Lakeland Electric closes coal-powered generator, has new plans for landfill
Lakeland Electric is closing the door on one chapter of energy production and opening another.
Lakeland Electric is closing the door on one chapter of energy production and opening another.
Trial for man accused of killing former Lakeland commissioner and husband moves forward with jury selection
A man accused of stabbing a former Lakeland commissioner and her husband to death is headed to trial three years after the double murder.
A man accused of stabbing a former Lakeland commissioner and her husband to death is headed to trial three years after the double murder.
Florida man throws beer can, fires AR-15 rifle after being upset by drivers speeding in his neighborhood: PCSO
A Polk County man is facing felony charges after investigators say his temper raced as a vehicle sped past his house.
A Polk County man is facing felony charges after investigators say his temper raced as a vehicle sped past his house.
Woman dies after hit-and-run, Lakeland police searching for driver
A 59-year-old woman died at Lakeland Regional Health after being hit by an unknown driver on Friday night, according to officials.
A 59-year-old woman died at Lakeland Regional Health after being hit by an unknown driver on Friday night, according to officials.
Fire in Winter Haven causes roof to collapse, evacuation of nearby apartment building
Flames shot through the roof of a building that was under construction on Friday night, according to officials.
Flames shot through the roof of a building that was under construction on Friday night, according to officials.
Loved ones remember 27-year-old woman killed in head-on crash
Loved ones are mourning the death of a 27-year-old woman after she was killed in a head-on crash.
Loved ones are mourning the death of a 27-year-old woman after she was killed in a head-on crash.
Land O' Lakes man dead after crash in unincorporated Lakeland, PCSO investigating
A 31-year-old Land O' Lakes man was killed during a crash in unincorporated Lakeland on Thursday, according to officials.
A 31-year-old Land O' Lakes man was killed during a crash in unincorporated Lakeland on Thursday, according to officials.
Lakeland ranks #20 on U-Haul's Top 25 U.S. Growth Cities in 2023
According to U-Haul, Lakeland has the perfect balance of small-town living and resort-style amenities.
According to U-Haul, Lakeland has the perfect balance of small-town living and resort-style amenities.
Suspected drunk semi-truck driver arrested in fatal head-on crash: PCSO
The driver of a semi-truck was arrested for DUI following a deadly head-on crash in Polk County.
The driver of a semi-truck was arrested for DUI following a deadly head-on crash in Polk County.
Frostproof JV basketball coach accused of inappropriate relationship threatened ‘to kill’ student: PCSO
A JV basketball coach at Frostproof Middle-Senior High School is facing four felony charges after deputies say he had an inappropriate relationship with a student at the school and threatened her life.
A JV basketball coach at Frostproof Middle-Senior High School is facing four felony charges after deputies say he had an inappropriate relationship with a student at the school and threatened her life.
‘Pornography addicted’ Wyoming worship leader claims temptation led him to molest child in Polk County: PCSO
A worship and youth group leader from Wyoming is facing first-degree felony charges after investigators say he molested a child while in Polk County.
A worship and youth group leader from Wyoming is facing first-degree felony charges after investigators say he molested a child while in Polk County.
Sheriff Grady Judd: 11 arrested, kilos of cocaine, fentanyl seized during multi-agency investigation
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a multi-agency investigation led to the arrests of 11 people and the seizure of enough fentanyl to kill more than 1.7 million people.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a multi-agency investigation led to the arrests of 11 people and the seizure of enough fentanyl to kill more than 1.7 million people.
Haines City Fire Department tells its story through upcoming documentary series
'Through the Smoke' is a documentary series created by the Haines City Fire Department that will feature their firefighters and command staff's day-to-day life, including what happens both on and off calls.
'Through the Smoke' is a documentary series created by the Haines City Fire Department that will feature their firefighters and command staff's day-to-day life, including what happens both on and off calls.
Polk County siblings among 3 arrested for Capitol Riot on third anniversary
Two Polk County siblings arrested for their role in the violent riots at the Capitol on January 6, 2021, faced a federal judge on Monday.
Two Polk County siblings arrested for their role in the violent riots at the Capitol on January 6, 2021, faced a federal judge on Monday.
Security guard at Lakeland bar arrested for DUI after crashing car, fleeing deputies: PCSO
A Lakeland man was arrested after authorities said he crashed his car while driving drunk and then fled deputies.
A Lakeland man was arrested after authorities said he crashed his car while driving drunk and then fled deputies.
Driver crashes into Lakeland Waffle House: LPD
A Waffle House in Lakeland is cleaning up after someone drove into it early Monday morning.
A Waffle House in Lakeland is cleaning up after someone drove into it early Monday morning.
Winter Haven women’s shelter plagued by financial hardship to close its doors
The Winter Haven Salvation Army Emergency Lodge will be closing its doors indefinitely on February 12.
The Winter Haven Salvation Army Emergency Lodge will be closing its doors indefinitely on February 12.
1 dead, 1 injured after 'nearly head-on' crash in Winter Haven: FHP
A Winter Haven woman died in a crash on Friday after experiencing a medical emergency behind the wheel, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Winter Haven woman died in a crash on Friday after experiencing a medical emergency behind the wheel, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Final phase of 3 Parks Trail in Lakeland to begin construction in February
Construction is expected to begin next month on the final phase of a popular walking and biking trail in south Lakeland.
Construction is expected to begin next month on the final phase of a popular walking and biking trail in south Lakeland.
Polk County high school teacher arrested for inappropriate relationship with student
A high school teacher in Lakeland was arrested for having an inappropriate relationship with an 18-year-old student, the Polk County Sheriff's Office announced Friday.
A high school teacher in Lakeland was arrested for having an inappropriate relationship with an 18-year-old student, the Polk County Sheriff's Office announced Friday.