84-year-old Lakeland woman blown away by community's generosity after losing home to fire
A Lakeland woman is without a home after a devastating fire tore through hers earlier this year, but now the generosity and kindness of others is turning her unfortunate situation around.
A Lakeland woman is without a home after a devastating fire tore through hers earlier this year, but now the generosity and kindness of others is turning her unfortunate situation around.
Motorcyclist thrown from bike killed in crash near Haines City
A 21-year-old Poinciana man was killed after his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck on Tuesday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A 21-year-old Poinciana man was killed after his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck on Tuesday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Man convicted 18 years after DUI crash on I-4 in Polk County caused serious injuries
After more than a decade on the run following a DUI crash in Polk County in 2006, a man now faces years in prison after a jury convicted him earlier this month.
After more than a decade on the run following a DUI crash in Polk County in 2006, a man now faces years in prison after a jury convicted him earlier this month.
Demolition begins on historic Winter Haven baseball stadium to prep for renovations
Sports tourism is a big deal for Polk County as nearly 50 baseball events occur annually, including amateur, collegiate, and world baseball.
Sports tourism is a big deal for Polk County as nearly 50 baseball events occur annually, including amateur, collegiate, and world baseball.
Brush fire in Mulberry, more than 1,000 acres impacted: PCFR
Firefighters are battling a fire on an estimated 1,200-1,500 acres of private property in Mulberry, according to officials.
Firefighters are battling a fire on an estimated 1,200-1,500 acres of private property in Mulberry, according to officials.
Safari Wilderness Ranch is piece of old Florida that offers unique adventures
Nestled next to the Green Swamp is a ranch that is more like stepping into the wilds of Africa.
Nestled next to the Green Swamp is a ranch that is more like stepping into the wilds of Africa.
Plane lands in Winter Haven without using landing gear: Police
A plane landed on a runway at Winter Haven Regional Airport without landing gear engaged on Saturday morning, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.
A plane landed on a runway at Winter Haven Regional Airport without landing gear engaged on Saturday morning, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.
VIP experience at Sun 'n Fun gives back to high school students interested in aviation
The skies over Lakeland Linder Airport are packed with exotic planes for the 50th Annual Sun 'N Fun Aerospace Expo.
The skies over Lakeland Linder Airport are packed with exotic planes for the 50th Annual Sun 'N Fun Aerospace Expo.
Dog's life saved thanks to Tampa non-profit
A Tampa nonprofit helped pay for emergency surgery for a Polk County dog, whose bladder was filled to the brim with bladder stones.
A Tampa nonprofit helped pay for emergency surgery for a Polk County dog, whose bladder was filled to the brim with bladder stones.
Plane’s engine ‘went silent’ moments before deadly Mulberry crash: NTSB report
Officials are giving more details about a plane crash in Mulberry that killed a 76-year-old pilot earlier this month.
Officials are giving more details about a plane crash in Mulberry that killed a 76-year-old pilot earlier this month.
Davenport police searching for stabbing suspect accused in ‘horrific’ attack against his cousin
A Davenport man is accused of stabbing his cousin over 15 times on Thursday, and police are saying he is on the run.
A Davenport man is accused of stabbing his cousin over 15 times on Thursday, and police are saying he is on the run.
Florida's native snake population sees decline caused by invasive parasite: Researcher
The native snake population in Florida is declining, and researchers have found that it's due to an invasive parasite called "Snake Lungworm."
The native snake population in Florida is declining, and researchers have found that it's due to an invasive parasite called "Snake Lungworm."
2 people in critical condition after Winter Haven mobile home fire: Police
Two residents of a Winter Haven mobile home are in critical condition after their home caught fire on Thursday night, according to police.
Two residents of a Winter Haven mobile home are in critical condition after their home caught fire on Thursday night, according to police.
Storms impact Sun 'N Fun Aerospace Expo
Sun 'N Fun Aerospace Exo's air show was cancelled Thursday afternoon because of the weather.
Sun 'N Fun Aerospace Exo's air show was cancelled Thursday afternoon because of the weather.
Lake Ariana Park renovation plans revealed in Auburndale
We're getting a first look at what a well-known park in Polk County will look like after a major makeover.
We're getting a first look at what a well-known park in Polk County will look like after a major makeover.
Firefighter injured while battling fire in Winter Haven
A Polk County firefighter is being treated for injuries suffered while battling a fire at a home in Winter Haven, according to Fire Rescue.
A Polk County firefighter is being treated for injuries suffered while battling a fire at a home in Winter Haven, according to Fire Rescue.
Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo underway in Lakeland: What you need to know
The 50th Annual Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo is underway through April 14 in Lakeland. The flying-in attracts aerial enthusiasts from around the world and organizers are expecting another big crowd this year.
The 50th Annual Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo is underway through April 14 in Lakeland. The flying-in attracts aerial enthusiasts from around the world and organizers are expecting another big crowd this year.
Grady Judd: Woman accused of causing triple fatal crash almost hit semi-truck head-on moments earlier
A trip to the beach and a day at Busch Gardens ended up changing two families forever, leaving a three-year-old without a mother and another toddler without grandparents.
A trip to the beach and a day at Busch Gardens ended up changing two families forever, leaving a three-year-old without a mother and another toddler without grandparents.
Polk County community mourns loss of Frostproof woman stabbed to death by her son
Many around the Frostproof community were devastated after hearing Elvia Espinoza was stabbed to death by her son over the weekend.
Many around the Frostproof community were devastated after hearing Elvia Espinoza was stabbed to death by her son over the weekend.
3-year-old hospitalized, grandparents killed in crash while headed home from Busch Gardens
Three adults were killed and one child was injured after a three-vehicle crash in unincorporated Lake Wales on Saturday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Three adults were killed and one child was injured after a three-vehicle crash in unincorporated Lake Wales on Saturday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.