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.
Fire temporarily closes popular Winter Haven restaurant
A staple of the restaurant scene in Winter Haven is closed after a fire tore through the building.
A staple of the restaurant scene in Winter Haven is closed after a fire tore through the building.
'The Squeeze' shuttle service launches in downtown Lake Wales
There's a new free and convenient way of getting around downtown Lake Wales for visitors and local professionals.
There's a new free and convenient way of getting around downtown Lake Wales for visitors and local professionals.
Florida man with baby in car accused of pulling gun on driver at traffic light: ‘I will shoot you’
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a Florida man was caught on camera threatening to shoot a driver at a red light while his one-year-old child was in the car.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a Florida man was caught on camera threatening to shoot a driver at a red light while his one-year-old child was in the car.
Polk County Schools' bus fleet to be equipped with stop arm camera technology this Summer
When Polk County students return to school this Fall, they'll be riding on school buses with new camera technology.
When Polk County students return to school this Fall, they'll be riding on school buses with new camera technology.
Lakeland man calls 911 after shooting, killing husband, police say
Lakeland police are investigating the shooting death of a man.
Lakeland police are investigating the shooting death of a man.
Lakeland nurse delivers her own baby at home in surprise labor
One Tampa Bay area baby had quite a welcome into this world.
One Tampa Bay area baby had quite a welcome into this world.
Davenport mother accused of beating 4-year-old adopted son denied bond in first court appearance
A Davenport mother accused of beating her adopted four-year-old son to death will remain in jail on no bond.
A Davenport mother accused of beating her adopted four-year-old son to death will remain in jail on no bond.
Lakeland Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen fire under investigation
Firefighters are working to figure out why a Lakeland fried chicken joint caught fire early Thursday morning.
Firefighters are working to figure out why a Lakeland fried chicken joint caught fire early Thursday morning.
PHOTOS: Fort Meade home engulfed in flames
A house in Fort Meade was destroyed after a fire on Wednesday afternoon, according to officials.
A house in Fort Meade was destroyed after a fire on Wednesday afternoon, according to officials.
Davenport woman accused in ‘horrible’ beating death of 4-year-old boy
A 4-year-old boy is dead, and his mother is in jail on murder charges, accused of beating him to death.
A 4-year-old boy is dead, and his mother is in jail on murder charges, accused of beating him to death.
Dump truck crash starts brush fire, causes power outages in Haines City: Officials
A large dump truck veered off the road and took out two power poles in Haines City on Tuesday afternoon, according to first responders.
A large dump truck veered off the road and took out two power poles in Haines City on Tuesday afternoon, according to first responders.
Operation Pop Top: Winter Haven police arrest restaurant, bar employees for selling drinks to minors
The Winter Haven Police Department started "Operation Pop Top" after receiving complaints about alcohol being sold to underage customers at local bars and restaurants.
The Winter Haven Police Department started "Operation Pop Top" after receiving complaints about alcohol being sold to underage customers at local bars and restaurants.
Fugitive wanted in triple shooting that killed Lakeland toddler arrested in Plant City
After being on the run for nearly two months, a man connected to a triple shooting in Lakeland that claimed the life of a 3-year-old boy has been arrested.
After being on the run for nearly two months, a man connected to a triple shooting in Lakeland that claimed the life of a 3-year-old boy has been arrested.
Winter Haven woman indicted on first-degree murder of Sierra Hernandez
A Winter Haven woman arrested in January, following the death of Sierra Hernandez, has officially been charged with her murder.
A Winter Haven woman arrested in January, following the death of Sierra Hernandez, has officially been charged with her murder.
Polk deputies shot in the line of duty released from hospital: 'Our guys are home'
Both Polk County deputies shot in the line of duty in late April are out of the hospital as they continue to recover from their injuries.
Both Polk County deputies shot in the line of duty in late April are out of the hospital as they continue to recover from their injuries.
Auburndale police urge citizens to 'exercise caution' after deadly shooting
A man died at a local hospital after being shot in Auburndale on Sunday afternoon, according to officials.
A man died at a local hospital after being shot in Auburndale on Sunday afternoon, according to officials.
Bartow cracks down on unsightly properties in effort to make city cleaner, safer
The city of Bartow is cracking down on homes with overgrown lots, abandoned cars and ones that are just uninhabitable. Officials created a targeted neighborhood enforcement plan to address these code violations.
The city of Bartow is cracking down on homes with overgrown lots, abandoned cars and ones that are just uninhabitable. Officials created a targeted neighborhood enforcement plan to address these code violations.