‘Bone Valley’s’ Leo Schofield released from a Florida prison
Convicted murderer Leo Schofield has been released from prison after spending the last 35 years behind bars.
Convicted murderer Leo Schofield has been released from prison after spending the last 35 years behind bars.
Sheriff Grady Judd sheds light on deadly gunfight with ‘sovereign citizen’ that injured 2 Polk County deputies
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd provided more details after a man claiming to be a ‘sovereign citizen’ was killed early Saturday morning by deputies who say he opened fire on them, seriously injuring both, as they were investigating a suspicious vehicle at a county park.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd provided more details after a man claiming to be a ‘sovereign citizen’ was killed early Saturday morning by deputies who say he opened fire on them, seriously injuring both, as they were investigating a suspicious vehicle at a county park.
Davenport man thrown from truck, killed in second of two consecutive crashes: Deputies
A 50-year-old Davenport man died at the scene of a deadly crash on Saturday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A 50-year-old Davenport man died at the scene of a deadly crash on Saturday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
High-speed chase in Lakeland ends after driver’s car flipped over: FHP
A 34-year-old Lakeland man was arrested after leading a trooper on a high-speed chase early on Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 34-year-old Lakeland man was arrested after leading a trooper on a high-speed chase early on Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two Polk County deputies seriously injured in shootout, suspect is 'graveyard dead': Grady Judd
Two Polk County deputies were seriously injured early Saturday morning in a shootout in Lakeland.
Two Polk County deputies were seriously injured early Saturday morning in a shootout in Lakeland.
Lakeland woman targeted by two scammers loses $400K: Grady Judd
A Lakeland woman is now without more than $400,000 after she was targeted by two scammers. It all started when two men called her, saying she had won the "Publisher's Clearinghouse Sweepstakes."
A Lakeland woman is now without more than $400,000 after she was targeted by two scammers. It all started when two men called her, saying she had won the "Publisher's Clearinghouse Sweepstakes."
Grady Judd: 4 people arrested in 'largest fentanyl seizure' in Polk County history
Four people have been arrested in what Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd calls the ‘largest fentanyl seizure’ in the county’s history.
Four people have been arrested in what Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd calls the ‘largest fentanyl seizure’ in the county’s history.
5 injured after driver plows through 'active' construction zone on I-4 in Polk County
Two people were ejected from a car and seriously injured after crashing into multiple tractor-trailers on I-4 in Polk County while evading law enforcement at speeds reaching 130 mph.
Two people were ejected from a car and seriously injured after crashing into multiple tractor-trailers on I-4 in Polk County while evading law enforcement at speeds reaching 130 mph.
Lakeland Linder's only restaurant closes as airport prepares for first commercial flights this June
Lakeland Linder International Airport is busy preparing for their first commercial flights this summer, but one important thing for travelers that's missing right now – a restaurant.
Lakeland Linder International Airport is busy preparing for their first commercial flights this summer, but one important thing for travelers that's missing right now – a restaurant.
Lakeland homeowners relieved source of stench found, city to clean 1,000 gallon wastewater line spill
The City of Lakeland believes it has found the source of a chemical or gas stench that caused many complaints from homeowners in a nearby community for months.
The City of Lakeland believes it has found the source of a chemical or gas stench that caused many complaints from homeowners in a nearby community for months.
Thieves return stolen ashes to Winter Haven man, expensive muscle car still missing
Winter Haven police are searching for the thief or thieves who stole a vehicle right out of a homeowner's driveway, but it was what was inside the muscle car that holds significant value.
Winter Haven police are searching for the thief or thieves who stole a vehicle right out of a homeowner's driveway, but it was what was inside the muscle car that holds significant value.
Man accused of creating computer-generated pornography from victims’ social media images arrested in Florida
Law enforcement officers have arrested a man for creating computer-generated porn after three people claim they found nude images of themselves online even though the photos originally showed them wearing clothes.
Law enforcement officers have arrested a man for creating computer-generated porn after three people claim they found nude images of themselves online even though the photos originally showed them wearing clothes.
Excessive speeding likely cause in car crash that caught Haines City home on fire: Deputies
A 19-year-old Haines City man is charged with reckless driving after deputies say he crashed his car into the front of a home.
A 19-year-old Haines City man is charged with reckless driving after deputies say he crashed his car into the front of a home.
Florida Southern College offers unique lesson in entrepreneurship with student-run coffee cart
A team of students at Florida Southern College in Lakeland are learning about entrepreneurship while serving high-quality coffee.
A team of students at Florida Southern College in Lakeland are learning about entrepreneurship while serving high-quality coffee.
Mulberry man killed after semi-truck jackknifes into car
A Mulberry man was struck and killed by a semi-truck that was jackknifing to avoid colliding with another car on Thursday.
A Mulberry man was struck and killed by a semi-truck that was jackknifing to avoid colliding with another car on Thursday.
90-year-old Lake Alfred city commissioner arrested on 300 counts of child pornography: Affidavit
A city commissioner in Lake Alfred was arrested after deputies found him in possession of hundreds of images and videos of child pornography
A city commissioner in Lake Alfred was arrested after deputies found him in possession of hundreds of images and videos of child pornography
5 dead cats, 28 total animals seized from Lakeland home, woman arrested
Five dead cats were found and 28 total animals were extracted from a Lakeland home, leading to the arrest of a 66-year-old woman.
Five dead cats were found and 28 total animals were extracted from a Lakeland home, leading to the arrest of a 66-year-old woman.
Fort Meade offers $75,000 in facade grant funds for homes and businesses to eliminate blight
Home and business owners within the commercial corridor and downtown area can now apply for a facade improvement grant.
Home and business owners within the commercial corridor and downtown area can now apply for a facade improvement grant.
Winter Haven clinic evacuated twice, caller left voicemail threatening to 'blow the building up'
Staff and patients at Gessler Clinic in Winter Haven were evacuated for a little more than two hours on Wednesday, according to officials.
Staff and patients at Gessler Clinic in Winter Haven were evacuated for a little more than two hours on Wednesday, according to officials.
Fugitive accused in ‘horrific’ Davenport stabbing caught in Virginia
A man accused of stabbing his cousin last week in Davenport and skipping town has been arrested in Virginia.
A man accused of stabbing his cousin last week in Davenport and skipping town has been arrested in Virginia.