Lakeland man in custody accused of killing brother-in-law, threatening sister and neighbor with gun: LPD
A murder suspect is in custody after Lakeland Police say he shot his brother-in-law and threatened his sister before entering a residence next door, threatening the resident if she reported him.
A murder suspect is in custody after Lakeland Police say he shot his brother-in-law and threatened his sister before entering a residence next door, threatening the resident if she reported him.
Polk County jury deliberates in trial of 17-year-old boy accused of killing mother
The jury is deliberating the fate of a 17-year-old boy accused of stabbing his mother to death.
The jury is deliberating the fate of a 17-year-old boy accused of stabbing his mother to death.
City of Lakeland agrees to remove barriers, fund design of South Florida Avenue
A controversial one-mile stretch of road is one step closer to being fully reconstructed.
A controversial one-mile stretch of road is one step closer to being fully reconstructed.
Police make 2nd arrest in botched armed robbery that led to teen's shooting death in Winter Haven
A 17-year-old who Winter Haven police say shot and killed an 18-year-old who was trying to rob him now faces criminal charges, marking the second arrest connected to the case.
A 17-year-old who Winter Haven police say shot and killed an 18-year-old who was trying to rob him now faces criminal charges, marking the second arrest connected to the case.
Lake Wales man arrested for the 24th time, suspected of robbery
A Lake Wales man who has been arrested 23 times was taken into custody again on Friday, according to Lake Wales Police.
A Lake Wales man who has been arrested 23 times was taken into custody again on Friday, according to Lake Wales Police.
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.