Polk County teacher and students display work in Black History Month art show

For the second year in a row, the Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency is celebrating Black History Month with a special art show at the Lake Eva Gallery.

Former Ford Model-T dealership, antique store for sale in downtown Lakeland

You could own a part of Lakeland's rich history. Thom Downs' Antiques, a 102-year-old building in downtown is currently up for sale, for the first time in 65 years.

Arrest made year after deadly Lake Wales crash

Lake Wales police have made an arrest in a deadly crash that happened on Feb. 25, 2023.

Homeless man struck, killed in hit-and-run in Winter Haven: PCSO

A homeless man was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Winter Haven on Thursday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. 

Auburndale High School student struck by car, possibly concussed: Police

A 14-year-old student at Auburndale High School was struck by a vehicle and suffered a possible concussion on Friday morning, according to police.

Hospital patient dumping: Solutions to help alleviate homeless shelter, according to experts

A homeless services provider in Lakeland is overwhelmed by hospitals continuing to dump patients onto its doorstep. But, what are possible short and long-term solutions to help alleviate the growing crisis?

Shooting in Winter Haven pub parking lot injures 1

Winter Haven police are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital shortly after midnight. 

Lakeland high school teacher, soccer coach admits to sexually battering student twice: Deputies

A Star Athletes Academy teacher was arrested on Tuesday after an investigation revealed that he sexually battered a student twice, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Lake Wales physical therapist arrested for secretly recording changing room in his office

A physical therapist in Lake Wales has been arrested and charged with video voyeurism of a juvenile after police say he was secretly recording a changing room within his office.

Polk County suspected roof repair scammer arrested, accused of bilking victim out of nearly $25K

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for residents who may have been victimized by a suspected roof repair scammer who’s accused of bilking an elderly man out of more than $20K for work that wasn’t necessary and never completed.

Convicted killer Marcelle Waldon faces death penalty in deaths of former Lakeland commissioner and her husband

The trial is over for the man accused of stabbing and killing a former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband in 2020, and on Monday a jury will consider whether or not Marcelle Waldon will face the death penalty.

Haines City food truck ban put on pause: ‘We just want to open up’

A controversial proposal that would ban food trucks from operating within 100 feet of a Haines City restaurant has been tabled by commissioners for two weeks.