Annual Christmas Parade returns to Lakeland to kickoff the holiday season
From holiday tunes to tinsel and garland, the annual Christmas parade brought so much joy to thousands in Lakeland on Thursday.
From holiday tunes to tinsel and garland, the annual Christmas parade brought so much joy to thousands in Lakeland on Thursday.
Winter Haven gang member arrested for drive-by shooting, charged with attempted murder: Sheriff Judd
The Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested a documented gang member in Winter Haven in connection to a drive-by shooting that occurred in mid-November.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested a documented gang member in Winter Haven in connection to a drive-by shooting that occurred in mid-November.
Lakeland teacher accused of hiding 15-year-old from deputies, grooming her for sex: Sheriff Grady Judd
A private school teacher in Polk County is facing felony charges after deputies say he engaged in inappropriate conduct with a 15-year-old girl and hid her from deputies.
A private school teacher in Polk County is facing felony charges after deputies say he engaged in inappropriate conduct with a 15-year-old girl and hid her from deputies.
Polk County officials, developers address safety concerns after 15-year-old hit, killed at intersection
After a 15-year-old boy was hit and killed while on his way to school, concerned residents are now questioning why the busy intersection where the crash happened isn't safer for pedestrians.
After a 15-year-old boy was hit and killed while on his way to school, concerned residents are now questioning why the busy intersection where the crash happened isn't safer for pedestrians.
Burglar hospitalized after being shot by victim at Auburndale gas station: Police
A burglar was shot on Sunday night at an Auburndale 7-Eleven after reaching into a man's car, according to police.
A burglar was shot on Sunday night at an Auburndale 7-Eleven after reaching into a man's car, according to police.
15-year-old student hit, killed by school bus in Lakeland: Police
A 15-year-old Central Florida Aerospace Academy student was hit and killed Tuesday morning while he was riding his bicycle to school, according to officials.
A 15-year-old Central Florida Aerospace Academy student was hit and killed Tuesday morning while he was riding his bicycle to school, according to officials.
Jalina Anglin’s family wants Auburndale police sergeant fired following fatal crash
The family of a 5-year-old child killed in a crash with an Auburndale police officer last month is now calling for the officer’s termination.
The family of a 5-year-old child killed in a crash with an Auburndale police officer last month is now calling for the officer’s termination.
Curbside recycling in unincorporated Polk County being eliminated in 2024
District 1 County Commissioner, George Lindsey, said curbside recycling is counterproductive in unincorporated Polk County. According to him, the market to sell recycled goods has dried up and too much of it gets sent to their landfill.
District 1 County Commissioner, George Lindsey, said curbside recycling is counterproductive in unincorporated Polk County. According to him, the market to sell recycled goods has dried up and too much of it gets sent to their landfill.
Proposed bill aims to protect Florida growers from devastating freezing temperatures
Below freezing temperatures can have a devastating effect on local fruit and vegetable growers who are vital to Florida's economy.
Below freezing temperatures can have a devastating effect on local fruit and vegetable growers who are vital to Florida's economy.
Polk County infant adopted nearly 1 year after being found abandoned in the woods
A girl who was found abandoned in the woods in Polk County as a newborn baby has been adopted nearly a year after she was rescued, the Polk County Sheriff's Office announced this week.
A girl who was found abandoned in the woods in Polk County as a newborn baby has been adopted nearly a year after she was rescued, the Polk County Sheriff's Office announced this week.
Lakeland Linder International Airport sees more business as more companies move to Central Florida
Lakeland Linder International Airport is seeing more business and corporate jets on its runways as more businesses move to the Central Florida area.
Lakeland Linder International Airport is seeing more business and corporate jets on its runways as more businesses move to the Central Florida area.
Polk County substitute teacher arrested for sex offenses against 2 students: PCSO
A high school substitute teacher was arrested in Polk County for sex offenses against two of his female students, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A high school substitute teacher was arrested in Polk County for sex offenses against two of his female students, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
1 dead, 2 injured after car strikes traffic pole in Lakeland: Police
One person died, and two others were injured after a car veered off the road and struck a traffic pole in Lakeland on Wednesday night.
One person died, and two others were injured after a car veered off the road and struck a traffic pole in Lakeland on Wednesday night.
FDLE searching for leads on missing Polk County woman nearly 7 years after her disappearance
A family is still searching for answers after a woman vanished from Polk County in 2016.
A family is still searching for answers after a woman vanished from Polk County in 2016.
Some Lakeland residents push for adding Christmas tree to Munn Park holiday decorations
If you stroll through Munn Park in Downtown Lakeland, you'll see it's full of holiday decorations and cheer, but one thing is notably missing.
If you stroll through Munn Park in Downtown Lakeland, you'll see it's full of holiday decorations and cheer, but one thing is notably missing.
Polk County man wins $5 million top prize from $20 scratch-off
A Polk County man turned $20 into a $5 million top prize playing the GOLD RUSH LIMITED scratch-off game, according to the Florida Lottery.
A Polk County man turned $20 into a $5 million top prize playing the GOLD RUSH LIMITED scratch-off game, according to the Florida Lottery.
Florida man killed in head-on crash with semi-truck in Polk County: Deputies
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate fatal crashes near Davenport early Tuesday morning.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate fatal crashes near Davenport early Tuesday morning.
Man killed in crash involving semi truck in Lake Wales: PCSO
A Highlands County man was killed in a crash involving a semi-truck Monday night in Lake Wales, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Highlands County man was killed in a crash involving a semi-truck Monday night in Lake Wales, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Family mourns loss of 5-year-old girl killed in crash involving Auburndale police truck
The family of a five-year-old girl is mourning her loss after she was killed in a crash involving a law enforcement vehicle.
The family of a five-year-old girl is mourning her loss after she was killed in a crash involving a law enforcement vehicle.
Pest, lawn service worker exposes himself to 76-year-old woman, arrested twice in 1 week: PCSO
A 27-year-old Lake Wales man was arrested twice for exposing himself to two different woman while he was at their homes to offer pest and lawn services, according to deputies.
A 27-year-old Lake Wales man was arrested twice for exposing himself to two different woman while he was at their homes to offer pest and lawn services, according to deputies.