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.
Deputies shot, killed man who hit grandmother with car in Winter Haven: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that ended with a 19-year-old suspect dead in Winter Haven.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that ended with a 19-year-old suspect dead in Winter Haven.
Lakeland grandmother sells out of homemade pies and cakes after video goes viral on TikTok
A grandmother in Lakeland is selling out of her homemade baked goods after a video featuring her small business went viral on TikTok.
A grandmother in Lakeland is selling out of her homemade baked goods after a video featuring her small business went viral on TikTok.
State corrections officer claiming to be part-time Lyft driver arrested for disabled parking placard fraud
A trip to Publix led to the arrest of a Florida Department of Corrections officer after deputies said she parked in a handicapped space using a disabled parking placard that did not belong to her and was expired.
A trip to Publix led to the arrest of a Florida Department of Corrections officer after deputies said she parked in a handicapped space using a disabled parking placard that did not belong to her and was expired.
Dollar General shoplifting suspect takes Uber to steal from store: Grady Judd
An Uber driver helped Polk County deputies catch a suspected shoplifter.
An Uber driver helped Polk County deputies catch a suspected shoplifter.
Polk County man arrested for exposing himself to women at Winter Haven Walmart
A Polk County man was arrested for exposing himself to multiple women at a Walmart in Winter Haven in separate incidents.
A Polk County man was arrested for exposing himself to multiple women at a Walmart in Winter Haven in separate incidents.
Recovery, family and faith: Polk County woman thanks caregivers after nearly drowning
Not many people can say they survived a potential drowning and now, with a second chance at life, a Polk County woman is thanking her caregivers after her near-death experience a year ago.
Not many people can say they survived a potential drowning and now, with a second chance at life, a Polk County woman is thanking her caregivers after her near-death experience a year ago.
Tampa man hit, killed after stopping semi-truck having a mechanical issue: Deputies
A deadly crash closed a Mulberry road for several hours on Wednesday night.
A deadly crash closed a Mulberry road for several hours on Wednesday night.
More victims sought in case of Home Depot employee accused of voyeurism: Grady Judd
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a Home Depot employee preyed on an innocent child by secretly filming them showering and in bathrooms. Then they identified three more victims, but the investigation isn't over yet.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a Home Depot employee preyed on an innocent child by secretly filming them showering and in bathrooms. Then they identified three more victims, but the investigation isn't over yet.
Robotic assistant helping Lakeland doctors perform knee surgeries
Robot technology is becoming a fast-growing tool at Lakeland Regional Health.
Robot technology is becoming a fast-growing tool at Lakeland Regional Health.
Grady Judd: ‘Violent offender’ hiding from deputies falls through ceiling, gets bit by K-9
A K-9 with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office took a bite out of crime when it sunk its teeth into a suspect trying to hide from law enforcement officers.
A K-9 with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office took a bite out of crime when it sunk its teeth into a suspect trying to hide from law enforcement officers.
Grady Judd: Pinellas man accused in violent carjacking, threatened to shoot deputies after crash
A Pinellas County man was behind bars Wednesday following a series of alleged crimes that began in St. Petersburg and ended in Polk County.
A Pinellas County man was behind bars Wednesday following a series of alleged crimes that began in St. Petersburg and ended in Polk County.
Florida Poly students to debut in national solar car racing competition
Florida Polytechnic University students are leaving Wednesday to compete in a national solar car racing competition -- a first for the university.
Florida Polytechnic University students are leaving Wednesday to compete in a national solar car racing competition -- a first for the university.
1 teen killed, another hospitalized after crash in Winter Haven: PCSO
A 17-year-old Winter Haven boy died and a 15-year-old Deltona girl was critically injured in Winter Haven on Monday afternoon, according to deputies.
A 17-year-old Winter Haven boy died and a 15-year-old Deltona girl was critically injured in Winter Haven on Monday afternoon, according to deputies.