Illegal immigrant accused of hiding in Davenport motel room wall after fleeing from deputies: PCSO
A man who deputies say is in the United States illegally from Turkey is facing multiple felony charges after he fled from a traffic stop in a Corvette and later hid inside a motel room wall in Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A man who deputies say is in the United States illegally from Turkey is facing multiple felony charges after he fled from a traffic stop in a Corvette and later hid inside a motel room wall in Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Snowbird Extravaganza cancels annual Lakeland event that caters to Canadian tourists
A long-running attraction for Canadian snowbirds in Central Florida has been canceled.
A long-running attraction for Canadian snowbirds in Central Florida has been canceled.
Illegal immigrant charged with DUI after crashing friend's truck and leaving the scene: PCSO
An illegal immigrant from Mexico has been arrested and charged with a DUI after the Polk County Sheriff's Office says he drove into a concrete barrier on SR 33 North in Polk City.
An illegal immigrant from Mexico has been arrested and charged with a DUI after the Polk County Sheriff's Office says he drove into a concrete barrier on SR 33 North in Polk City.
Lakeland mobile home fire leaves woman dead: PCFR
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating after deputies say a woman was killed in a mobile home fire in Lakeland Sunday morning.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating after deputies say a woman was killed in a mobile home fire in Lakeland Sunday morning.
Lakeland bakery named semifinalist for prestigious James Beard award
Born and Bread Bakehouse in Lakeland is a semifinalist in the 'Outstanding Bakery' category for a James Beard Award.
Born and Bread Bakehouse in Lakeland is a semifinalist in the 'Outstanding Bakery' category for a James Beard Award.
Fort Meade residents protest proposed data center, developers respond to questions
On Thursday night, the project developer behind a proposed data center in Fort Meade held a public forum at Fort Meade Middle-Senior High School to take questions about the project.
On Thursday night, the project developer behind a proposed data center in Fort Meade held a public forum at Fort Meade Middle-Senior High School to take questions about the project.
Lakeland PD’s red-light program catching serious violations as they work to curb dangerous driving
A way that the Lakeland Police Department is trying to reduce the number of traffic homicides and crashes is by using red-light cameras, which have captured serious speeding violations and near-collisions.
A way that the Lakeland Police Department is trying to reduce the number of traffic homicides and crashes is by using red-light cameras, which have captured serious speeding violations and near-collisions.
Florida Citrus Festival returns to Winter Haven after nearly 2 decades
After nearly two decades, the historic Florida Citrus Festival is being revived in Polk County.
After nearly two decades, the historic Florida Citrus Festival is being revived in Polk County.
Florida substitute teacher was ‘drunker than Cooter Brown’ while at Lake Alfred Polytech: Grady Judd
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said a substitute teacher at Lake Alfred Polytech got an education from deputies who said he was driving drunk on school property Tuesday morning.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said a substitute teacher at Lake Alfred Polytech got an education from deputies who said he was driving drunk on school property Tuesday morning.
Polk County school board approves rezoning for high schools
Polk County School Board officials decided to rezone the district's high schools during their meeting Tuesday evening.
Polk County School Board officials decided to rezone the district's high schools during their meeting Tuesday evening.
Grady Judd bobbleheads for sale: How to buy the collectible to support Polk Sheriff's Charities
The only thing in Polk County that moves faster than Sheriff Grady Judd's wit is his head on a bobblehead figurine and they are about to go on sale for charity.
The only thing in Polk County that moves faster than Sheriff Grady Judd's wit is his head on a bobblehead figurine and they are about to go on sale for charity.
Carbon monoxide leak sends 23 students to hospital in Winter Haven: Police
23 students are being evaluated at Winter Haven Hospital after police say a carbon monoxide leak was detected outside of Cypress Junction Montessori School on Friday morning.
23 students are being evaluated at Winter Haven Hospital after police say a carbon monoxide leak was detected outside of Cypress Junction Montessori School on Friday morning.
Husband, wife running for Dundee commission seats in April municipal elections raises questions
A husband and wife team are both running for the town of Dundee commission seats in the upcoming April elections.
A husband and wife team are both running for the town of Dundee commission seats in the upcoming April elections.
Lakeland Habitat for Humanity launches 'legacy' home program for seniors to help prevent homelessness
A Lakeland nonprofit housing organization is launching a first-of-a-kind program that aims to prevent senior residents from ending up on the streets.
A Lakeland nonprofit housing organization is launching a first-of-a-kind program that aims to prevent senior residents from ending up on the streets.
Lovers’ Oak: The history behind tree along Lake Morton that’s been around as long as the City of Lakeland
The view of Lake Morton is beautiful no matter where you stand, but there's one spot in particular that's quite famous.
The view of Lake Morton is beautiful no matter where you stand, but there's one spot in particular that's quite famous.
Fire rips through Ford dealership in Winter Haven
A Ford dealership in Winter Haven caught fire on Tuesday morning.
A Ford dealership in Winter Haven caught fire on Tuesday morning.
Brawl at Winter Haven youth baseball game ends with 3 arrests: police
A youth baseball umpire was hospitalized, and three others were arrested after a fight broke out at a game in Winter Haven on Saturday, according to police.
A youth baseball umpire was hospitalized, and three others were arrested after a fight broke out at a game in Winter Haven on Saturday, according to police.
Winter Haven man facing 49 child porn charges, accused of selling sexual content of minors: Police
A 24-year-old Winter Haven man faces 49 child pornography charges following an investigation that police say was sparked by a tip from California authorities.
A 24-year-old Winter Haven man faces 49 child pornography charges following an investigation that police say was sparked by a tip from California authorities.
Florida man arrested after high-speed chase, 6 vehicle crash in Lakeland
Jerell Carr, a 35-year-old man from Tampa, was arrested in Lakeland after a dangerous high-speed chase that ended in a multi-vehicle crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Jerell Carr, a 35-year-old man from Tampa, was arrested in Lakeland after a dangerous high-speed chase that ended in a multi-vehicle crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Polk deputies accused of assaulting teen with disabilities while serving warrant, family seeks accountability
A Winter Haven family is calling for the Polk County Sheriff's Office to be held accountable after they say their 15-year-old son was wrongfully detained and traumatized during the execution of an arrest warrant.
A Winter Haven family is calling for the Polk County Sheriff's Office to be held accountable after they say their 15-year-old son was wrongfully detained and traumatized during the execution of an arrest warrant.