Man accused of soliciting undercover Polk County detective at park
An undercover operation at a Polk County park landed one man in jail.
An undercover operation at a Polk County park landed one man in jail.
LPD's annual high school police academy gives teens insight into law enforcement operations
The Lakeland Police Department is holding their sixth annual High School Police Academy, which is all about giving young people a real look into how the police department operates.
The Lakeland Police Department is holding their sixth annual High School Police Academy, which is all about giving young people a real look into how the police department operates.
Rapper busted for speeding more than 85 mph in Polk County had drugs, bible in car: FHP
A Polk County rapper headed back to jail after troopers say they found drugs in his car when he was pulled over for speeding.
A Polk County rapper headed back to jail after troopers say they found drugs in his car when he was pulled over for speeding.
Suspected drunk driver charged in Davenport crash that killed mother, injured her 2 children
A suspected drunk driver was charged with vehicular homicide in connection to a Davenport crash that killed a mother and injured her two children last Friday.
A suspected drunk driver was charged with vehicular homicide in connection to a Davenport crash that killed a mother and injured her two children last Friday.
Avelo Airlines adds new non-stop destinations from Lakeland Linder
Avelo Airlines is expanding its service at Lakeland Linder International Airport by offering seven new non-stop destinations.
Avelo Airlines is expanding its service at Lakeland Linder International Airport by offering seven new non-stop destinations.
Grady Judd, Polk County superintendent unveil school bus safety cameras
Polk County leaders will unveil a new initiative Wednesday morning to help keep Polk County students safe on their way to school.
Polk County leaders will unveil a new initiative Wednesday morning to help keep Polk County students safe on their way to school.
Rabid cat in Polk County dies day after biting owner trying to break up feline fight: PCSO
A cat is the third confirmed case of rabies in Polk County this year.
A cat is the third confirmed case of rabies in Polk County this year.
Food and disaster relief ministry in Polk County pushes message of hope after recent thefts
A food and disaster relief ministry has been the victim of theft twice now within a month however its founder isn't allowing crime to stop their message of hope.
A food and disaster relief ministry has been the victim of theft twice now within a month however its founder isn't allowing crime to stop their message of hope.
Non-profit that helps people with special needs at risk of closing over lack of funding
A nonprofit in Polk County is at risk of closing its doors because of a lack of financial support.
A nonprofit in Polk County is at risk of closing its doors because of a lack of financial support.
Mother killed, children injured during crash near Davenport: Deputies
Investigators suspect speed and “impairment" were factors in a deadly crash near Davenport on Friday night.
Investigators suspect speed and “impairment" were factors in a deadly crash near Davenport on Friday night.
Haines City to install speed-detection cameras in school zones
Haines City will begin installing speed-detection cameras in school zones to crack down on speeders.
Haines City will begin installing speed-detection cameras in school zones to crack down on speeders.
State agency investigating hospital patient dumping case at Talbot House Ministries
It has been five months since FOX 13 first brought to light a hospital patient dumping crisis at a homeless shelter in Lakeland. According to Talbot House Ministries, a state agency is now investigating a case involving drop-offs at their shelter and a hospital in the Tampa Bay area.
It has been five months since FOX 13 first brought to light a hospital patient dumping crisis at a homeless shelter in Lakeland. According to Talbot House Ministries, a state agency is now investigating a case involving drop-offs at their shelter and a hospital in the Tampa Bay area.
Lakeland business owners hit by back-to-back burglaries push message of positivity
More business owners are speaking out after a string of burglaries within a little more than a span of a week.
More business owners are speaking out after a string of burglaries within a little more than a span of a week.
PHOTOS: Lakeland mobile home struck by lightning, destroyed after fire
The Lakeland Fire Department says a mobile home was engulfed in flames after being hit by lightning on Tuesday afternoon.
The Lakeland Fire Department says a mobile home was engulfed in flames after being hit by lightning on Tuesday afternoon.
Lakeland man recently released from jail accused of cutting power, breaking into businesses
A 24-year-old Lakeland man released from jail less than a month ago is back behind bars at the Polk County Jail. He's accused of cutting the power to a shopping plaza to break into businesses.
A 24-year-old Lakeland man released from jail less than a month ago is back behind bars at the Polk County Jail. He's accused of cutting the power to a shopping plaza to break into businesses.
Auburndale first responders hold active shooter training at high school
Polk County first responders worked together to conduct active school shooter response training on Tuesday.
Polk County first responders worked together to conduct active school shooter response training on Tuesday.
Mosaic employee killed in industrial-related accident was a devoted mother, hard-worker, family says
The family of a young mother in Polk County is remembering her after she was killed in an industrial-related accident.
The family of a young mother in Polk County is remembering her after she was killed in an industrial-related accident.
Missing Florida kayaker found dead in Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a kayaker whose body was discovered early Monday morning.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a kayaker whose body was discovered early Monday morning.
Employee at Mosaic plant died after falling inside machine, Grady Judd says
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says a 29-year-old woman died after slipping and falling into a machine at a Mosaic plant on Friday night.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says a 29-year-old woman died after slipping and falling into a machine at a Mosaic plant on Friday night.
Motorcyclist surrenders after trying to get rid of drugs, gun during high-speed chase in Polk County: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol says a 41-year-old Port St. Lucie was arrested early on Sunday morning after speeding away from law enforcement.
The Florida Highway Patrol says a 41-year-old Port St. Lucie was arrested early on Sunday morning after speeding away from law enforcement.