5-year-old girl dies after crash involving Auburndale police truck: Officials
According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, a 5-year-old girl died on Saturday after the car she was riding in was hit by an Auburndale Police Department pickup truck that was responding to an emergency.
According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, a 5-year-old girl died on Saturday after the car she was riding in was hit by an Auburndale Police Department pickup truck that was responding to an emergency.
Lakeland mobile home community clubhouse engulfed in flames: LFD
A fire broke out at Hickory Hills Manor Mobile Home Community on Wednesday night, according to officials.
A fire broke out at Hickory Hills Manor Mobile Home Community on Wednesday night, according to officials.
Lakeland holiday drive collecting donations for hospitalized kids
Lakeland Regional Health and One More Child are teaming up this holiday season to help children and their families.
Lakeland Regional Health and One More Child are teaming up this holiday season to help children and their families.
Lakeland named No. 1 city in the country for female workers: Analysis
For female entrepreneurs looking for somewhere to plant their roots, Lakeland may be the spot to do it.
For female entrepreneurs looking for somewhere to plant their roots, Lakeland may be the spot to do it.
Despite devastating fire, Lakeland food pantry gives Thanksgiving meals to hundreds of families
Hundreds of families will be able to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal despite an arson fire destroying a Lakeland food pantry last week.
Hundreds of families will be able to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal despite an arson fire destroying a Lakeland food pantry last week.
Plane makes emergency landing in Polk County: PCSO
Two people on board a plane that made an emergency landing in Lakeland on Wednesday have a little more to be grateful for this Thanksgiving.
Two people on board a plane that made an emergency landing in Lakeland on Wednesday have a little more to be grateful for this Thanksgiving.
Community helps Lakeland food pantry destroyed in fire ahead of Thanksgiving rush
It has been nearly a week since a man was arrested for setting a Lakeland food pantry on fire and causing the destruction of Thanksgiving meals for thousands of families.
It has been nearly a week since a man was arrested for setting a Lakeland food pantry on fire and causing the destruction of Thanksgiving meals for thousands of families.
Faith in Action: Lakeland pastor lifts her voice while lifting up others
When a Lakeland pastor found, at a young age, that she was blessed with a beautiful, powerful voice, she hoped to someday use it to make a difference.
When a Lakeland pastor found, at a young age, that she was blessed with a beautiful, powerful voice, she hoped to someday use it to make a difference.
Train derails in Fort Meade near phosphate plant
A train derailed in Fort Meade near the Mosaic phosphate mine in Fort Meade on Tuesday.
A train derailed in Fort Meade near the Mosaic phosphate mine in Fort Meade on Tuesday.
Polk County Fire Rescue remembers firefighter tragically killed in off-duty crash
Polk County firefighters are remembering one of their own who was tragically killed over the weekend.
Polk County firefighters are remembering one of their own who was tragically killed over the weekend.
Lakeland food pantry set on fire, seeking donations ahead of Thanksgiving
Days after a Lakeland food pantry lost everything from an intentionally set fire, staff and volunteers are asking the community for food donations, hoping to still serve the community this Thanksgiving.
Days after a Lakeland food pantry lost everything from an intentionally set fire, staff and volunteers are asking the community for food donations, hoping to still serve the community this Thanksgiving.
Homeless man hit, killed by train after 'lounging' on tracks: PCSO
A homeless man laid down in front of a train in Auburndale on Friday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A homeless man laid down in front of a train in Auburndale on Friday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Polk County firefighter's car engulfed in flames after deadly I-4 crash: Officials
A Polk County firefighter died on Saturday morning after his car was engulfed in flames on I-4, according to deputies.
A Polk County firefighter died on Saturday morning after his car was engulfed in flames on I-4, according to deputies.
2 Polk County men charged with 'taking a deer at night': FWC
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) arrested two Polk County men after they were caught illegally taking wildlife at night, according to officials.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) arrested two Polk County men after they were caught illegally taking wildlife at night, according to officials.
Florida Polytechnic University students build solar racing car for national competition
FOX 13's Carla Bayron got to take a solar car prototype for a spin on Florida Polytechnic University's campus Friday. Students are building the solar racing car from scratch.
FOX 13's Carla Bayron got to take a solar car prototype for a spin on Florida Polytechnic University's campus Friday. Students are building the solar racing car from scratch.
Man charged with first-degree arson after setting Lakeland food pantry on fire: PCFR
A man was arrested and charged with first-degree arson after authorities said he set a Lakeland food pantry on fire Wednesday night just days before Thanksgiving.
A man was arrested and charged with first-degree arson after authorities said he set a Lakeland food pantry on fire Wednesday night just days before Thanksgiving.
New $170 million Davenport-area resort community expected to boost economy
If you want to visit a theme park in Orlando and an Airbnb just isn't for you, there will soon be a new resort-style, short-term stay option for you and your family.
If you want to visit a theme park in Orlando and an Airbnb just isn't for you, there will soon be a new resort-style, short-term stay option for you and your family.
Video: Florida man with ‘all gas, no brakes’ neck tattoo crashes after fleeing Polk County crime scene
A man has been arrested and a woman remains hospitalized after deputies say the couple was involved in a vehicle crash as they tried to flee from authorities in a Polk County subdivision following reports of car burglaries.
A man has been arrested and a woman remains hospitalized after deputies say the couple was involved in a vehicle crash as they tried to flee from authorities in a Polk County subdivision following reports of car burglaries.
Florida man accused of trying to carjack vehicles after running from 2 crashes on I-4: FHP
A man accused of trying to carjack vehicles on I-4 after fleeing from two crashes and kicking and spitting on arresting troopers is facing numerous charges.
A man accused of trying to carjack vehicles on I-4 after fleeing from two crashes and kicking and spitting on arresting troopers is facing numerous charges.
Grady’s Judd’s ‘Sheriff on a Shelf’ is back for the holidays to benefit the Polk County Sheriff’s Charities
It’s that time of year when Santa is making a list and checking it twice, but Saint Nick isn’t the only one keeping an eye on how children are behaving. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently announced that its ‘Sheriff on a Shelf’ is back by popular demand.
It’s that time of year when Santa is making a list and checking it twice, but Saint Nick isn’t the only one keeping an eye on how children are behaving. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently announced that its ‘Sheriff on a Shelf’ is back by popular demand.