Dog's life saved thanks to Tampa non-profit
A Tampa nonprofit helped pay for emergency surgery for a Polk County dog, whose bladder was filled to the brim with bladder stones.
A Tampa nonprofit helped pay for emergency surgery for a Polk County dog, whose bladder was filled to the brim with bladder stones.
Plane’s engine ‘went silent’ moments before deadly Mulberry crash: NTSB report
Officials are giving more details about a plane crash in Mulberry that killed a 76-year-old pilot earlier this month.
Officials are giving more details about a plane crash in Mulberry that killed a 76-year-old pilot earlier this month.
Davenport police searching for stabbing suspect accused in ‘horrific’ attack against his cousin
A Davenport man is accused of stabbing his cousin over 15 times on Thursday, and police are saying he is on the run.
A Davenport man is accused of stabbing his cousin over 15 times on Thursday, and police are saying he is on the run.
Florida's native snake population sees decline caused by invasive parasite: Researcher
The native snake population in Florida is declining, and researchers have found that it's due to an invasive parasite called "Snake Lungworm."
The native snake population in Florida is declining, and researchers have found that it's due to an invasive parasite called "Snake Lungworm."
2 people in critical condition after Winter Haven mobile home fire: Police
Two residents of a Winter Haven mobile home are in critical condition after their home caught fire on Thursday night, according to police.
Two residents of a Winter Haven mobile home are in critical condition after their home caught fire on Thursday night, according to police.
Storms impact Sun 'N Fun Aerospace Expo
Sun 'N Fun Aerospace Exo's air show was cancelled Thursday afternoon because of the weather.
Sun 'N Fun Aerospace Exo's air show was cancelled Thursday afternoon because of the weather.
Lake Ariana Park renovation plans revealed in Auburndale
We're getting a first look at what a well-known park in Polk County will look like after a major makeover.
We're getting a first look at what a well-known park in Polk County will look like after a major makeover.
Firefighter injured while battling fire in Winter Haven
A Polk County firefighter is being treated for injuries suffered while battling a fire at a home in Winter Haven, according to Fire Rescue.
A Polk County firefighter is being treated for injuries suffered while battling a fire at a home in Winter Haven, according to Fire Rescue.
Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo underway in Lakeland: What you need to know
The 50th Annual Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo is underway through April 14 in Lakeland. The flying-in attracts aerial enthusiasts from around the world and organizers are expecting another big crowd this year.
The 50th Annual Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo is underway through April 14 in Lakeland. The flying-in attracts aerial enthusiasts from around the world and organizers are expecting another big crowd this year.
Grady Judd: Woman accused of causing triple fatal crash almost hit semi-truck head-on moments earlier
A trip to the beach and a day at Busch Gardens ended up changing two families forever, leaving a three-year-old without a mother and another toddler without grandparents.
A trip to the beach and a day at Busch Gardens ended up changing two families forever, leaving a three-year-old without a mother and another toddler without grandparents.
Polk County community mourns loss of Frostproof woman stabbed to death by her son
Many around the Frostproof community were devastated after hearing Elvia Espinoza was stabbed to death by her son over the weekend.
Many around the Frostproof community were devastated after hearing Elvia Espinoza was stabbed to death by her son over the weekend.
3-year-old hospitalized, grandparents killed in crash while headed home from Busch Gardens
Three adults were killed and one child was injured after a three-vehicle crash in unincorporated Lake Wales on Saturday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Three adults were killed and one child was injured after a three-vehicle crash in unincorporated Lake Wales on Saturday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Pre-med student admits to killing mother in Frostproof: Sheriff Grady Judd
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investing a homicide in Frostproof.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investing a homicide in Frostproof.
Florida man accused of assaulting firefighters after serving prison time: ‘You haven’t learned to behave’
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd doesn’t like people messing with his buddies and a man who was recently released from state prison found out what happens when you put him to the test.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd doesn’t like people messing with his buddies and a man who was recently released from state prison found out what happens when you put him to the test.
Florida Polytechnic University building $15M engineering facility as student enrollment grows
Florida Polytechnic University is expanding.
Florida Polytechnic University is expanding.
Homeless man struck, killed in Winter Haven crash: PCSO
A pedestrian was struck and killed in a crash in Winter Haven early Thursday morning, according to authorities.
A pedestrian was struck and killed in a crash in Winter Haven early Thursday morning, according to authorities.
Lakeland commission unanimously approves Juneteenth becoming paid holiday for city workers
Juneteenth Day is now a paid holiday for city employees in Lakeland after being approved by Lakeland’s City Commission on Monday.
Juneteenth Day is now a paid holiday for city employees in Lakeland after being approved by Lakeland’s City Commission on Monday.
I-4 widening in Polk County will begin construction in 2024, Gov. DeSantis announces
Governor Ron DeSantis will speak at a press conference in Polk City on Wednesday morning, his office announced.
Governor Ron DeSantis will speak at a press conference in Polk City on Wednesday morning, his office announced.
Polk County plane crash kills pilot flying experimental aircraft: ‘Horrible tragedy’
A deadly plane crash is under investigation in Polk County.
A deadly plane crash is under investigation in Polk County.
'Road diet' project's future uncertain as frustration grows among drivers in Lakeland
More years of planning are ahead for a road diet project along South Florida Avenue in Lakeland that many have dubbed "frustrating and messy."
More years of planning are ahead for a road diet project along South Florida Avenue in Lakeland that many have dubbed "frustrating and messy."