Bartow air traffic controller academy will work towards filling nationwide vacancies
The D.C. plane crash this week highlighted the desperate need for more air traffic controllers across the country. In Polk County, a new control tower operator academy is working towards fixing that shortfall.
The D.C. plane crash this week highlighted the desperate need for more air traffic controllers across the country. In Polk County, a new control tower operator academy is working towards fixing that shortfall.
Guns, drugs found in vehicle following chase in Polk County: FHP
A chase through Polk County ended with two people in handcuffs after troopers said they found guns, drugs and cash in a vehicle they had to forcibly stop with multiple PIT maneuvers.
A chase through Polk County ended with two people in handcuffs after troopers said they found guns, drugs and cash in a vehicle they had to forcibly stop with multiple PIT maneuvers.
Florida man with ankle monitor tells deputies he can’t go to jail 'because he has a curfew': PCSO
A Winter Haven man who was out on probation is back behind bars after deputies say he interfered with a first responder at the scene of a car crash.
A Winter Haven man who was out on probation is back behind bars after deputies say he interfered with a first responder at the scene of a car crash.
18-year-old arrested in botched armed robbery leading to teen's shooting death: WHPD
An 18-year-old is facing multiple charges, including murder, after Winter Haven police say he and a 17-year-old tried to rob a driver, who then shot and killed the 17-year-old.
An 18-year-old is facing multiple charges, including murder, after Winter Haven police say he and a 17-year-old tried to rob a driver, who then shot and killed the 17-year-old.
1 shot, killed at Winter Haven apartment complex: Police
A deadly shooting investigation is underway at a Winter Haven apartment complex.
A deadly shooting investigation is underway at a Winter Haven apartment complex.
Missing Lakeland girl found safe after statewide alert
The Lakeland Police Department says a missing girl has been found safe after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a Missing Child Alert.
The Lakeland Police Department says a missing girl has been found safe after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a Missing Child Alert.
Marijuana seized, 2 dogs found during traffic stop in Lakeland: FHP
A Lakeland man is facing drug charges after 237.2 grams of marijuana was found in his car during a traffic stop on State Rd. 400 early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Lakeland man is facing drug charges after 237.2 grams of marijuana was found in his car during a traffic stop on State Rd. 400 early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Head-on crash in Winter Haven kills 1 person, injures another: PCSO
One man is dead and another was hospitalized with serious injuries after a head-on collision on SR-60 in Winter Haven on Saturday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
One man is dead and another was hospitalized with serious injuries after a head-on collision on SR-60 in Winter Haven on Saturday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Bok Tower Gardens raises concerns about proposed parkway potentially impacting wildlife corridor
Polk County is a hot spot for growth, hence why the state is currently considering routes for a future parkway, but there's some concern the highway could impact a wildlife corridor.
Polk County is a hot spot for growth, hence why the state is currently considering routes for a future parkway, but there's some concern the highway could impact a wildlife corridor.
Woman killed after Jeep hydroplanes, crashes into her car: PCSO
A 60-year-old woman died Thursday evening after a Jeep hydroplaned and crossed into oncoming traffic, hitting her car, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
A 60-year-old woman died Thursday evening after a Jeep hydroplaned and crossed into oncoming traffic, hitting her car, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
Family displaced after fire at Winter Haven home
A Winter Haven family is out of their home after crews battled an early morning fire, city officials said Friday.
A Winter Haven family is out of their home after crews battled an early morning fire, city officials said Friday.
Former Polk County substitute teacher arrested for inappropriate relationship with 16-year-old student
The Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested a former substitute teacher for committing sexual offenses against a student.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested a former substitute teacher for committing sexual offenses against a student.
Safety violations at Mosaic plant led to worker's 'preventable' death, federal investigators say
The U.S. Department of Labor has cited Mosaic Fertilizer for two “serious" safety violations, which OSHA investigators say contributed to the death of a 29-year-old worker at the company's Mulberry plant last summer.
The U.S. Department of Labor has cited Mosaic Fertilizer for two “serious" safety violations, which OSHA investigators say contributed to the death of a 29-year-old worker at the company's Mulberry plant last summer.
Annual event sees members of Florida club leave behind modern life and live from state's land
Have you ever imagined what it was like to live in the 1840s? Every year, more than 1,000 people take part in the Alafia River Rendezvous and do just that.
Have you ever imagined what it was like to live in the 1840s? Every year, more than 1,000 people take part in the Alafia River Rendezvous and do just that.
City of Lakeland to hear from public before deciding on fluoride in water supply
The City of Lakeland is now the latest city in Polk County considering whether to discontinue adding fluoride to its water supply.
The City of Lakeland is now the latest city in Polk County considering whether to discontinue adding fluoride to its water supply.
Teen dies, others injured after driver flees attempted traffic stop in Winter Haven: FHP
An Okeechobee teen is dead and criminal charges are pending after a driver attempted to flee police before crashing into the back of another vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
An Okeechobee teen is dead and criminal charges are pending after a driver attempted to flee police before crashing into the back of another vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
City of Lakeland hopes to bring the Memorial Boulevard corridor back to life
The city of Lakeland wants the community's input for the vision of a well-known corridor's future.
The city of Lakeland wants the community's input for the vision of a well-known corridor's future.
Deputy among 2 people hurt in Polk County house fire
Two people, including a Polk County deputy, were injured after crews battled a fire at a home on Sunday, officials said.
Two people, including a Polk County deputy, were injured after crews battled a fire at a home on Sunday, officials said.
Fire at Lakeland hotel displaces hurricane victims: LFD
People who were forced to leave their homes due to damage from last year’s hurricanes are once again looking for a place to stay.
People who were forced to leave their homes due to damage from last year’s hurricanes are once again looking for a place to stay.
Registered sex offender accused of transmitting child porn while on cruise that docked in Tampa
A registered sex offender from Polk City has been indicted for possessing and transmitting child sexual abuse material, some of which was created with artificial intelligence, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
A registered sex offender from Polk City has been indicted for possessing and transmitting child sexual abuse material, some of which was created with artificial intelligence, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.