Lakeland nurse delivers her own baby at home in surprise labor
One Tampa Bay area baby had quite a welcome into this world.
One Tampa Bay area baby had quite a welcome into this world.
Davenport mother accused of beating 4-year-old adopted son denied bond in first court appearance
A Davenport mother accused of beating her adopted four-year-old son to death will remain in jail on no bond.
A Davenport mother accused of beating her adopted four-year-old son to death will remain in jail on no bond.
Lakeland Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen fire under investigation
Firefighters are working to figure out why a Lakeland fried chicken joint caught fire early Thursday morning.
Firefighters are working to figure out why a Lakeland fried chicken joint caught fire early Thursday morning.
PHOTOS: Fort Meade home engulfed in flames
A house in Fort Meade was destroyed after a fire on Wednesday afternoon, according to officials.
A house in Fort Meade was destroyed after a fire on Wednesday afternoon, according to officials.
Davenport woman accused in ‘horrible’ beating death of 4-year-old boy
A 4-year-old boy is dead, and his mother is in jail on murder charges, accused of beating him to death.
A 4-year-old boy is dead, and his mother is in jail on murder charges, accused of beating him to death.
Dump truck crash starts brush fire, causes power outages in Haines City: Officials
A large dump truck veered off the road and took out two power poles in Haines City on Tuesday afternoon, according to first responders.
A large dump truck veered off the road and took out two power poles in Haines City on Tuesday afternoon, according to first responders.
Operation Pop Top: Winter Haven police arrest restaurant, bar employees for selling drinks to minors
The Winter Haven Police Department started "Operation Pop Top" after receiving complaints about alcohol being sold to underage customers at local bars and restaurants.
The Winter Haven Police Department started "Operation Pop Top" after receiving complaints about alcohol being sold to underage customers at local bars and restaurants.
Fugitive wanted in triple shooting that killed Lakeland toddler arrested in Plant City
After being on the run for nearly two months, a man connected to a triple shooting in Lakeland that claimed the life of a 3-year-old boy has been arrested.
After being on the run for nearly two months, a man connected to a triple shooting in Lakeland that claimed the life of a 3-year-old boy has been arrested.
Winter Haven woman indicted on first-degree murder of Sierra Hernandez
A Winter Haven woman arrested in January, following the death of Sierra Hernandez, has officially been charged with her murder.
A Winter Haven woman arrested in January, following the death of Sierra Hernandez, has officially been charged with her murder.
Polk deputies shot in the line of duty released from hospital: 'Our guys are home'
Both Polk County deputies shot in the line of duty in late April are out of the hospital as they continue to recover from their injuries.
Both Polk County deputies shot in the line of duty in late April are out of the hospital as they continue to recover from their injuries.
Auburndale police urge citizens to 'exercise caution' after deadly shooting
A man died at a local hospital after being shot in Auburndale on Sunday afternoon, according to officials.
A man died at a local hospital after being shot in Auburndale on Sunday afternoon, according to officials.
Bartow cracks down on unsightly properties in effort to make city cleaner, safer
The city of Bartow is cracking down on homes with overgrown lots, abandoned cars and ones that are just uninhabitable. Officials created a targeted neighborhood enforcement plan to address these code violations.
The city of Bartow is cracking down on homes with overgrown lots, abandoned cars and ones that are just uninhabitable. Officials created a targeted neighborhood enforcement plan to address these code violations.
Polk deputies shot in the line of duty face months of recovery
One of two deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office who was shot in the line of duty last weekend is now recovering at home. The other remains in the hospital, receiving treatment.
One of two deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office who was shot in the line of duty last weekend is now recovering at home. The other remains in the hospital, receiving treatment.
Florida Polytechnic's founding president reflects on university's decade ahead of retirement
Just as Florida Polytechnic University marks its 10-year anniversary, its founding president will be stepping down at the end of this spring semester.
Just as Florida Polytechnic University marks its 10-year anniversary, its founding president will be stepping down at the end of this spring semester.
Winter Haven woman celebrating 107th birthday shares her secret to longevity
If you want to know the secret to a long life, you may have to look no further than Winter Haven where a woman who turned 107 on Thursday shared her words of wisdom.
If you want to know the secret to a long life, you may have to look no further than Winter Haven where a woman who turned 107 on Thursday shared her words of wisdom.
Crash leaves semi dangling off overpass on Polk Parkway
Traffic is moving again on the Polk Parkway after a crash left a semi dangling off an overpass on Wednesday.
Traffic is moving again on the Polk Parkway after a crash left a semi dangling off an overpass on Wednesday.
Bartow native building new motocross track for Bone Valley's 300-acre expansion
A popular ATV park for off-roading fanatics and families is expanding by an additional 300 acres.
A popular ATV park for off-roading fanatics and families is expanding by an additional 300 acres.
Late Four-Star General from Polk County led soldiers on D-Day during World War II: ‘Go to the beach’
Next month marks the 80th anniversary of the Allied troop landing at Normandy during World War II.
Next month marks the 80th anniversary of the Allied troop landing at Normandy during World War II.
90-year-old former Lake Alfred commissioner now faces more than 3,000 counts of child porn
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is asking anyone who is aware of or may have witnessed inappropriate interactions with former Lake Alfred City Commissioner Charles Lake to come forward after detectives found more than 3,000 videos and images of child pornography on his electronic devices.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is asking anyone who is aware of or may have witnessed inappropriate interactions with former Lake Alfred City Commissioner Charles Lake to come forward after detectives found more than 3,000 videos and images of child pornography on his electronic devices.
Lakeland to use new tech to harvest harmful algae blooms in Lake Bonnet
The City of Lakeland approved a project in mid-April that will use new technology to restore the water quality at one of their popular lakes.
The City of Lakeland approved a project in mid-April that will use new technology to restore the water quality at one of their popular lakes.