Testimony begins in trial of Florida grandmother charged in baby's hot car death

Testimony is underway Tuesday in the trial of a Hardee County woman charged in the death of her 7-month-old granddaughter who was left in a hot car more than two years ago.

Man found unresponsive in car, arrested with BAC over 6 times the legal limit: HCPD

The Haines City Police Department arrested a man for drunk driving after he was found unresponsive in his car with a blood alcohol level of .523 on Jan. 7.

1 hospitalized after fight leads to Winter Haven shooting: Police

One person was hospitalized after a fight that led to a shooting in Winter Haven Monday afternoon, according to police. 

Jury seated for Florida woman standing trial for infant granddaughter's 2022 hot car death

Jury selection began Monday morning in the trial of a Hardee County woman charged in the death of her 7-month-old granddaughter who was left in a hot car more than two years ago.

School zone speed camera enforcement begins in 2 Bay Area cities

A heads-up for drivers across the Tampa Bay area: more school zone speed cameras are active as of Monday in Bradenton and Lake Alfred.

Drugs, guns found in stolen Camaro after high-speed chase ends with crash: FHP

A man faces a long list of charges after a high-speed chase involving a stolen car ended with a crash in Lakeland, causing multiple injuries, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Hardee County corrections officer arrested for DUI told deputies it’s going to cost him his job: PCSO

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says the recent behavior of a Hardee County corrections officer was reckless and unacceptable after he showed nearly maximum signs of impairment in all field sobriety tests.

6-year-old Lakeland boy accidentally shoots himself in head: LPD

A 6-year-old boy is in critical condition after police say he found a gun and accidentally shot himself in the head on Sunday afternoon. 

Man dies after motorcycle crashes into van in Polk County

A man died after a crash involving his motorcycle and a van at a Polk County intersection on Sunday night, according to the sheriff's office.

'Express Yourself' works of art on display in Lakeland

As you walk through the RP Funding Center, chances are you’ll come across art created by local artists, thanks to a partnership with the Lakeland Arts Association. 

FDOT accelerates I-4 plan to ease congestion between Disney World, ChampionsGate

One of the most congested stretches of highway in the U.S., I-4 near ChampionsGate, is undergoing a fast-tracked expansion to tackle Central Florida’s growing traffic demands.

Lakeland father charged with DUI manslaughter after crash that killed 5-year-old daughter, injured son

A Lakeland father has been arrested more than a month after a car crash that killed his 5-year-old daughter and seriously injured his son, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.