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.

K-9 officers from across the southeast U.S. to showcase their skills in Lakeland Wednesday

The public can see a special demonstration from K-9 teams and will be able to meet Lakeland Police Department handlers and their K-9 partners. It will be held at Kathleen High School on Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Florida teen accused of killing mother 1 year after killing dad learns his fate

A jury has reached a verdict in the trial of Collin Griffith, a 17-year-old boy accused of stabbing his mother to death a year after he killed his father in Oklahoma.

Lakeland man in custody accused of killing brother-in-law, threatening sister and neighbor with gun: LPD

A murder suspect is in custody after Lakeland Police say he shot his brother-in-law and threatened his sister before entering a residence next door, threatening the resident if she reported him.

Lake Wales man arrested for the 24th time, suspected of robbery

A Lake Wales man who has been arrested 23 times was taken into custody again on Friday, according to Lake Wales Police.

Bartow air traffic controller academy will work towards filling nationwide vacancies

The D.C. plane crash this week highlighted the desperate need for more air traffic controllers across the country. In Polk County, a new control tower operator academy is working towards fixing that shortfall.

Guns, drugs found in vehicle following chase in Polk County: FHP

A chase through Polk County ended with two people in handcuffs after troopers said they found guns, drugs and cash in a vehicle they had to forcibly stop with multiple PIT maneuvers.

18-year-old arrested in botched armed robbery leading to teen's shooting death: WHPD

An 18-year-old is facing multiple charges, including murder, after Winter Haven police say he and a 17-year-old tried to rob a driver, who then shot and killed the 17-year-old.

Missing Lakeland girl found safe after statewide alert

The Lakeland Police Department says a missing girl has been found safe after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a Missing Child Alert.

Marijuana seized, 2 dogs found during traffic stop in Lakeland: FHP

A Lakeland man is facing drug charges after 237.2 grams of marijuana was found in his car during a traffic stop on State Rd. 400 early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Head-on crash in Winter Haven kills 1 person, injures another: PCSO

One man is dead and another was hospitalized with serious injuries after a head-on collision on SR-60 in Winter Haven on Saturday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Bok Tower Gardens raises concerns about proposed parkway potentially impacting wildlife corridor

Polk County is a hot spot for growth, hence why the state is currently considering routes for a future parkway, but there's some concern the highway could impact a wildlife corridor.

Woman killed after Jeep hydroplanes, crashes into her car: PCSO

A 60-year-old woman died Thursday evening after a Jeep hydroplaned and crossed into oncoming traffic, hitting her car, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.