Lake Ariana Park renovation plans revealed in Auburndale
We're getting a first look at what a well-known park in Polk County will look like after a major makeover.
We're getting a first look at what a well-known park in Polk County will look like after a major makeover.
Firefighter injured while battling fire in Winter Haven
A Polk County firefighter is being treated for injuries suffered while battling a fire at a home in Winter Haven, according to Fire Rescue.
A Polk County firefighter is being treated for injuries suffered while battling a fire at a home in Winter Haven, according to Fire Rescue.
Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo underway in Lakeland: What you need to know
The 50th Annual Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo is underway through April 14 in Lakeland. The flying-in attracts aerial enthusiasts from around the world and organizers are expecting another big crowd this year.
The 50th Annual Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo is underway through April 14 in Lakeland. The flying-in attracts aerial enthusiasts from around the world and organizers are expecting another big crowd this year.
Grady Judd: Woman accused of causing triple fatal crash almost hit semi-truck head-on moments earlier
A trip to the beach and a day at Busch Gardens ended up changing two families forever, leaving a three-year-old without a mother and another toddler without grandparents.
A trip to the beach and a day at Busch Gardens ended up changing two families forever, leaving a three-year-old without a mother and another toddler without grandparents.
Polk County community mourns loss of Frostproof woman stabbed to death by her son
Many around the Frostproof community were devastated after hearing Elvia Espinoza was stabbed to death by her son over the weekend.
Many around the Frostproof community were devastated after hearing Elvia Espinoza was stabbed to death by her son over the weekend.
3-year-old hospitalized, grandparents killed in crash while headed home from Busch Gardens
Three adults were killed and one child was injured after a three-vehicle crash in unincorporated Lake Wales on Saturday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Three adults were killed and one child was injured after a three-vehicle crash in unincorporated Lake Wales on Saturday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Pre-med student admits to killing mother in Frostproof: Sheriff Grady Judd
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investing a homicide in Frostproof.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investing a homicide in Frostproof.
Florida man accused of assaulting firefighters after serving prison time: ‘You haven’t learned to behave’
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd doesn’t like people messing with his buddies and a man who was recently released from state prison found out what happens when you put him to the test.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd doesn’t like people messing with his buddies and a man who was recently released from state prison found out what happens when you put him to the test.
Florida Polytechnic University building $15M engineering facility as student enrollment grows
Florida Polytechnic University is expanding.
Florida Polytechnic University is expanding.
Homeless man struck, killed in Winter Haven crash: PCSO
A pedestrian was struck and killed in a crash in Winter Haven early Thursday morning, according to authorities.
A pedestrian was struck and killed in a crash in Winter Haven early Thursday morning, according to authorities.
Lakeland commission unanimously approves Juneteenth becoming paid holiday for city workers
Juneteenth Day is now a paid holiday for city employees in Lakeland after being approved by Lakeland’s City Commission on Monday.
Juneteenth Day is now a paid holiday for city employees in Lakeland after being approved by Lakeland’s City Commission on Monday.
I-4 widening in Polk County will begin construction in 2024, Gov. DeSantis announces
Governor Ron DeSantis will speak at a press conference in Polk City on Wednesday morning, his office announced.
Governor Ron DeSantis will speak at a press conference in Polk City on Wednesday morning, his office announced.
Polk County plane crash kills pilot flying experimental aircraft: ‘Horrible tragedy’
A deadly plane crash is under investigation in Polk County.
A deadly plane crash is under investigation in Polk County.
'Road diet' project's future uncertain as frustration grows among drivers in Lakeland
More years of planning are ahead for a road diet project along South Florida Avenue in Lakeland that many have dubbed "frustrating and messy."
More years of planning are ahead for a road diet project along South Florida Avenue in Lakeland that many have dubbed "frustrating and messy."
Driver hospitalized after car crashes into Lakeland lake: Police
A woman was hospitalized after crashing a car into a lake in Lakeland on Monday morning, according to police.
A woman was hospitalized after crashing a car into a lake in Lakeland on Monday morning, according to police.
Missing woman's remains identified 2 years after disappearance
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and the Polk County Sheriff's Office have positively identified the remains of a woman who went missing on May 21, 2021.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and the Polk County Sheriff's Office have positively identified the remains of a woman who went missing on May 21, 2021.
PHOTOS: Lakeland clubhouse engulfed in flames
A clubhouse at Wedgewood Golf & Country Club was engulfed in flames on Saturday, according to the Lakeland Fire Department.
A clubhouse at Wedgewood Golf & Country Club was engulfed in flames on Saturday, according to the Lakeland Fire Department.
State buys 1,300-acre Polk County property in effort to conserve habitat, protect Florida panther
Acres of land in Polk County are now protected in the hands of the state, in an effort to help protect Florida’s panthers and wildlife.
Acres of land in Polk County are now protected in the hands of the state, in an effort to help protect Florida’s panthers and wildlife.
ACLU files public records requests to learn more about Lakeland's facial recognition camera system
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is sounding the alarm on downtown Lakeland's facial recognition camera system. The cameras --which are being installed -- are meant to deter crime, but the non-profit states they violate people's privacy.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is sounding the alarm on downtown Lakeland's facial recognition camera system. The cameras --which are being installed -- are meant to deter crime, but the non-profit states they violate people's privacy.
1 killed, 1 injured in Poinciana crash: PCSO
One person was killed and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Poinciana early Wednesday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
One person was killed and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Poinciana early Wednesday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.