Winter Haven nurse practitioner arrested for leaving scene of crash: PCSO
A nurse practitioner from Winter Haven was arrested after authorities said she left the scene of a minor crash with property damage.
A nurse practitioner from Winter Haven was arrested after authorities said she left the scene of a minor crash with property damage.
Polk County looking at potentially protecting Lake Wales property for endangered species
As Polk County's population grows, the amount of land available for wildlife gets smaller and smaller. But now, the county is looking to conserve a property in Lake Wales that's home to endangered species.
As Polk County's population grows, the amount of land available for wildlife gets smaller and smaller. But now, the county is looking to conserve a property in Lake Wales that's home to endangered species.
Woman killed, 2 injured in New Year's Day crash in Polk County
A woman was killed and two others were injured in a crash near Mulberry on Monday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A woman was killed and two others were injured in a crash near Mulberry on Monday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Polk County leaders resign over new controversial Florida law
Several elected officials in Polk County are no longer in office after a controversial new Florida law that went into effect on Jan. 1.
Several elected officials in Polk County are no longer in office after a controversial new Florida law that went into effect on Jan. 1.
Man accused of identity theft arrested at Mulberry Taco Bell
A 25-year-old Winter Haven man under investigation for identity theft has been arrested in Mulberry.
A 25-year-old Winter Haven man under investigation for identity theft has been arrested in Mulberry.
Winter Haven woman dies on New Year's Eve after crash on US-27: PCSO
A 22-year-old Winter Haven woman died on New Year's Eve after veering off the road and crossing lanes, according to officials.
A 22-year-old Winter Haven woman died on New Year's Eve after veering off the road and crossing lanes, according to officials.
Plant City man caught speeding, arrested for fleeing traffic stop: FHP
A 23-year-old Plant City man was arrested on Friday night after speeding on I-4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 23-year-old Plant City man was arrested on Friday night after speeding on I-4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Lakeland man thrown off motorcycle during fatal crash, deputies investigating
A 41-year-old Lakeland man died after being thrown off his motorcycle during a crash in the Kathleen area of Lakeland on Saturday night, according to investigators.
A 41-year-old Lakeland man died after being thrown off his motorcycle during a crash in the Kathleen area of Lakeland on Saturday night, according to investigators.
Candlelight vigil for Tonya Whipp, loved ones remain hopeful that she'll be found
Friends and family of Tonya Whipp, 38, gathered at a park in downtown for a candlelight vigil, hoping Tonya will find her way home.
Friends and family of Tonya Whipp, 38, gathered at a park in downtown for a candlelight vigil, hoping Tonya will find her way home.
83-year-old Lake Alfred woman dies at scene of crash: FHP
An 83-year-old Lake Alfred woman died Friday night after a crash at the intersection of US 92 and 21st St NW, according to troopers.
An 83-year-old Lake Alfred woman died Friday night after a crash at the intersection of US 92 and 21st St NW, according to troopers.
1 dead, 1 injured after crash in Polk County near Publix parking lot: FHP
A 58-year-old Haines City man died Friday night after a crash on US-17 North, according to officials.
A 58-year-old Haines City man died Friday night after a crash on US-17 North, according to officials.
What happened to Brian Klecha? Florida investigators need tips to solve Lakeland veteran’s cold case
It's now been six years since Lakeland Air Force veteran and Disney bus driver 35-year-old Brian Klecha vanished. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is hoping this week's anniversary will generate new tips in the cold case.
It's now been six years since Lakeland Air Force veteran and Disney bus driver 35-year-old Brian Klecha vanished. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is hoping this week's anniversary will generate new tips in the cold case.
82-year-old woman 36 animals rescued from Polk County home in animal cruelty case: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office recovered 35 cats, and a dog, and relocated an 82-year-old woman from a home covered in feces and reeking of ammonia.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office recovered 35 cats, and a dog, and relocated an 82-year-old woman from a home covered in feces and reeking of ammonia.
Lakeland woman dead after car crashes into tree: PCSO
A Polk County woman died in a crash after her car veered off the road and struck a large tree, according to the sheriff's office.
A Polk County woman died in a crash after her car veered off the road and struck a large tree, according to the sheriff's office.
Annual Christmas Tree Burning tradition continues in Bartow
There's no ball drop, nor a countdown, but in one city in Polk County, the new year is welcomed by torching old pine trees.
There's no ball drop, nor a countdown, but in one city in Polk County, the new year is welcomed by torching old pine trees.
Tonya Whipp's family pleads for answers seven months after Polk County woman's disappearance
The family of an Auburndale woman, who has been missing for seven months now, continues to ask for the community's support and prayers.
The family of an Auburndale woman, who has been missing for seven months now, continues to ask for the community's support and prayers.
Woman on motorized wheelchair struck and killed by alleged DUI driver in Polk County on Christmas Eve: PCSO
A woman on a motorized wheelchair was struck and killed in Lakeland by a man who was later arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter, according to authorities.
A woman on a motorized wheelchair was struck and killed in Lakeland by a man who was later arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter, according to authorities.
PCSO employee who applied to be deputy arrested for domestic violence, according to officials
A 22-year-old Winter Haven man who applied to be a detention deputy was arrested after the Polk County Sheriff's Office conducted a background check, according to authorities.
A 22-year-old Winter Haven man who applied to be a detention deputy was arrested after the Polk County Sheriff's Office conducted a background check, according to authorities.
‘Overwhelmed cat lady’ arrested after 309 animals seized from Polk County mobile home: Sheriff Judd
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is asking the community to adopt a cat from Animal Control to make room for more than 100 cats that were seized from a hoarding situation.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is asking the community to adopt a cat from Animal Control to make room for more than 100 cats that were seized from a hoarding situation.
Animal cruelty investigation underway after 100 cats, 100 chickens found in Polk County mobile home: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating an animal cruelty situation in Frostproof on Thursday evening where they found about 100 cats and 100 chickens and ducks inside a mobile home.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating an animal cruelty situation in Frostproof on Thursday evening where they found about 100 cats and 100 chickens and ducks inside a mobile home.