Alligator kills 61-year-old Davenport woman canoeing with husband on Lake Kissimmee
A Davenport woman is dead after being killed by an alligator while canoeing with her husband at the mouth of Tiger Creek on Lake Kissimmee on Tuesday afternoon.
A Davenport woman is dead after being killed by an alligator while canoeing with her husband at the mouth of Tiger Creek on Lake Kissimmee on Tuesday afternoon.
Bartow coffee shop launching free coffee campaign for first responders' weeks after recent shootout
A local business caught in the middle of a shootout is now showing its appreciation for the responding officers who risked their lives to protect the community.
A local business caught in the middle of a shootout is now showing its appreciation for the responding officers who risked their lives to protect the community.
Alligator attacks and kills woman canoeing on Lake Kissimmee: PCSO
A woman was attacked and killed by an alligator on Tuesday afternoon on Lake Kissimmee.
A woman was attacked and killed by an alligator on Tuesday afternoon on Lake Kissimmee.
Lakeland HS assistant football coach arrested, accused of stealing $10,000+ worth of helmets from team
A soon-to-be ex-assistant football coach at Lakeland High School is behind bars after deputies say he stole dozens of helmets from his own team.
A soon-to-be ex-assistant football coach at Lakeland High School is behind bars after deputies say he stole dozens of helmets from his own team.
Lakeland renames park after local civil rights activist and businesswoman
The city of Lakeland is honoring the legacy of local civil rights activist and businesswoman, Madalynne Brooks.
The city of Lakeland is honoring the legacy of local civil rights activist and businesswoman, Madalynne Brooks.
2 Lakeland men killed in vehicle crash: Police
A deadly vehicle crash is under investigation in Lakeland.
A deadly vehicle crash is under investigation in Lakeland.
Grady Judd asking for public's help after shootout injuring 3 teens at prom after-party
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd shared more information about the shootout at a prom after-party that injured three teens early on Sunday morning.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd shared more information about the shootout at a prom after-party that injured three teens early on Sunday morning.
Pedestrian hit at Winter Haven railroad crossing: WHPD
A pedestrian is expected to make a full recovery after being hit by a train on Saturday morning, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.
A pedestrian is expected to make a full recovery after being hit by a train on Saturday morning, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.
Man charged with murder of co-defendant in self-defense shooting outside Lakeland restaurant
A man has been charged with the murder of a co-defendant in a self-defense shooting outside a Lakeland restaurant on April 24.
A man has been charged with the murder of a co-defendant in a self-defense shooting outside a Lakeland restaurant on April 24.
11-year-old robbed of fundraising money while selling chocolate in Lake Wales: LWPD
An 11-year-old selling chocolate for a school fundraiser was robbed of $107 in downtown Lake Wales on April 25, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
An 11-year-old selling chocolate for a school fundraiser was robbed of $107 in downtown Lake Wales on April 25, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
Woman accused of hitting 3-year-old with soda can at Florida gas station: PCSO
A woman is facing charges months after Polk County deputies say she threw a soda can into a car at a gas station, hitting a 3-year-old child.
A woman is facing charges months after Polk County deputies say she threw a soda can into a car at a gas station, hitting a 3-year-old child.
Florida man arrested for second-degree murder after man shot in Lakeland self-defense shooting at restaurant
A Florida man was arrested on a second-degree murder charge in the shooting death of a man outside a Lakeland restaurant, according to officers.
A Florida man was arrested on a second-degree murder charge in the shooting death of a man outside a Lakeland restaurant, according to officers.
Lakeland man arrested in deadly shooting stemming from argument over stolen gun: Police
A suspect was arrested Thursday after a deadly shooting at a Lakeland convenience store, officers said.
A suspect was arrested Thursday after a deadly shooting at a Lakeland convenience store, officers said.
Families honor fallen officers at 37th Annual Polk County Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
It's at the Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial where officers who died in the line of duty are remembered forever, along with their sacrifice. May 1 was the 37th Annual Polk County Peace Officers’ Memorial Service at Lakeland Veterans Memorial Park on Lime Street.
It's at the Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial where officers who died in the line of duty are remembered forever, along with their sacrifice. May 1 was the 37th Annual Polk County Peace Officers’ Memorial Service at Lakeland Veterans Memorial Park on Lime Street.
Florida lawmakers scrap statewide plan for later school start times
A plan to mandate later school start times across Florida has been shelved, leaving the decision up to individual school districts — and sparking mixed reactions.
A plan to mandate later school start times across Florida has been shelved, leaving the decision up to individual school districts — and sparking mixed reactions.
Florida Forest Service expects busy summer as experts predict prolonged dry season
Firefighters and wildfire mitigation specialists are working hard to prevent brush fires from getting out of control as the state is in the midst of its peak drought season.
Firefighters and wildfire mitigation specialists are working hard to prevent brush fires from getting out of control as the state is in the midst of its peak drought season.
Polk County detention deputy accused of inappropriately touching a juvenile quits upon arrest
A former Polk County detention deputy is on the other side of the bars after being arrested for allegedly touching a juvenile inappropriately.
A former Polk County detention deputy is on the other side of the bars after being arrested for allegedly touching a juvenile inappropriately.
Motorcyclist killed in head-on crash on Polk County road
A man died after his motorcycle and a pickup truck crashed head-on Tuesday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A man died after his motorcycle and a pickup truck crashed head-on Tuesday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Florida Senate votes to remove fluoride from public water supply
Florida could become the second state in the country to ban the addition of fluoride to public water supplies, following Utah earlier this year.
Florida could become the second state in the country to ban the addition of fluoride to public water supplies, following Utah earlier this year.
New I-4 congestion relief lanes open between Haines City and Celebration
The commute on I-4 between Haines City and Celebration should be faster and smoother for drivers now that congestion-relief lanes are open.
The commute on I-4 between Haines City and Celebration should be faster and smoother for drivers now that congestion-relief lanes are open.