Family displaced after fire at Winter Haven home
A Winter Haven family is out of their home after crews battled an early morning fire, city officials said Friday.
A Winter Haven family is out of their home after crews battled an early morning fire, city officials said Friday.
Former Polk County substitute teacher arrested for inappropriate relationship with 16-year-old student
The Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested a former substitute teacher for committing sexual offenses against a student.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested a former substitute teacher for committing sexual offenses against a student.
Safety violations at Mosaic plant led to worker's 'preventable' death, federal investigators say
The U.S. Department of Labor has cited Mosaic Fertilizer for two “serious" safety violations, which OSHA investigators say contributed to the death of a 29-year-old worker at the company's Mulberry plant last summer.
The U.S. Department of Labor has cited Mosaic Fertilizer for two “serious" safety violations, which OSHA investigators say contributed to the death of a 29-year-old worker at the company's Mulberry plant last summer.
Annual event sees members of Florida club leave behind modern life and live from state's land
Have you ever imagined what it was like to live in the 1840s? Every year, more than 1,000 people take part in the Alafia River Rendezvous and do just that.
Have you ever imagined what it was like to live in the 1840s? Every year, more than 1,000 people take part in the Alafia River Rendezvous and do just that.
City of Lakeland to hear from public before deciding on fluoride in water supply
The City of Lakeland is now the latest city in Polk County considering whether to discontinue adding fluoride to its water supply.
The City of Lakeland is now the latest city in Polk County considering whether to discontinue adding fluoride to its water supply.
Teen dies, others injured after driver flees attempted traffic stop in Winter Haven: FHP
An Okeechobee teen is dead and criminal charges are pending after a driver attempted to flee police before crashing into the back of another vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
An Okeechobee teen is dead and criminal charges are pending after a driver attempted to flee police before crashing into the back of another vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
City of Lakeland hopes to bring the Memorial Boulevard corridor back to life
The city of Lakeland wants the community's input for the vision of a well-known corridor's future.
The city of Lakeland wants the community's input for the vision of a well-known corridor's future.
Deputy among 2 people hurt in Polk County house fire
Two people, including a Polk County deputy, were injured after crews battled a fire at a home on Sunday, officials said.
Two people, including a Polk County deputy, were injured after crews battled a fire at a home on Sunday, officials said.
Fire at Lakeland hotel displaces hurricane victims: LFD
People who were forced to leave their homes due to damage from last year’s hurricanes are once again looking for a place to stay.
People who were forced to leave their homes due to damage from last year’s hurricanes are once again looking for a place to stay.
Registered sex offender accused of transmitting child porn while on cruise that docked in Tampa
A registered sex offender from Polk City has been indicted for possessing and transmitting child sexual abuse material, some of which was created with artificial intelligence, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
A registered sex offender from Polk City has been indicted for possessing and transmitting child sexual abuse material, some of which was created with artificial intelligence, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Pedestrian hit & killed by train, Lakeland police investigating
Lakeland police are investigating after a train hit and killed a person along the tracks on Friday morning.
Lakeland police are investigating after a train hit and killed a person along the tracks on Friday morning.
Florida Poly engineers design lifesaving bodycam tool for Lakeland police
Officers with the Lakeland Police Department are now all equipped with a simple but lifesaving tool that was developed by mechanical engineers at Florida Polytechnic University.
Officers with the Lakeland Police Department are now all equipped with a simple but lifesaving tool that was developed by mechanical engineers at Florida Polytechnic University.
Florida man leaves 4-year-old child home alone as wife gets busted for having drugs in stolen vehicle: FHP
A Florida couple is facing charges after troopers found drugs in the wife’s car after pulling her over for driving a stolen vehicle and learned that her husband left her 4-year-old daughter home alone.
A Florida couple is facing charges after troopers found drugs in the wife’s car after pulling her over for driving a stolen vehicle and learned that her husband left her 4-year-old daughter home alone.
Governor Ron DeSantis, law enforcement officials push 'sense of urgency' on illegal immigration
Several local and state officials, including Governor Ron DeSantis and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, talked about Florida's latest efforts to fight illegal immigration ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next Monday.
Several local and state officials, including Governor Ron DeSantis and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, talked about Florida's latest efforts to fight illegal immigration ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next Monday.
Tracey Nix found not guilty of aggravated manslaughter, guilty of leaving child in car unattended
Tracey Nix was found not guilty Wednesday of aggravated manslaughter and guilty of leaving a child in a car unattended.
Tracey Nix was found not guilty Wednesday of aggravated manslaughter and guilty of leaving a child in a car unattended.
Suspected hit-and-run driver arrested in deadly Lakeland crash: Police
Lakeland police say they have arrested a man they say hit and killed a woman in November and took off.
Lakeland police say they have arrested a man they say hit and killed a woman in November and took off.
Video released: Man arrested for DUI after being found unresponsive in running car, HCPD says
Body camera video was released on Wednesday after a DUI arrest involving a man who was found unresponsive in his car with a blood alcohol level of .523 on Jan. 7 in Haines City.
Body camera video was released on Wednesday after a DUI arrest involving a man who was found unresponsive in his car with a blood alcohol level of .523 on Jan. 7 in Haines City.
Missing Polk County man found safe
A missing elderly man has been found and is safe, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A missing elderly man has been found and is safe, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Grady Judd: Four suspects arrested in Polk County racketeering scheme impacting Target stores
An alleged racketeering scheme, involving hundreds of thousands of dollars, has been uncovered in Polk County.
An alleged racketeering scheme, involving hundreds of thousands of dollars, has been uncovered in Polk County.
Attempted murder suspect tells police ‘I had to shoot my friend’: WHPD
An argument between two men in Winter Haven turned deadly on Monday afternoon.
An argument between two men in Winter Haven turned deadly on Monday afternoon.