Auburndale crash: Bicyclist killed on US-92

A 56-year-old man driving home from work struck and killed a bicyclist on US-92 in Auburndale early Sunday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Child accidentally shoots himself at Winter Haven home: PCSO

A 6-year-old boy is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at a Winter Haven home, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Former Haines City police officer accused of using dead man's identity to amass $10K in fraud charges: PCSO

Polk County fraud detectives arrested a 24-year-old former Haines City police officer accused of using the identity of a dead person to make thousands of dollars in unauthorized credit card charges.

Lakeland data center proposal hits major roadblock after developer cancels review meeting

A proposed data center in Lakeland is facing significant new hurdles after the applicant withdrew from a scheduled review meeting with city officials, delaying the project's next steps and raising questions about its future.

Clearwater Beach ‘teen takeover’ shooting suspect arrested

A 16-year-old boy accused of shooting another teenager multiple times during a ‘teen takeover' on Clearwater Beach on Sunday has been arrested. 

Polk County ATV crash kills 1: PCSO

A 19-year-old Bartow man died early Sunday morning after losing control of his all-terrain vehicle at a hunt club near Lake Wales, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Lakeland's hidden gem: Raw oysters in a bowling alley

A Lakeland sports bar tucked inside a local bowling alley flips the script on the idea that such a place can't offer a high-quality dining experience.

$1.5 Billion secured for FEMA reimbursements for Florida with TRACK Act

With hurricane season fast approaching, U.S. Senator Ashley Moody visited Bartow on Friday to announce the release of $1.5 billion in FEMA disaster reimbursements for Florida.

Polk County undercover drug bust nets 5 arrests, leaves 2 on the lam: ‘We will arrest you’

Polk County detectives have arrested five people and are still searching for two more suspects following an undercover operation targeting suspected narcotics areas throughout Polk County.