Circle B Bar Reserve closed until further notice following flooding from Hurricane Milton
The Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County is a favorite place among visitors to take a hike or even just to sit and eat lunch, but that hasn't been possible because it's been closed since Hurricane Milton.
The Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County is a favorite place among visitors to take a hike or even just to sit and eat lunch, but that hasn't been possible because it's been closed since Hurricane Milton.
Small replica warplane makes emergency landing on Polk County highway
Drivers along U.S. Highway 17 on Wednesday morning saw a small replica warplane land on the street.
Drivers along U.S. Highway 17 on Wednesday morning saw a small replica warplane land on the street.
Deadly Bartow semi-truck crash under investigation
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly crash that blocked the eastbound side of State Road 60 near Bartow for hours on Tuesday morning.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly crash that blocked the eastbound side of State Road 60 near Bartow for hours on Tuesday morning.
Lake Bonny floodwater will take longer to go away, says US Army Corps of Engineers
Residents along Lake Bonny may have to wait up to a month before they see their yards or communities completely dry.
Residents along Lake Bonny may have to wait up to a month before they see their yards or communities completely dry.
Tri-County Human Services celebrates 50 years with opening of new campus that offers more programs, personnel
A non-profit that provides mental health counseling and substance abuse programs is celebrating the opening of its new campus.
A non-profit that provides mental health counseling and substance abuse programs is celebrating the opening of its new campus.
Florida Uber Eats driver accused of spitting in Davenport customer’s face, stealing food and fall yard décor
A Polk County woman’s hankering for a late-night snack ended with her allegedly ducking for cover as an Uber Eats driver spit in her face and stole her fall yard décor after she confronted the woman about taking some of her food, according to an arrest report.
A Polk County woman’s hankering for a late-night snack ended with her allegedly ducking for cover as an Uber Eats driver spit in her face and stole her fall yard décor after she confronted the woman about taking some of her food, according to an arrest report.
Drunk Lakeland man lying in middle of road hit, killed by semi-truck: PCSO
A 34-year-old Lakeland man was lying face down in the middle of the road when he was hit and killed by a Publix semi-truck early on Monday morning, according to deputies.
A 34-year-old Lakeland man was lying face down in the middle of the road when he was hit and killed by a Publix semi-truck early on Monday morning, according to deputies.
Water-logged residents haven’t seen relief despite plan to drain Lake Seward: ‘Get this water out of here’
Roads and homes along the Lake Seward basin in Polk County are still underwater two weeks after Hurricane Milton caused devastating damage.
Roads and homes along the Lake Seward basin in Polk County are still underwater two weeks after Hurricane Milton caused devastating damage.
Mosquito-borne illness found in Bay Area after Hurricane Milton
The Florida Department of Health (FDH) in Hillsborough County has now confirmed a fourth human case of the mosquito-borne illness dengue fever. As a result, officials are conducting aerial spraying to combat the spread.
The Florida Department of Health (FDH) in Hillsborough County has now confirmed a fourth human case of the mosquito-borne illness dengue fever. As a result, officials are conducting aerial spraying to combat the spread.
Polk County takes action after Milton causes spike in mosquitoes
Officials in Polk County say floodwaters also caused a surge in mosquito populations and have asked the Florida Department of Agriculture (FDA) for help.
Officials in Polk County say floodwaters also caused a surge in mosquito populations and have asked the Florida Department of Agriculture (FDA) for help.
Sheriff Grady Judd: Polk County mom, baby escape house fire ignited by ‘violent’ suspect
An argument allegedly over drug addiction ended with a Polk County mother and baby running for their lives to escape a house fire that killed a cat, which deputies say was set by a violent suspect.
An argument allegedly over drug addiction ended with a Polk County mother and baby running for their lives to escape a house fire that killed a cat, which deputies say was set by a violent suspect.
Polk Sheriff Grady Judd bids nostalgic farewell to 'Haunted Jail Tour'
It's sad news for fans of the Haunted Jail Tour in Polk County. This will be the attraction's final year as the building off of North Broadway in downtown Bartow will be torn down.
It's sad news for fans of the Haunted Jail Tour in Polk County. This will be the attraction's final year as the building off of North Broadway in downtown Bartow will be torn down.
Lake Bonny flooding relief in sight as pumps arrive to water-logged community
Lakeland residents along Lake Bonny are feeling their calls for help have been answered nearly two weeks after Hurricane Milton flooded their homes and neighborhoods.
Lakeland residents along Lake Bonny are feeling their calls for help have been answered nearly two weeks after Hurricane Milton flooded their homes and neighborhoods.
Grady Judd: Polk County man shot, killed by deputies after pointing gun at them, killing wife
Polk County deputies shot and killed a man accused of pointing his gun at them and killing his own wife at a home in Haines City.
Polk County deputies shot and killed a man accused of pointing his gun at them and killing his own wife at a home in Haines City.
The negative affects of storms on the Bay Area's farmland explained
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused heartache for millions as Floridians scrambled to prepare for and find safety twice in just two weeks. Since the storms, the state has focused on surveying the damage and offering aid to displaced residents.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused heartache for millions as Floridians scrambled to prepare for and find safety twice in just two weeks. Since the storms, the state has focused on surveying the damage and offering aid to displaced residents.
Sheriff Grady Judd claims Amendment 3 is about ‘corporate greed’ during meeting with Florida’s first lady
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis spoke against Amendment 3 during a joint press conference on Tuesday.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis spoke against Amendment 3 during a joint press conference on Tuesday.
How cameras on Hillsborough and Polk County are catching reckless drivers
The company that installed new cameras on all Hillsborough County Public School (HCPS) buses said thousands of citations have already been written this school year for drivers who illegally passed stopped school buses.
The company that installed new cameras on all Hillsborough County Public School (HCPS) buses said thousands of citations have already been written this school year for drivers who illegally passed stopped school buses.
Woman pulls gun on Polk County Uber driver who refused to let her dog ride in the car: PCSO
A Polk County woman with a history of criminal activity is back behind bars after deputies say she became irate when an Uber driver wouldn’t let her dog ride in his car.
A Polk County woman with a history of criminal activity is back behind bars after deputies say she became irate when an Uber driver wouldn’t let her dog ride in his car.
Lake Bonny residents to confront Lakeland city leaders over home flooding: 'I just want it done'
Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Milton, dozens of people living near Lake Bonny in Lakeland are planning to attend a city commission meeting to discuss solutions to the lingering stormwater that has taken up residence at their doorsteps.
Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Milton, dozens of people living near Lake Bonny in Lakeland are planning to attend a city commission meeting to discuss solutions to the lingering stormwater that has taken up residence at their doorsteps.
Escaped felon captured at girlfriend’s house in Winter Haven: Police
A convicted felon is back behind bars and his girlfriend is facing charges after police say he escaped from a Kissimmee transition house last month.
A convicted felon is back behind bars and his girlfriend is facing charges after police say he escaped from a Kissimmee transition house last month.