learn new lessons in pottery each week at Marvelous Mud Pottery Studio in Lakeland.
Around 60 adult students learn new lessons in pottery each week at Marvelous Mud Pottery Studio in Lakeland.
Haines City Woman leads protest against local law enforcement's ICE partnership
A Haines City woman is organizing a protest against the local law enforcement's partnership with ICE, which allows trained local officers to enforce federal immigration law.
A Haines City woman is organizing a protest against the local law enforcement's partnership with ICE, which allows trained local officers to enforce federal immigration law.
VIDEO: Wood stork caught on fishing lure and line rescued by animal control officers
A wood stork whose legs were entangled by a fishing lure and line was rescued by Polk County Animal Control officers on Tuesday.
A wood stork whose legs were entangled by a fishing lure and line was rescued by Polk County Animal Control officers on Tuesday.
Historic bricks on Easton Drive in South Lakeland to be repaved with asphalt after years of washouts
A neighborhood in South Lakeland is known for its original brick streets, but the city said that on one street in particular, they have to go. After major rain events, the bricks loosen and float, creating a hazard.
A neighborhood in South Lakeland is known for its original brick streets, but the city said that on one street in particular, they have to go. After major rain events, the bricks loosen and float, creating a hazard.
Florida man with thermos inserted in body caught sneaking it into Polk County Jail: ‘Put it up the exit ramp'
A Florida man who is no stranger to the law wound up back in jail and the subject of one of Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd’s most unusual "Morning Briefings" due to how he tried to smuggle a thermos inside the jail.
A Florida man who is no stranger to the law wound up back in jail and the subject of one of Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd’s most unusual "Morning Briefings" due to how he tried to smuggle a thermos inside the jail.
Polk County deputies locate non-verbal child's father after she was found alone in Davenport
The father of a non-verbal child who was at the heart of an Unidentified Child Alert in Polk County has been located.
The father of a non-verbal child who was at the heart of an Unidentified Child Alert in Polk County has been located.
Honor Walk hosted for Hillsborough County Navy veteran killed in motorcycle crash
Over the weekend, Navy veteran Randy Berry and his wife Dawn joined hundreds of riders for a "Love Surrounds You — Ride It Out of the Darkness" rally, supporting suicide and mental health awareness.
Over the weekend, Navy veteran Randy Berry and his wife Dawn joined hundreds of riders for a "Love Surrounds You — Ride It Out of the Darkness" rally, supporting suicide and mental health awareness.
Winter Haven home significantly damaged after kitchen fire
A Winter Haven home was significantly damaged after a kitchen fire sparked Tuesday afternoon, according to firefighters.
A Winter Haven home was significantly damaged after a kitchen fire sparked Tuesday afternoon, according to firefighters.
City of Mulberry seeks $40M grant to protect against wastewater plant flooding
The city of Mulberry is applying for a multi-million-dollar grant that would mitigate the risk of flooding at its wastewater plant and prevent a potential environmental disaster.
The city of Mulberry is applying for a multi-million-dollar grant that would mitigate the risk of flooding at its wastewater plant and prevent a potential environmental disaster.
Polk County ambulance involved in deadly crash while responding to emergency
A Polk County ambulance was involved in a fatal crash Tuesday morning in Winter Haven while responding to an emergency call.
A Polk County ambulance was involved in a fatal crash Tuesday morning in Winter Haven while responding to an emergency call.
Need for 911 dispatchers grows in Lakeland as population rises
With the City of Lakeland's growing population, the need for 911 dispatchers is increasing as well.
With the City of Lakeland's growing population, the need for 911 dispatchers is increasing as well.
City of Lakeland shuts down, boards up home known for criminal activity
A home in Lakeland is now under the city's control after it was deemed a "safe haven for illegal activity."
A home in Lakeland is now under the city's control after it was deemed a "safe haven for illegal activity."
Depot Arts District hopes to be one-stop-shop for art in Lakeland
Artists, organizers and developers hope the upcoming Depot Arts District will be a one-stop-shop for art in the county and help revitalize the Lakeland Town Center area.
Artists, organizers and developers hope the upcoming Depot Arts District will be a one-stop-shop for art in the county and help revitalize the Lakeland Town Center area.
Publix releases 2025 limited-edition holiday ice cream flavors
The holidays are right around the corner, but Publix is getting into the spirit of the season early by releasing its 2025 limited-edition holiday ice cream flavors.
The holidays are right around the corner, but Publix is getting into the spirit of the season early by releasing its 2025 limited-edition holiday ice cream flavors.
Virtual town hall for parents to learn about Polk County high school rezoning proposal
Parents and neighbors gathered online Thursday night for a virtual town hall with the Polk County School District to learn more about their high school rezoning proposals.
Parents and neighbors gathered online Thursday night for a virtual town hall with the Polk County School District to learn more about their high school rezoning proposals.