Black bear spotted roaming Lakeland neighborhood, FWC monitoring
Homeowners in a Lakeland neighborhood awoke to an unexpected visitor in their yards – a black bear.
Homeowners in a Lakeland neighborhood awoke to an unexpected visitor in their yards – a black bear.
Lakeland man's trip to Taco Bell lands him in jail
Polk County deputies say 34-year-old Marcus Jenkins of Lakeland was found asleep in the driver's seat of his car at the Taco Bell drive-thru on Highway 92 in Lakeland.
Polk County deputies say 34-year-old Marcus Jenkins of Lakeland was found asleep in the driver's seat of his car at the Taco Bell drive-thru on Highway 92 in Lakeland.
Polk County deputy resigns after arrest on domestic violence charges
A deputy has resigned after his arrest on domestic violence charges, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A deputy has resigned after his arrest on domestic violence charges, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
New Lakeland K9 makes first cocaine arrest during traffic stop
A new K9 with the Lakeland Police Department was part of its first cocaine arrest after helping officers detect drugs during a traffic stop this week.
A new K9 with the Lakeland Police Department was part of its first cocaine arrest after helping officers detect drugs during a traffic stop this week.
Polk County Sheriff's Office recruiting substitute school crossing guards for upcoming school year
If you have a bit of extra time on your hands, you could consider becoming a substitute school crossing guard.
If you have a bit of extra time on your hands, you could consider becoming a substitute school crossing guard.
Red, White and Kaboom draws nearly 50,000 to kick off Fourth of July festivities
Nearly 50,000 people showed up to Mirror Lake in Lakeland on July 3 to start the Fourth of July holiday weekend off loud and proud.
Nearly 50,000 people showed up to Mirror Lake in Lakeland on July 3 to start the Fourth of July holiday weekend off loud and proud.
Lakeland's City Garage Motorsports set to make on-track debut
Inside a nondescript auto repair shop along Combee Road in Lakeland sits the newest team under the NASCAR umbrella.
Inside a nondescript auto repair shop along Combee Road in Lakeland sits the newest team under the NASCAR umbrella.
City of Bartow conducting survey on proposed pool and aquatics program location options
The city of Bartow is proposing bringing back their pool and aquatics program after it was shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The city of Bartow is proposing bringing back their pool and aquatics program after it was shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic.
1 killed in fiery Haines City crash on US 27: Deputies
One person was killed, and two others were seriously injured in a fiery Haines City crash on U.S. 27 near Morrison Ranch Road Wednesday afternoon.
One person was killed, and two others were seriously injured in a fiery Haines City crash on U.S. 27 near Morrison Ranch Road Wednesday afternoon.
Florida man steals pantry truck donated by Polk Sheriff’s Charities filled with $25K of food: Grady Judd
A wanted Polk County man may have let his craving for potato salad get the best of him when Sheriff Grady Judd says he took off in a food pantry truck and shared stolen snacks with his friends.
A wanted Polk County man may have let his craving for potato salad get the best of him when Sheriff Grady Judd says he took off in a food pantry truck and shared stolen snacks with his friends.
Winter Haven man arrested for manslaughter after man found dead
A Winter Haven man was arrested and charged with manslaughter after authorities say a gun he was holding fired and hit another man.
A Winter Haven man was arrested and charged with manslaughter after authorities say a gun he was holding fired and hit another man.
City of Lakeland agrees to pay nearly $1M to clean up wastewater spill caused by broken line
The city of Lakeland will be paying nearly $1 million to clean up a major wastewater spill.
The city of Lakeland will be paying nearly $1 million to clean up a major wastewater spill.
Correctional officer honking his horn to 'drive faster’ calls 911 after getting traffic citation: PCSO
An officer at the Polk Correctional Institute has been arrested after deputies say he called 911 because he was upset he got a citation for repeatedly honking his horn while driving.
An officer at the Polk Correctional Institute has been arrested after deputies say he called 911 because he was upset he got a citation for repeatedly honking his horn while driving.
Grandparents of Lakeland toddler shot to death among 64 arrested in fentanyl trafficking bust: Grady Judd
Sixty-four people have been arrested and two Polk County businesses are closed after a multi-agency fentanyl investigation, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Sixty-four people have been arrested and two Polk County businesses are closed after a multi-agency fentanyl investigation, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Grady Judd: Polk County men accused of stealing new air conditioning units from homes under construction
Two Polk County men are in jail, accused of stealing several new air conditioning units from homes that were under construction, Sheriff Grady Judd said Thursday.
Two Polk County men are in jail, accused of stealing several new air conditioning units from homes that were under construction, Sheriff Grady Judd said Thursday.
Home Depot employee accused of secretly recording nude teen in bathroom also filmed women in store: PCSO
A Home Depot employee is facing video voyeurism charges after deputies say he secretly recorded a nude teenager inside a bathroom at his home and filmed women at the store where he works.
A Home Depot employee is facing video voyeurism charges after deputies say he secretly recorded a nude teenager inside a bathroom at his home and filmed women at the store where he works.
Gov. Ron DeSantis fast-tracks projects to ease congestion for Florida drivers
On Thursday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vowed to ease congestion on I-75 and the I-4 corridor.
On Thursday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vowed to ease congestion on I-75 and the I-4 corridor.
City of Winter Haven agrees to purchase struggling Historic Ritz Theatre
The Historic Ritz Theatre is now in the hands of the City of Winter Haven.
The Historic Ritz Theatre is now in the hands of the City of Winter Haven.
Lakeland Linder projects minimal noise increase with proposed facilities expansion
Lakeland Linder International Airport officials are seeking the public's input on a proposed expansion project.
Lakeland Linder International Airport officials are seeking the public's input on a proposed expansion project.
Baby critically injured after ‘crazy woman’ intentionally runs him and a man over: Grady Judd
A man and a baby are recovering, and a woman accused of intentionally running them over is behind bars.
A man and a baby are recovering, and a woman accused of intentionally running them over is behind bars.