Florida man accused of Winter Haven Walmart theft plays role in nabbing domestic violence suspect: WHPD
What do a habitual shoplifter and a repeat domestic abuser have in common? Winter Haven police say they were both busted at a Walmart parking lot by eagle-eyed officers who recognized one suspect while detaining the other for different reasons.
What do a habitual shoplifter and a repeat domestic abuser have in common? Winter Haven police say they were both busted at a Walmart parking lot by eagle-eyed officers who recognized one suspect while detaining the other for different reasons.
Driver arrested months after Polk County crash that killed 84-year-old man
More than three months after a crash along a busy road in Polk County took an 84-year-old man's life, deputies have arrested the driver accused of speeding moments before the crash.
More than three months after a crash along a busy road in Polk County took an 84-year-old man's life, deputies have arrested the driver accused of speeding moments before the crash.
Swan theft suspect arrested, 2nd man sought, Polk deputies say
One of two men accused of stealing a pair of swans and their eggs from a Polk County mobile home community has been arrested, the sheriff's office announced.
One of two men accused of stealing a pair of swans and their eggs from a Polk County mobile home community has been arrested, the sheriff's office announced.
Driver killed in fiery crash involving box truck, semi-truck on Polk Parkway
A driver died after a box truck rear-ended a semi-truck on the Polk Parkway, causing a fire and blocking traffic for hours, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A driver died after a box truck rear-ended a semi-truck on the Polk Parkway, causing a fire and blocking traffic for hours, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Bartow becomes latest Florida community to debate fluoride in water
Bartow is considering whether to remove fluoride from its water.
Bartow is considering whether to remove fluoride from its water.
Lakes Wales man arrested for stabbing victim over $4 used to buy crack cocaine: Police
A Lake Wales man was arrested for stabbing someone over $4 used to buy crack cocaine, according to police.
A Lake Wales man was arrested for stabbing someone over $4 used to buy crack cocaine, according to police.
New cutting-edge tech helps cure lung cancer at Lakeland Regional Health
Lakeland Regional Health is using new cutting-edge technology to help them cure lung cancer.
Lakeland Regional Health is using new cutting-edge technology to help them cure lung cancer.
Fentanyl, cash found in Florida man's socks after witness helps troopers catch him: FHP
A man faces a list of charges after troopers say he ran from them with a bag of fentanyl pills in one of his socks, and a witness helped catch him.
A man faces a list of charges after troopers say he ran from them with a bag of fentanyl pills in one of his socks, and a witness helped catch him.
Stolen black swans, eggs found safe as investigation continues: PCSO
Two beloved black swans and their eggs have been found safe in the Miami area days after they were stolen from a Polk County mobile home community, the sheriff's office confirmed to FOX 13 on Monday.
Two beloved black swans and their eggs have been found safe in the Miami area days after they were stolen from a Polk County mobile home community, the sheriff's office confirmed to FOX 13 on Monday.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run, Polk County deputies searching for driver
Polk County deputies say they're searching for the driver who took off after hitting and killing a man early Monday.
Polk County deputies say they're searching for the driver who took off after hitting and killing a man early Monday.
Polk County woman accused of attacking man with garden hoe after plans to 'hang out' fell through
A Polk County woman is accused of attacking a man with a garden hoe after the two were planning to "hang out" earlier in the evening.
A Polk County woman is accused of attacking a man with a garden hoe after the two were planning to "hang out" earlier in the evening.
Beloved black swans, eggs stolen from Polk County mobile home park: ‘Devastating’
Residents of a Polk County mobile home community are pleading for the safe return of their two beloved black swans and their eggs.
Residents of a Polk County mobile home community are pleading for the safe return of their two beloved black swans and their eggs.
Polk County organizations combat senior loneliness with Valentine's Day cards, hot meals
Valentine's Day is all about sharing love with your friends and family, but for the older generation, sometimes they've outlived their loved ones, making the holiday very lonely.
Valentine's Day is all about sharing love with your friends and family, but for the older generation, sometimes they've outlived their loved ones, making the holiday very lonely.
Florida K9s honored in Lakeland for heroic efforts
Some of the hardest-working members of law enforcement were honored at a special event in Lakeland on Wednesday night: the K9 units.
Some of the hardest-working members of law enforcement were honored at a special event in Lakeland on Wednesday night: the K9 units.
1 dead after taking their own life in shooting at Haines City hospital
One person is dead after taking their own life in a shooting at AdventHealth Heart of Florida Hospital Wednesday morning.
One person is dead after taking their own life in a shooting at AdventHealth Heart of Florida Hospital Wednesday morning.
Suspect federally charged in connection with 2020 Christmas Eve shooting death of Lakeland grandmother
A suspect who is currently incarcerated on state charges has been charged federally in connection with a shooting on Christmas Eve 2020 that killed a Lakeland grandmother and injured three others.
A suspect who is currently incarcerated on state charges has been charged federally in connection with a shooting on Christmas Eve 2020 that killed a Lakeland grandmother and injured three others.
Man taking on Bay Area drive-in’s passed down by grandfather
Silver Moon drive-in movie theater in Lakeland is a marquis from the mid-century. Its giant white projection screen makes it one of the few standing holdovers of a different age.
Silver Moon drive-in movie theater in Lakeland is a marquis from the mid-century. Its giant white projection screen makes it one of the few standing holdovers of a different age.
Bird flu could spread to Lake Morton swans, pets, vet says
A lot of people like to stop and feed the royal swans that call Lake Morton home, but as a bird flu outbreak spreads across the country, that could put them at risk of contracting the deadly virus.
A lot of people like to stop and feed the royal swans that call Lake Morton home, but as a bird flu outbreak spreads across the country, that could put them at risk of contracting the deadly virus.
Multiple animals seized from Frostproof home, owner arrested: Deputies
A Frostproof woman was arrested on multiple charges after deputies said they seized multiple animals from her home, which was left in “unsanitary conditions."
A Frostproof woman was arrested on multiple charges after deputies said they seized multiple animals from her home, which was left in “unsanitary conditions."
Car crashes into Beulah Baptist Church, after bicyclist hit and injured: HCPD
Haines City police are looking for the occupants of a black Chrysler 200 after a bicyclist was hit and injured on Sunday afternoon in the Oakland neighborhood.
Haines City police are looking for the occupants of a black Chrysler 200 after a bicyclist was hit and injured on Sunday afternoon in the Oakland neighborhood.