Memorial Day remembrance ceremony held in Lakeland: 'Remember what freedom really costs'
The Lakeland community came together this Memorial Day to remember those who have been lost to combat.
The Lakeland community came together this Memorial Day to remember those who have been lost to combat.
Pilot critically injured after glider crashes near Winter Haven intersection
A pilot is hospitalized in critical condition after a glider crashed near a Winter Haven intersection.
A pilot is hospitalized in critical condition after a glider crashed near a Winter Haven intersection.
Tonya Whipp case: Community holds vigil for missing Polk County woman one year later
Family and friends of a missing Polk County woman are praying for closure and marking a year since her disappearance.
Family and friends of a missing Polk County woman are praying for closure and marking a year since her disappearance.
Lakeland Electric prepared for hurricane season after trial run in Tallahassee
Utility companies are always bracing for the worst when it comes to hurricane season and this year's outlook is expected to be busier than normal.
Utility companies are always bracing for the worst when it comes to hurricane season and this year's outlook is expected to be busier than normal.
Competitive pool, lack of applicants creates hiring challenges for Lakeland police and fire
More people are moving to the City of Lakeland which increases the need for more police officers and firefighters. Both departments are struggling with an industry-wide problem -- recruitment and retention.
More people are moving to the City of Lakeland which increases the need for more police officers and firefighters. Both departments are struggling with an industry-wide problem -- recruitment and retention.
Tonya Whipp's family remains hopeful after search of fiancé's property comes up empty
Investigators with the Auburndale Police Department did not find Tonya Whipp's remains after four days of conducting a search warrant on the home she shared with her fiancé.
Investigators with the Auburndale Police Department did not find Tonya Whipp's remains after four days of conducting a search warrant on the home she shared with her fiancé.
1 killed, 2 injured after car collides with dump truck in Lake Wales
One person was killed, and two others were injured after a dump truck collided with a car in Lake Wales on Tuesday.
One person was killed, and two others were injured after a dump truck collided with a car in Lake Wales on Tuesday.
Missing Polk County man may not be alive, search underway for 2 men he was last seen with: Grady Judd
It has been two weeks since a 21-year-old man went missing in Polk County, though Sheriff Grady Judd said he may or may not be alive.
It has been two weeks since a 21-year-old man went missing in Polk County, though Sheriff Grady Judd said he may or may not be alive.
Florida woman charged in deadly 2023 Polk County hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist
Nearly a year after a bicyclist was hit and killed along a Lakeland road, a woman has been charged in the crash.
Nearly a year after a bicyclist was hit and killed along a Lakeland road, a woman has been charged in the crash.
Tonya Whipp's family hopes second search of fiancé's home will lead to answers about her death
A police search for any clues into a woman's homicide investigation will continue into its fourth day on Tuesday.
A police search for any clues into a woman's homicide investigation will continue into its fourth day on Tuesday.
Polk County man accused of taking pictures of minor in Target admits to collecting child porn: Deputies
Investigators say they found 100 images and videos of child porn at a Polk County man's home after he was arrested for taking pictures of young girls at Target.
Investigators say they found 100 images and videos of child porn at a Polk County man's home after he was arrested for taking pictures of young girls at Target.
Crime scene tape surrounds home where Tonya Whipp was last seen, search planned for Saturday
Nearly a year after Tonya Whipp was reported missing, Auburndale police are planning to execute a search warrant on Saturday at the home where Whipp lived with her fiancé, Russell Carroll.
Nearly a year after Tonya Whipp was reported missing, Auburndale police are planning to execute a search warrant on Saturday at the home where Whipp lived with her fiancé, Russell Carroll.
17-year-old suspect shot by Haines City police after high-speed pursuit
A 17-year-old suspect was taken to the hospital after a high-speed pursuit ended with an officer-involved shooting Friday evening in Polk County, officials said.
A 17-year-old suspect was taken to the hospital after a high-speed pursuit ended with an officer-involved shooting Friday evening in Polk County, officials said.
1970s prison inmate, DNA help crack Polk County cold case murder after 52 years
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says his agency now knows the identity of a man found dead in an Eloise field in 1972 and who likely killed him.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says his agency now knows the identity of a man found dead in an Eloise field in 1972 and who likely killed him.
Affidavit reveals evidence that led to grand theft charges against Tonya Whipp’s fiancé
A missing Auburndale woman's fiancé is facing charges for stealing her money.
A missing Auburndale woman's fiancé is facing charges for stealing her money.
Police arrest Auburndale murder suspect
A fugitive accused of shooting someone to death in Auburndale has been arrested.
A fugitive accused of shooting someone to death in Auburndale has been arrested.
Charges dropped for Lakeland man at center of violent 2022 arrest
The charges against a Lakeland man at the center of a viral, violent arrest have been dropped a year and a half after the incident.
The charges against a Lakeland man at the center of a viral, violent arrest have been dropped a year and a half after the incident.
Polk County mother concerned over Lakeland homeless camp after daughter grabbed while walking from school
A Polk County mother said she's concerned about a homeless camp that is right across the street from her daughter's elementary school.
A Polk County mother said she's concerned about a homeless camp that is right across the street from her daughter's elementary school.
Missing Auburndale woman’s boyfriend accused of accessing her financial accounts
The boyfriend of missing Auburndale woman, Tonya Whipp, has been arrested, but no charges have been filed directly relating to her disappearance.
The boyfriend of missing Auburndale woman, Tonya Whipp, has been arrested, but no charges have been filed directly relating to her disappearance.
Auburndale murder suspect sought by police
The Auburndale Police Department is asking for help locating a man wanted for murder.
The Auburndale Police Department is asking for help locating a man wanted for murder.