Lake Wales dry cleaner punches officer in the face after threatening to kill customer: LWPD
The owner of a Lake Wales dry cleaning company was arrested on Saturday after police say he threatened to kill a customer following a dispute over services and then punched an officer several times when she went to investigate the incident.
Victim escapes being held captive during armed robbery: Grady Judd
The victim of an armed robbery is recovering from several injuries after being held captive inside a man's car, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Winter Haven police officer injured in crash
A Winter Haven police officer was injured early Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash.
Polk County ministry gathering supplies to help Jamaica, looking for volunteers
A local ministry in Polk County is gathering food and medical supplies and is looking for volunteers to help with disaster relief efforts in Jamaica.
Bartow annexes Executive Airport amid concerns about residential development
Bartow Executive Airport is no longer in unincorporated Polk County; it's now part of the City of Bartow.
Lakeland's Depot Arts District set for grand opening Saturday night
For the last couple of months, the tenants of the Depot Arts District have been excitingly waiting for November 1, the building's official grand opening.
Haines City homeowners deal with sewage smell as growing population overwhelms wastewater lift station
Homeowners in several Haines City neighborhoods have become accustomed to the unpleasant smell of sewage. It turns out the odor is coming from a nearby wastewater lift station.
Deadly Polk County hit-and-run still unsolved 8 years later
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is still searching for the driver who hit and killed a bicyclist eight years ago.
Florida mother arrested after boarding school bus, cursing at student and driver: Grady Judd
An angry mother who boarded a Polk County school bus and cursed at a student and the driver was arrested later, along with her daughter, while causing a disturbance at the Davenport High School front office, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Watson Clinic hopes art helps heal at its cancer & research center
Beautiful pieces of art that hang on the walls of the Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center in Lakeland have a bigger purpose.
Hope House executive director, friend arrested for sexual cyber harassment in Polk County: deputies
Two Lakeland women, including the executive director of Hope House in Bartow, were arrested for sexual cyber harassment on Monday, deputies said.
Bicyclist identified after deadly Amtrak train crash in Lakeland
The man who was hit and killed by an Amtrak train in east Lakeland on Monday afternoon has been identified as 65-year-old Joseph Evju, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Developer of proposed Emilie Springs project addresses homeowner concerns
The city of Bartow will be reviewing a proposed large-scale community that has received some push back from concerned homeowners.
Bicyclist dead after being hit by train in Lakeland
A bicyclist is dead after being hit by a train near US 92 at the intersection of East Side Drive in east Lakeland Monday afternoon, according to deputies.
Suspect with lengthy rap sheet arrested for alleged Pam Bondi 'murder-for-hire' scheme: FBI
A Minnesota man with a history of violent offenses is facing federal charges after allegedly posting a TikTok video that offered a $45,000 bounty for the killing of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, prompting an FBI investigation that spanned two states.
Grady Judd: Suspect in stolen vehicle with meth pipe floors truck at Haines City officer who shot, killed him
A suspect is dead and two Haines City police officers are on administrative leave following a deadly shooting early Sunday morning.
Lakeland man on electric scooter hit, killed by car in Polk County
A Lakeland man riding an electric scooter was killed in a crash on US 92 at Fairway Avenue Friday evening, according to Polk County deputies.
Polk County Toys for Tots ramps up efforts to bring holiday joy to thousands of children
We all have Halloween and Thanksgiving on our minds, but it's not too early to start thinking about toys for Christmas.
Central Polk Parkway extension to improve safety, better access to I-4
The Central Polk Parkway will be extended 2.6 miles from U.S. 17/State Road 35 to State Road 60.
Polk County teacher accused of lying about being ‘shoulder checked’ by fellow educator at school
A Polk County teacher from Lake Shipp Elementary School was arrested on Wednesday after deputies say she falsely reported being ‘shoulder-checked’ by another teacher at school for the second time in five years.