Young father seriously hurt in hit-and-run crash, investigators search for driver
A young father is recovering in the hospital after being struck by a hit-and-run driver who is still on the loose.
A young father is recovering in the hospital after being struck by a hit-and-run driver who is still on the loose.
Armed robbery suspects in custody after I-4 chase from Polk to Hillsborough counties: Deputies
Armed robbery suspects are in custody after leading deputies on an I-4 chase from Lakeland to Hillsborough County, according to authorities.
Armed robbery suspects are in custody after leading deputies on an I-4 chase from Lakeland to Hillsborough County, according to authorities.
Pedestrian injured in Lakeland hit-and-run, police searching for suspect
A 29-year-old man was taken to Lakeland Regional Health Center with critical injuries after a hit-and-run on Friday night, according to officers.
A 29-year-old man was taken to Lakeland Regional Health Center with critical injuries after a hit-and-run on Friday night, according to officers.
Polk County woman celebrates 107th birthday this weekend
A woman in Lake Alfred is turning 107 years old this Sunday.
A woman in Lake Alfred is turning 107 years old this Sunday.
Police search for subjects involved in deadly Winter Haven stabbing at Publix
A man was stabbed to death during a fight that broke out at a Publix in Winter Haven on Thursday, police said.
A man was stabbed to death during a fight that broke out at a Publix in Winter Haven on Thursday, police said.
Lakeland restaurant owner honors two World War II veterans ahead of holiday
A restaurant owner in Lakeland hopes his simple gesture touches a lot of hearts this Veterans Day.
A restaurant owner in Lakeland hopes his simple gesture touches a lot of hearts this Veterans Day.
Man wanted for murdering homeless man in Polk County: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office issued a warrant for the arrest of a man who authorities said killed another man in a homeless camp in Winter Haven.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office issued a warrant for the arrest of a man who authorities said killed another man in a homeless camp in Winter Haven.
Holding on to hope: Polk County couple finally meets prisoner of war to return bracelet
Donald and Donna Rogers wore bracelets on their wrists for three decades, honoring prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. Like millions of other Americans in the 1970s, they purchased bracelets with names of POW's on them to keep their memory alive.
Donald and Donna Rogers wore bracelets on their wrists for three decades, honoring prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. Like millions of other Americans in the 1970s, they purchased bracelets with names of POW's on them to keep their memory alive.
Polk County Jail program teaches inmates how to braid hair, gives second chance
Hair braiding may seem easy, but instructor and salon owner Alisha Hinton explained it actually takes time, dedication and patience. It's those skills that female inmates at the Polk County Jail will get through a class on how to braid hair.
Hair braiding may seem easy, but instructor and salon owner Alisha Hinton explained it actually takes time, dedication and patience. It's those skills that female inmates at the Polk County Jail will get through a class on how to braid hair.
Tire Kingdom employee in Lake Wales charged with identity theft: Police
Lake Wales police say they started an investigation after a Tire Kingdom customer suspected that an employee was using his credit card number.
Lake Wales police say they started an investigation after a Tire Kingdom customer suspected that an employee was using his credit card number.
FDOT considers SunRail stops in Lakeland, Haines City, other Polk County cities
A commuter rail line that could connect Lakeland and Orlando is one step closer. This isn’t the high-speed Brightline, it’s SunRail.
A commuter rail line that could connect Lakeland and Orlando is one step closer. This isn’t the high-speed Brightline, it’s SunRail.
AdventHealth expanding emergency department in Davenport
Polk County is one of the fastest growing counties in the state and more people means there needs to be better access to medical care.
Polk County is one of the fastest growing counties in the state and more people means there needs to be better access to medical care.
Motorcyclist killed in crash after colliding with utility trailer in Lakeland: Police
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Lakeland Saturday night after police said they believe he ran a red light and struck a utility trailer.
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Lakeland Saturday night after police said they believe he ran a red light and struck a utility trailer.
Construction begins on near century-old bridge in need of replacement in Fort Meade
A near century-old bridge in Fort Meade, known for being unsafe, is finally being replaced.
A near century-old bridge in Fort Meade, known for being unsafe, is finally being replaced.
Lakeland pilot project aims to meet growing demand for clean drinking water
As Polk County's population grows, so does the demand for clean drinking water, and an innovative pilot project in Lakeland may be a solution to that problem.
As Polk County's population grows, so does the demand for clean drinking water, and an innovative pilot project in Lakeland may be a solution to that problem.
'Suspicious' incident at Lakeland catholic school stemmed from man spotted with fake gun: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office reported a person they had been searching for in connection to a ‘suspicious incident’ at a private school in Lakeland has been identified and is now in custody.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office reported a person they had been searching for in connection to a ‘suspicious incident’ at a private school in Lakeland has been identified and is now in custody.
Lakeland Regional Health ranked second busiest emergency room in the country: Report
Lakeland Regional Health's emergency room department is ranked the second busiest in the country, according to the hospital magazine, "Becker's Hospital Review."
Lakeland Regional Health's emergency room department is ranked the second busiest in the country, according to the hospital magazine, "Becker's Hospital Review."
Bicyclist hit, killed in Bartow: FHP
A Bartow woman on a bicycle lost her life Wednesday morning after troopers say she was struck by a vehicle.
A Bartow woman on a bicycle lost her life Wednesday morning after troopers say she was struck by a vehicle.
3 arrested in Polk County’s largest fentanyl seizure: ‘This stuff is killing us’
Enough fentanyl to kill five million people was recently seized during an undercover operation that led to the arrest of three men, two of whom were in the country illegally, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
Enough fentanyl to kill five million people was recently seized during an undercover operation that led to the arrest of three men, two of whom were in the country illegally, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
Lakeland man without driver’s license arrested for DUI after running red light, slamming into trooper: FHP
A state trooper is recovering and a Lakeland man is facing charges following a vehicle crash early Monday morning.
A state trooper is recovering and a Lakeland man is facing charges following a vehicle crash early Monday morning.