Polk County deputy accused of signing victim’s name in official report: ‘Unethical and criminal’
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd vows to hold a now-former deputy responsible after he says the deputy falsified an official document.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd vows to hold a now-former deputy responsible after he says the deputy falsified an official document.
City of Lakeland offers summer camps with focus on STEM, esports
For parents of technology-driven kids, the STEM and Esports Camps in Lakeland are the ultimate summer programs with counselors fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
For parents of technology-driven kids, the STEM and Esports Camps in Lakeland are the ultimate summer programs with counselors fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Lake Wales insurance business vandalized with spray paint, molotov cocktails
The Lake Wales Police Department is searching for a suspect who threw Molotov cocktails into an insurance business.
The Lake Wales Police Department is searching for a suspect who threw Molotov cocktails into an insurance business.
Man killed in crash while riding bike on shoulder of Polk County road: FHP
A man died after troopers say a car veered off a Polk County road and hit his bicycle before crashing into an SUV.
A man died after troopers say a car veered off a Polk County road and hit his bicycle before crashing into an SUV.
Grady Judd: 'Cranker colony’ busted, 11 arrested amid burglary investigation of Air Force member’s home
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says 11 ‘ne’er-do-wells and crankers’ have been arrested during an investigation at a vacant active-duty Air Force member’s home.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says 11 ‘ne’er-do-wells and crankers’ have been arrested during an investigation at a vacant active-duty Air Force member’s home.
Woman hurt in accidental shooting while friend handled gun: LPD
A 23-year-old woman is recovering from injuries after Lakeland police say a gun went off while her friend was handling it.
A 23-year-old woman is recovering from injuries after Lakeland police say a gun went off while her friend was handling it.
Legoland Florida's SEA LIFE Aquarium will introduce kids to the wonders of the sea
Legoland Florida will soon be opening its latest attraction, SEA LIFE Florida, which is a new aquarium that will feature interactive exhibits and will be home to thousands of sea animals.
Legoland Florida will soon be opening its latest attraction, SEA LIFE Florida, which is a new aquarium that will feature interactive exhibits and will be home to thousands of sea animals.
12-year-old boy drowns in Lake Roy in Winter Haven
A 12-year-old boy drowned Thursday afternoon in Lake Roy in Winter Haven.
A 12-year-old boy drowned Thursday afternoon in Lake Roy in Winter Haven.
Mother says unjust detainment violated civil rights, plans to sue Winter Haven PD
A mother is calling on the Winter Haven Police Department to investigate the officers for ‘violating her and her daughter’s civil rights'.
A mother is calling on the Winter Haven Police Department to investigate the officers for ‘violating her and her daughter’s civil rights'.
Suspected drunk driver with child in car kills retired Polk County deputy: PCSO
An accused drunk driver is behind bars after investigators say he hit and killed a retired Polk County deputy on Monday night.
An accused drunk driver is behind bars after investigators say he hit and killed a retired Polk County deputy on Monday night.
Bartow commission votes to keep fluoride in drinking water
Cities across Florida are divided over whether fluoride should remain in public drinking water, as Bartow commissioners voted 3-2 Monday to keep it.
Cities across Florida are divided over whether fluoride should remain in public drinking water, as Bartow commissioners voted 3-2 Monday to keep it.
Lakeland approves plan to eliminate fatal, serious injury crashes by 2040
The City of Lakeland has taken a large step towards making its roads, neighborhoods and school zones safer.
The City of Lakeland has taken a large step towards making its roads, neighborhoods and school zones safer.
Prop master helps bring custom-made pie props to life for ‘The Waitress’ in Winter Haven
A volunteer and community member is helping to serve up a slice of theatre magic at Theatre Winter Haven.
A volunteer and community member is helping to serve up a slice of theatre magic at Theatre Winter Haven.
Lake Bonny residents create petition calling for independent investigation into flooding after Milton
A group of Lake Bonny residents are gathering signatures for their petition calling for an independent investigation into how the flooding happened after Hurricane Milton and how local leaders plan to prevent it from happening again.
A group of Lake Bonny residents are gathering signatures for their petition calling for an independent investigation into how the flooding happened after Hurricane Milton and how local leaders plan to prevent it from happening again.
Lakeland man dies after crashing into fence, tree: Police
A vehicle crash claimed the life of a Lakeland man on Wednesday night, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
A vehicle crash claimed the life of a Lakeland man on Wednesday night, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Trial date set for lawsuit against Publix claiming pharmacies contributed to nation's opioid crisis
A trial date has been set for a federal civil suit that claims Publix fueled the country's opioid epidemic.
A trial date has been set for a federal civil suit that claims Publix fueled the country's opioid epidemic.
Suspected Polk County swan thief arrested again in South Carolina: 'He ran into trouble,' Grady Judd says
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says one of two men accused of stealing swans from a mobile home community has been arrested again, this time in South Carolina.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says one of two men accused of stealing swans from a mobile home community has been arrested again, this time in South Carolina.
Lakeland pilot among 24 aircraft intercepted near President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property
A Polk County pilot was among the 24 violators surrounding Mar-a-Lago's restricted airspace while President Donald Trump was president.
A Polk County pilot was among the 24 violators surrounding Mar-a-Lago's restricted airspace while President Donald Trump was president.
Proposed Florida bill aims to create statewide animal abuse database
Currently, there's no way for those selling animals to keep track of animal abusers across the state, but a new state bill aims to change that.
Currently, there's no way for those selling animals to keep track of animal abusers across the state, but a new state bill aims to change that.
SPCA Florida given $15,000 to help senior dogs and families in need
SPCA Florida in Lakeland has been awarded a $15,000 grant to assist families struggling to afford veterinary care for their senior dogs.
SPCA Florida in Lakeland has been awarded a $15,000 grant to assist families struggling to afford veterinary care for their senior dogs.