Auburndale city manager charged with battery of bar employee
After a 10-month investigation, the state attorney general's office charged the current Auburndale city manager with battery.
Florida man 'living a seemingly normal life' arrested 4 decades after double murder, arson: LWPD
More than four decades after a double murder in Lake Wales, a man that detectives say has been “living a seemingly normal life in Tampa," is now in custody.
Tech firm, Florida Poly launches a cybersecurity center to design solutions for digital threats of tomorrow
A local tech firm and Florida Polytechnic University are joining forces to train students to protect the STEM institution and businesses from ongoing digital attacks.
Arrest warrant issued for Guatemalan man after Lakeland hit-and-run
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Guatemalan man after a hit-and-run that hospitalized a 28-year-old man on October 9, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
'It was just a McMess:' Grady Judd describing angry McDonald's customer shot by employee after dispute
A Davenport McDonald's employee and two customers are facing charges after an argument in the drive-thru line ended with a shooting inside the store early on Sunday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Gov. DeSantis touts ‘Moving Florida Forward’ initiative, accelerating projects in Tampa Bay area
Governor Ron DeSantis visited Bartow on Thursday with Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Purdue to announce several projects that have been accelerated because of the ‘Moving Florida Forward’ initiative.
Polk State College drops African-American Studies course to align with new state law
An African-American studies course is no longer being taught at Polk State College because, according to officials there, it didn't comply with state law.
Naked Florida woman accused of battery punches firefighter trying to get her to cover up: PCSO
A battery complaint ended with a naked Florida woman wearing handcuffs after investigators said she punched a female firefighter who tried to get her to cover up.
Publix ice cream recall: Here’s what to know
Publix has voluntarily recalled one of its ice creams that was sold in Florida.
Hooters manager running for mayor of Lakeland
A 24-year-old Lakelander is one of the youngest candidates ever running for mayor.
Lakeland World War II veteran reaches milestone before passing away
World War II veteran Edwin Gideons grew up as the youngest of 11 in his family. Times were tough in the 1930s in rural Florida, so he was helping out at home as best he could long before he joined the service.
Lawsuit accuses Polk County Sheriff’s Office of failures during 2016 child rape investigation
A new lawsuit accuses the Polk County Sheriff’s Office of a "pattern, policy, practice and custom, of failing to adequately train and supervise its officers resulting in the deprivation of minors’ constitutional rights."
Man accused of deadly hit-and-run outside Winter Haven nightclub makes first court appearance
The man suspected of driving over and killing a 21-year-old woman after shots were fired outside a Winter Haven nightclub made his first appearance in court on Tuesday.
Motorcyclist dies after crash in Auburndale, police investigating
The Auburndale Police Department is investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist on Sunday evening at the intersection of Havendale Blvd. and 42nd St.
Haines City crash on US-27 kills Davenport man: FHP
A deadly crash on US-27 in Haines City claimed the life of a 20-year-old after the victim turned into the path of an oncoming Tesla Model 3 at the intersection of Blue Heron Blvd., according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
PCFR Battalion Chief collides with van, multiple people hospitalized
A Polk County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief was responding to an emergency call with lights and sirens before crashing into a van on Saturday morning.
Winter Haven suspect accused of attacking woman turns himself in
A Winter Haven suspect accused of attacking a woman a week ago turned himself in on Friday, according to police.
Marvelous Mud Pottery Studio serves as pottery school for adults
Around 60 adult students learn new lessons in pottery each week at Marvelous Mud Pottery Studio in Lakeland.
Haines City Woman leads protest against local law enforcement's ICE partnership
A Haines City woman is organizing a protest against the local law enforcement's partnership with ICE, which allows trained local officers to enforce federal immigration law.
VIDEO: Wood stork caught on fishing lure and line rescued by animal control officers
A wood stork whose legs were entangled by a fishing lure and line was rescued by Polk County Animal Control officers on Tuesday.