Longtime Lakeland cobbler gets next generation interested in shoe repair with viral social media videos
A Lakeland man who is carrying on his family’s 100-year-old cobbler tradition is taking one of the oldest professions in the world into the 21st century through social media.
A Lakeland man who is carrying on his family’s 100-year-old cobbler tradition is taking one of the oldest professions in the world into the 21st century through social media.
Meet the Polk County man featured on ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’: ‘I’m looking for my forever person’
The new season of ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ premieres Thursday night on FOX, and it features a Polk County man, Nathan Smothers.
The new season of ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ premieres Thursday night on FOX, and it features a Polk County man, Nathan Smothers.
2 arrested in Winter Haven traffic stop turned drug bust
Two men are facing multiple drug charges after police say they found bags of methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, and ecstasy inside a vehicle they recently pulled over in Winter Haven.
Two men are facing multiple drug charges after police say they found bags of methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, and ecstasy inside a vehicle they recently pulled over in Winter Haven.
Haines City food truck ban proposal has entrepreneurs on edge: ‘The food truck is how we pay our bills’
A national civil liberties law firm is urging officials in Haines City to "cease efforts to pass a near-total ban on food trucks" ahead of a final reading during a city commission meeting Thursday night.
A national civil liberties law firm is urging officials in Haines City to "cease efforts to pass a near-total ban on food trucks" ahead of a final reading during a city commission meeting Thursday night.
4 immigrants arrested for burglary spree in Haines City subdivision: Police
The Haines City Police Department arrested four immigrants lacking permanent legal status who were linked to a burglary spree in a local subdivision as part of an organized crackdown.
The Haines City Police Department arrested four immigrants lacking permanent legal status who were linked to a burglary spree in a local subdivision as part of an organized crackdown.
Snowbird Extravaganza returned to Lakeland after 3 year break due to pandemic
Where else in Florida could you see Canada’s "Polka King" performing live?
Where else in Florida could you see Canada’s "Polka King" performing live?
'Shot him graveyard dead;' Suspect in Polk County murder arrested, according to Sheriff Grady Judd
The man wanted for a murder believed to be stemming from jealousy over a woman in Poinciana last week was arrested at his home on Tuesday.
The man wanted for a murder believed to be stemming from jealousy over a woman in Poinciana last week was arrested at his home on Tuesday.
Sierra Hernandez murder: Polk County woman accused in missing woman’s death will remain behind bars
A Polk County woman charged in connection with the death of Sierra Hernandez will remain behind bars until her trial.
A Polk County woman charged in connection with the death of Sierra Hernandez will remain behind bars until her trial.
Lake Wales physician makes 1st court appearance after arrest for secretly recording juvenile in office
A physician in Lake Wales who was arrested for secretly recording a juvenile in a changing room within his office made his first appearance in court on Tuesday.
A physician in Lake Wales who was arrested for secretly recording a juvenile in a changing room within his office made his first appearance in court on Tuesday.
Drunk driving suspect arrested in deadly Winter Haven hit-and-run crash: Polk deputies
A Winter Haven man was arrested for DUI manslaughter after a deadly hit-and-run crash over the weekend, Polk County deputies said.
A Winter Haven man was arrested for DUI manslaughter after a deadly hit-and-run crash over the weekend, Polk County deputies said.
Downtown Lakeland adding security cameras to deter crime
Downtown Lakeland is already known as a pretty safe place, but soon it will have an added layer of security.
Downtown Lakeland is already known as a pretty safe place, but soon it will have an added layer of security.
Detectives searching for 'armed and dangerous' murder suspect in Polk County
Detectives with the Polk County Sheriff's Office are searching for a murder suspect they believe is ‘armed and dangerous.'
Detectives with the Polk County Sheriff's Office are searching for a murder suspect they believe is ‘armed and dangerous.'
Assistant principal in Lakeland arrested for driving under influence on wrong way of I-4: FHP
A Lakeland assistant principal was arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence after he drove on the wrong side of I-4 early Sunday morning.
A Lakeland assistant principal was arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence after he drove on the wrong side of I-4 early Sunday morning.
VIDEO: Trooper chases wrong-way driver on I-4, suspect arrested for DUI
A 37-year-old Lakeland man was arrested early on Sunday morning after driving the wrong way on I-4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 37-year-old Lakeland man was arrested early on Sunday morning after driving the wrong way on I-4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Car flies into pole, driver ejected during fatal Polk County crash: FHP
A 39-year-old Nokomis man died early on Saturday morning after colliding with a car on I-4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 39-year-old Nokomis man died early on Saturday morning after colliding with a car on I-4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Sierra Hernandez murder: Polk County father grieving daughter as detectives continue investigation
A Polk County family is left with unanswered questions about what happened between the last time they saw 20-year-old Sierra Hernandez and when she was found dead.
A Polk County family is left with unanswered questions about what happened between the last time they saw 20-year-old Sierra Hernandez and when she was found dead.
200 Polk County students visit construction site for inside look into industry
Residential growth is booming in Polk County and with that comes a greater need for more people to work in construction.
Residential growth is booming in Polk County and with that comes a greater need for more people to work in construction.
Bicyclist killed in Lakeland crash
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly crash that happened in Lakeland on Wednesday morning.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly crash that happened in Lakeland on Wednesday morning.
Sierra Hernandez murder: Polk County woman charged after remains found in burned pile, court records show
A Winter Haven woman is now facing charges in connection to the death of 20-year-old Sierra Hernandez, who was reported missing and later found dead by deputies. This comes just one day after detectives arrested their prime suspect in Hernandez's murder, Enrique Martinez.
A Winter Haven woman is now facing charges in connection to the death of 20-year-old Sierra Hernandez, who was reported missing and later found dead by deputies. This comes just one day after detectives arrested their prime suspect in Hernandez's murder, Enrique Martinez.
Motorcyclist crashes into SUV and dies in front of Lakeland apartment complex, deputies investigating
A mother was headed home with her two kids when a motorcyclist crashed into their SUV on Tuesday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A mother was headed home with her two kids when a motorcyclist crashed into their SUV on Tuesday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.