2 Lakeland men killed in vehicle crash: Police
A deadly vehicle crash is under investigation in Lakeland.
A deadly vehicle crash is under investigation in Lakeland.
Grady Judd asking for public's help after shootout injuring 3 teens at prom after-party
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd shared more information about the shootout at a prom after-party that injured three teens early on Sunday morning.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd shared more information about the shootout at a prom after-party that injured three teens early on Sunday morning.
Pedestrian hit at Winter Haven railroad crossing: WHPD
A pedestrian is expected to make a full recovery after being hit by a train on Saturday morning, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.
A pedestrian is expected to make a full recovery after being hit by a train on Saturday morning, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.
Man charged with murder of co-defendant in self-defense shooting outside Lakeland restaurant
A man has been charged with the murder of a co-defendant in a self-defense shooting outside a Lakeland restaurant on April 24.
A man has been charged with the murder of a co-defendant in a self-defense shooting outside a Lakeland restaurant on April 24.
11-year-old robbed of fundraising money while selling chocolate in Lake Wales: LWPD
An 11-year-old selling chocolate for a school fundraiser was robbed of $107 in downtown Lake Wales on April 25, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
An 11-year-old selling chocolate for a school fundraiser was robbed of $107 in downtown Lake Wales on April 25, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
Woman accused of hitting 3-year-old with soda can at Florida gas station: PCSO
A woman is facing charges months after Polk County deputies say she threw a soda can into a car at a gas station, hitting a 3-year-old child.
A woman is facing charges months after Polk County deputies say she threw a soda can into a car at a gas station, hitting a 3-year-old child.
Florida man arrested for second-degree murder after man shot in Lakeland self-defense shooting at restaurant
A Florida man was arrested on a second-degree murder charge in the shooting death of a man outside a Lakeland restaurant, according to officers.
A Florida man was arrested on a second-degree murder charge in the shooting death of a man outside a Lakeland restaurant, according to officers.
Lakeland man arrested in deadly shooting stemming from argument over stolen gun: Police
A suspect was arrested Thursday after a deadly shooting at a Lakeland convenience store, officers said.
A suspect was arrested Thursday after a deadly shooting at a Lakeland convenience store, officers said.
Families honor fallen officers at 37th Annual Polk County Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
It's at the Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial where officers who died in the line of duty are remembered forever, along with their sacrifice. May 1 was the 37th Annual Polk County Peace Officers’ Memorial Service at Lakeland Veterans Memorial Park on Lime Street.
It's at the Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial where officers who died in the line of duty are remembered forever, along with their sacrifice. May 1 was the 37th Annual Polk County Peace Officers’ Memorial Service at Lakeland Veterans Memorial Park on Lime Street.
Florida lawmakers scrap statewide plan for later school start times
A plan to mandate later school start times across Florida has been shelved, leaving the decision up to individual school districts — and sparking mixed reactions.
A plan to mandate later school start times across Florida has been shelved, leaving the decision up to individual school districts — and sparking mixed reactions.
Florida Forest Service expects busy summer as experts predict prolonged dry season
Firefighters and wildfire mitigation specialists are working hard to prevent brush fires from getting out of control as the state is in the midst of its peak drought season.
Firefighters and wildfire mitigation specialists are working hard to prevent brush fires from getting out of control as the state is in the midst of its peak drought season.
Polk County detention deputy accused of inappropriately touching a juvenile quits upon arrest
A former Polk County detention deputy is on the other side of the bars after being arrested for allegedly touching a juvenile inappropriately.
A former Polk County detention deputy is on the other side of the bars after being arrested for allegedly touching a juvenile inappropriately.
Motorcyclist killed in head-on crash on Polk County road
A man died after his motorcycle and a pickup truck crashed head-on Tuesday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A man died after his motorcycle and a pickup truck crashed head-on Tuesday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Florida Senate votes to remove fluoride from public water supply
Florida could become the second state in the country to ban the addition of fluoride to public water supplies, following Utah earlier this year.
Florida could become the second state in the country to ban the addition of fluoride to public water supplies, following Utah earlier this year.
New I-4 congestion relief lanes open between Haines City and Celebration
The commute on I-4 between Haines City and Celebration should be faster and smoother for drivers now that congestion-relief lanes are open.
The commute on I-4 between Haines City and Celebration should be faster and smoother for drivers now that congestion-relief lanes are open.
Wanted Florida man killed after charging at Polk County deputy with knife: PCSO
One man is dead after Polk County deputies say he charged at one of them with a knife, forcing them to fire several shots near Harvey's Supermarket in Lakeland.
One man is dead after Polk County deputies say he charged at one of them with a knife, forcing them to fire several shots near Harvey's Supermarket in Lakeland.
Man killed, another hurt in self-defense shooting at restaurant: LPD
An argument at a Lakeland restaurant led to a man firing shots in self-defense, killing one man and injuring another, according to police.
An argument at a Lakeland restaurant led to a man firing shots in self-defense, killing one man and injuring another, according to police.
‘Brazen burglar’ busted after being caught on camera yanking cash drawer from Lakeland store: LPD
A brazen burglar is behind bars after police say he swiped a cash register from a Michael’s store in Lakeland.
A brazen burglar is behind bars after police say he swiped a cash register from a Michael’s store in Lakeland.
Six new swans to join Lake Morton flock to introduce new genetics
Six new swans will call Lake Morton home, so the current flock, who descended from royal swans in England, can stay healthy and resilient.
Six new swans will call Lake Morton home, so the current flock, who descended from royal swans in England, can stay healthy and resilient.
History of Lake Wales showcased in art exhibit
An exhibition by the Lakes Wales Arts Council, "How The Arts Shaped Lakes Wales", uses art to tell the history of the city’s growth over the past 50 years.
An exhibition by the Lakes Wales Arts Council, "How The Arts Shaped Lakes Wales", uses art to tell the history of the city’s growth over the past 50 years.