Winter Haven police using virtual reality to improve target, de-escalation training
The Winter Haven Police Department is now utilizing a new virtual reality system to improve target training and de-escalation training.
The Winter Haven Police Department is now utilizing a new virtual reality system to improve target training and de-escalation training.
CNA turned personal assistant steals $140K from Polk County blind man: PCSO
A Winter Haven woman was arrested after deputies said she stole more than $140,000 from a blind man who she worked for as a home health care nurse and personal assistant.
A Winter Haven woman was arrested after deputies said she stole more than $140,000 from a blind man who she worked for as a home health care nurse and personal assistant.
City of Winter Haven to stop adding higher fluoride levels to water supply
Fluoride will no longer be added to the City of Winter Haven's water supply.
Fluoride will no longer be added to the City of Winter Haven's water supply.
Victim robbed at gunpoint after attending friend’s memorial at a Polk County park: PCSO
A memorial service at a Polk County park turned into an armed robbery that landed four suspects behind bars.
A memorial service at a Polk County park turned into an armed robbery that landed four suspects behind bars.
Florida man ‘should have hid his cocaine’ before calling deputies to report a break in and battery: Grady Judd
A Florida man and a teenager were arrested following a burglary and battery in Frostproof.
A Florida man and a teenager were arrested following a burglary and battery in Frostproof.
Man hit & killed after trying to climb onto dump truck, Polk deputies say
A man died after trying to climb onto a City of Lakeland dump truck, then falling and getting run over by the truck, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
A man died after trying to climb onto a City of Lakeland dump truck, then falling and getting run over by the truck, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
Haines City debuts first soccer complex to benefit youth, local programs
Whether one prefers to call it "futbol" or "soccer," there was excitement all around for the first complex dedicated to the sport within Haines City.
Whether one prefers to call it "futbol" or "soccer," there was excitement all around for the first complex dedicated to the sport within Haines City.
Florida man convicted of shooting at ATF agents while speeding more than 100 mph on I-4 learns his fate
A convicted felon will spend the next four decades behind bars for firing at federal agents while leading them on a multi-county, high-speed chase through Plant City and Lakeland.
A convicted felon will spend the next four decades behind bars for firing at federal agents while leading them on a multi-county, high-speed chase through Plant City and Lakeland.
3 tree services team up to remove fallen oak from Lake Alfred family's home: ‘We’ve been blessed’
A Polk County homeowner is thanking some local heroes tonight who came to his rescue with chainsaws and a giant crane.
A Polk County homeowner is thanking some local heroes tonight who came to his rescue with chainsaws and a giant crane.
Meet Thomas Brown, the man on a mission to help every homeless veteran in Tampa
Thomas Brown runs a non-profit called Tampa Homeless Outreach. Almost every day, Brown heads into the streets to help homeless veterans.
Thomas Brown runs a non-profit called Tampa Homeless Outreach. Almost every day, Brown heads into the streets to help homeless veterans.
Man who violently beat wife with hammer shot, killed by Polk County deputy: PCSO
A man who was using a hammer to attack his wife was fatally shot by a Polk County deputy on Saturday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A man who was using a hammer to attack his wife was fatally shot by a Polk County deputy on Saturday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Lakeland father sentenced to 20 years in hot car death case that took life of 18-month-old
A Lakeland father was sentenced to 20 years in prison after leaving his 18-month-old daughter in the backseat of his car during the peak of Summer.
A Lakeland father was sentenced to 20 years in prison after leaving his 18-month-old daughter in the backseat of his car during the peak of Summer.
Child killed in fiery Polk County crash that sent 3 others to hospital: PCSO
A child is dead and three others, including a good Samaritan, were hospitalized following a fiery crash in Lakeland Thursday evening.
A child is dead and three others, including a good Samaritan, were hospitalized following a fiery crash in Lakeland Thursday evening.
Sinkhole reopens in Polk County yard
A sinkhole in Polk County has opened for the second time this year.
A sinkhole in Polk County has opened for the second time this year.
Grady Judd: Undercover massage parlor sting lands nearly 2 dozen women behind bars
Twenty massage therapists in Polk County are accused of offering sex acts to undercover detectives during a two-day sting called ‘Operation Skin So Soft.’
Twenty massage therapists in Polk County are accused of offering sex acts to undercover detectives during a two-day sting called ‘Operation Skin So Soft.’
Polk residents near Lake Bonny bring concerns to city meeting on Hurricane Milton flooding
Residents who live along Lake Bonny said they're fed up. Many homes were surrounded by floodwaters for as long as a month. Wednesday night, the city commission held a special meeting to address the concerns of residents.
Residents who live along Lake Bonny said they're fed up. Many homes were surrounded by floodwaters for as long as a month. Wednesday night, the city commission held a special meeting to address the concerns of residents.
Trulieve CEO calls rejection of Amendment 3 'encouraging' for legislature to take up the issue
Supporters of Florida's Amendment 3 are reacting to its rejection, including the cannabis company that led the effort to place the measure on the November ballot.
Supporters of Florida's Amendment 3 are reacting to its rejection, including the cannabis company that led the effort to place the measure on the November ballot.
Lakeland man fatally stabs wife upwards of 20 times: LPD
A Lakeland man has been charged with second-degree murder with a weapon after stabbing his wife, according to the Lakeland Police Department (LPD).
A Lakeland man has been charged with second-degree murder with a weapon after stabbing his wife, according to the Lakeland Police Department (LPD).
Flooded Lake Seward residents seek help, answers and permanent solutions from Polk County
Residents along Lake Seward spoke out Tuesday morning at the Polk County Commission meeting regarding concerns over the recent flooding.
Residents along Lake Seward spoke out Tuesday morning at the Polk County Commission meeting regarding concerns over the recent flooding.