Auburndale man arrested after pointing gun at off-duty trooper: FHP

The Florida Highway Patrol arrested an Auburndale man after they say he pointed a firearm at an off-duty trooper on the Polk Parkway Sunday afternoon. 

Lakeland woman dies after crash on County Line Road: FHP

A 37-year-old Lakeland woman died after a crash on County Line Road on Saturday afternoon, according to troopers.

Sunday morning liquor sales approved by Winter Haven commissioners

Winter Haven city commissioners voted unanimously to amend the city ordinance preventing morning liquor sales on Sundays.

Pinellas County elementary teacher arrested for DUI in Lake Wales: PCSO

A third-grade teacher from Pinellas County was arrested late Friday night for driving under the influence in Lake Wales, according to authorities.

Teen with ‘organized criminal mind’ among 6 arrested in gang operation targeting those stealing guns from cars

Six people were charged in ‘Operation Gangs & Guns’ in Polk County after deputies busted a Lakeland gang accused of burglarizing cars to steal guns. Of those arrested, a 17-year-old described as an "organized criminal mind" who recruited members to commit crimes with him. 

Lakeland powerlifter ready to defend world title

What started as a weight loss journey has become a new life for Lakeland's Ayecia Bryant. 

Davenport man dies after crash in Polk County: FHP

One man was killed in a crash in Polk County early Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

2 Lakeland men plead guilty in drive-by shooting that injured 11

Two men pled guilty to federal charges in connection to a drive-by shooting in Lakeland that injured 11 people, authorities announced Wednesday.