Convicted felon armed with rifle arrested after speeding away from police, crashing into Jeep: WHPD
A convicted felon is back behind bars after Winter Haven police say he sped away from a traffic stop with a loaded rifle and drugs in his car.
A convicted felon is back behind bars after Winter Haven police say he sped away from a traffic stop with a loaded rifle and drugs in his car.
Polk County deputy accused of stealing cash during traffic stop resigns after arrest
A Polk County deputy is off the force after investigators say he took cash out of a driver's wallet during a traffic stop, leading to his arrest.
A Polk County deputy is off the force after investigators say he took cash out of a driver's wallet during a traffic stop, leading to his arrest.
Kids bringing inanimate objects to life at Lakeland summer camp
On the Lakeland campus of Polk State College, there are a lot of laughs during a summer program called "Trick-Talking Puppetry".
On the Lakeland campus of Polk State College, there are a lot of laughs during a summer program called "Trick-Talking Puppetry".
Polk County's Walter Clayton Jr. traded to Utah Jazz after first-round NBA Draft selection by Wizards
Bartow High School graduate and Florida Gators star Walton Clayton Jr. now knows where he'll live out his dream of playing in the NBA: Utah, after the Jazz made a trade to land him.
Bartow High School graduate and Florida Gators star Walton Clayton Jr. now knows where he'll live out his dream of playing in the NBA: Utah, after the Jazz made a trade to land him.
Walter Clayton, Jr. inspires Bartow community ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft
Bartow High School graduate Walter Clayton, Jr. is expected to be selected in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Bartow High School graduate Walter Clayton, Jr. is expected to be selected in the 2025 NBA Draft.
3 people hospitalized after train collides with vehicle in Lakeland: PCSO
Three people were hospitalized after a train collided with a vehicle at the intersection of Canal Avenue N and Highway 92 East in Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Three people were hospitalized after a train collided with a vehicle at the intersection of Canal Avenue N and Highway 92 East in Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Grady Judd: Record-breaking bust nets enough fentanyl to kill 14.5 million people
Sheriff Grady Judd says detectives in Polk County seized 64 pounds of fentanyl and arrested eight people in what the sheriff's office calls the largest fentanyl seizure in the county's history.
Sheriff Grady Judd says detectives in Polk County seized 64 pounds of fentanyl and arrested eight people in what the sheriff's office calls the largest fentanyl seizure in the county's history.
Armed convicted felon tells Winter Haven police he was asked to hold the drugs they found on him: WHPD
A man who is accused of stealing a vehicle and having a gun and drugs could face felony life charges because he is a convicted felon.
A man who is accused of stealing a vehicle and having a gun and drugs could face felony life charges because he is a convicted felon.
Bok Tower Gardens iconic nearly 100-year-old singing tower undergoes restoration process
If you need to unwind and de-stress, the beautiful Bok Tower Gardens is a great place to go, although it looks a bit different now as preservation of an iconic feature is underway.
If you need to unwind and de-stress, the beautiful Bok Tower Gardens is a great place to go, although it looks a bit different now as preservation of an iconic feature is underway.
City of Haines City agrees to $550K settlement with former employee who filed whistleblower complaint
Haines City has agreed to pay more than half-a-million dollars to a former employee who filed a whistleblower complaint.
Haines City has agreed to pay more than half-a-million dollars to a former employee who filed a whistleblower complaint.
Bartow's own Tony Bradley makes his hometown proud during NBA Finals
There's one city in Florida that has a very specific rooting interest in the NBA Finals.
There's one city in Florida that has a very specific rooting interest in the NBA Finals.
Wanted Florida man arrested after taunting Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd online: ‘You done messed up'
It was game on when a wanted Florida man made a social media post challenging the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Grady Judd to find him.
It was game on when a wanted Florida man made a social media post challenging the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Grady Judd to find him.
Deadly Lakeland motorcycle crash under investigation
A two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a 26-year-old Lakeland man on Wednesday night, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
A two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a 26-year-old Lakeland man on Wednesday night, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Local developer to revitalize historic and blighted downtown Winter Haven properties
A local developer is going to revitalize historic and blighted downtown Winter Haven properties.
A local developer is going to revitalize historic and blighted downtown Winter Haven properties.
Lakeland's 'One More Child' building more housing for single mothers and their children
A Christian non-profit, based in Lakeland, is expanding to offer more housing for single mothers and their children.
A Christian non-profit, based in Lakeland, is expanding to offer more housing for single mothers and their children.
Free camp exposes music to over 100 kids each summer
Each summer for over a decade, around 100 kids and teens get exposed to music through a free camp from Sandy's MusicGirls.
Each summer for over a decade, around 100 kids and teens get exposed to music through a free camp from Sandy's MusicGirls.
Grady Judd: Chicago police officer arrested at Polk County resort for attacking security guard
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd shared details Tuesday on the arrest of a Chicago police officer accused of attacking a security guard at a resort while using a racial slur.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd shared details Tuesday on the arrest of a Chicago police officer accused of attacking a security guard at a resort while using a racial slur.
Lakeland expanding traffic camera enforcement at intersections, school zones
More red light cameras, school zone speed cameras and license plate readers are coming to Lakeland.
More red light cameras, school zone speed cameras and license plate readers are coming to Lakeland.
Lakeland Police Chief addresses concerns about controversial police training program
Lakeland's Police Chief is addressing concerns about a controversial police training program they'll be hosting in a couple of months.
Lakeland's Police Chief is addressing concerns about a controversial police training program they'll be hosting in a couple of months.
Polk Pride Festival celebrates 10 years of providing safe space to LGBTQ community
Love was in the air in Lakeland on Saturday as Polk Pride celebrated its 10th annual pride festival.
Love was in the air in Lakeland on Saturday as Polk Pride celebrated its 10th annual pride festival.