Suspected drunk driver with child in car kills retired Polk County deputy: PCSO
An accused drunk driver is behind bars after investigators say he hit and killed a retired Polk County deputy on Monday night.
An accused drunk driver is behind bars after investigators say he hit and killed a retired Polk County deputy on Monday night.
Bartow commission votes to keep fluoride in drinking water
Cities across Florida are divided over whether fluoride should remain in public drinking water, as Bartow commissioners voted 3-2 Monday to keep it.
Cities across Florida are divided over whether fluoride should remain in public drinking water, as Bartow commissioners voted 3-2 Monday to keep it.
Lakeland approves plan to eliminate fatal, serious injury crashes by 2040
The City of Lakeland has taken a large step towards making its roads, neighborhoods and school zones safer.
The City of Lakeland has taken a large step towards making its roads, neighborhoods and school zones safer.
Prop master helps bring custom-made pie props to life for ‘The Waitress’ in Winter Haven
A volunteer and community member is helping to serve up a slice of theatre magic at Theatre Winter Haven.
A volunteer and community member is helping to serve up a slice of theatre magic at Theatre Winter Haven.
Lake Bonny residents create petition calling for independent investigation into flooding after Milton
A group of Lake Bonny residents are gathering signatures for their petition calling for an independent investigation into how the flooding happened after Hurricane Milton and how local leaders plan to prevent it from happening again.
A group of Lake Bonny residents are gathering signatures for their petition calling for an independent investigation into how the flooding happened after Hurricane Milton and how local leaders plan to prevent it from happening again.
Lakeland man dies after crashing into fence, tree: Police
A vehicle crash claimed the life of a Lakeland man on Wednesday night, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
A vehicle crash claimed the life of a Lakeland man on Wednesday night, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Trial date set for lawsuit against Publix claiming pharmacies contributed to nation's opioid crisis
A trial date has been set for a federal civil suit that claims Publix fueled the country's opioid epidemic.
A trial date has been set for a federal civil suit that claims Publix fueled the country's opioid epidemic.
Suspected Polk County swan thief arrested again in South Carolina: 'He ran into trouble,' Grady Judd says
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says one of two men accused of stealing swans from a mobile home community has been arrested again, this time in South Carolina.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says one of two men accused of stealing swans from a mobile home community has been arrested again, this time in South Carolina.
Lakeland pilot among 24 aircraft intercepted near President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property
A Polk County pilot was among the 24 violators surrounding Mar-a-Lago's restricted airspace while President Donald Trump was president.
A Polk County pilot was among the 24 violators surrounding Mar-a-Lago's restricted airspace while President Donald Trump was president.
Proposed Florida bill aims to create statewide animal abuse database
Currently, there's no way for those selling animals to keep track of animal abusers across the state, but a new state bill aims to change that.
Currently, there's no way for those selling animals to keep track of animal abusers across the state, but a new state bill aims to change that.
SPCA Florida given $15,000 to help senior dogs and families in need
SPCA Florida in Lakeland has been awarded a $15,000 grant to assist families struggling to afford veterinary care for their senior dogs.
SPCA Florida in Lakeland has been awarded a $15,000 grant to assist families struggling to afford veterinary care for their senior dogs.
Grady Judd tells teens accused of making bomb threat to high school principal it’s not ‘harmless pranks’
Two 18-year-olds are accused of making bomb threats to the principal of Ridge Community High School in Haines City.
Two 18-year-olds are accused of making bomb threats to the principal of Ridge Community High School in Haines City.
Motorcyclist killed in crash while trying to pass FedEx truck in no-passing zone: PCSO
A motorcyclist died on Monday after Polk County deputies say he crashed into a FedEx truck while trying to pass in a no-passing zone.
A motorcyclist died on Monday after Polk County deputies say he crashed into a FedEx truck while trying to pass in a no-passing zone.
Winter Haven receives $1.5 million grant to improve railroad access at Logistics Park
Governor Ron DeSantis presented a $1.5 million check to the City of Winter Haven to expand railroad access on Monday.
Governor Ron DeSantis presented a $1.5 million check to the City of Winter Haven to expand railroad access on Monday.
Publix with larger format and expanded offerings coming to Polk County
The home of Publix will soon be getting a new store that will be more than just your average grocery store.
The home of Publix will soon be getting a new store that will be more than just your average grocery store.
Polk County seniors find passion in bowling league
Many Polk County seniors have found a passion in a bowling league at Maple Lanes Lakeland.
Many Polk County seniors have found a passion in a bowling league at Maple Lanes Lakeland.
Driver killed after speeding SUV crashes into tractor-trailer: PCSO
A man died after Polk County deputies say he crashed his SUV into a tractor-trailer “at a very high rate of speed" on Thursday night.
A man died after Polk County deputies say he crashed his SUV into a tractor-trailer “at a very high rate of speed" on Thursday night.
Winter Haven PD stands by officers after incident involving child who had hands behind back
The Winter Haven Police Department is standing behind its officers, but also signaling potential changes, after an incident on Tuesday afternoon involving a small child that sparked strong reactions on social media.
The Winter Haven Police Department is standing behind its officers, but also signaling potential changes, after an incident on Tuesday afternoon involving a small child that sparked strong reactions on social media.
Winter Haven PD releases bodycam video after photo of child with hands behind back circulates on social media
The Winter Haven Police Department is addressing an incident that happened Tuesday afternoon involving a small child while officers worked to detain two people.
The Winter Haven Police Department is addressing an incident that happened Tuesday afternoon involving a small child while officers worked to detain two people.
Lakeland Regional to open freestanding ER on southside to accommodate growing population
Lakeland Regional Health is ranked No. 2 in the country for the busiest emergency room department, and now they're opening their first freestanding department in south Lakeland to accommodate more patients.
Lakeland Regional Health is ranked No. 2 in the country for the busiest emergency room department, and now they're opening their first freestanding department in south Lakeland to accommodate more patients.