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.
Pre-med student admits to killing mother in Frostproof: Sheriff Grady Judd
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investing a homicide in Frostproof.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investing a homicide in Frostproof.
Florida man accused of assaulting firefighters after serving prison time: ‘You haven’t learned to behave’
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd doesn’t like people messing with his buddies and a man who was recently released from state prison found out what happens when you put him to the test.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd doesn’t like people messing with his buddies and a man who was recently released from state prison found out what happens when you put him to the test.
Florida Polytechnic University building $15M engineering facility as student enrollment grows
Florida Polytechnic University is expanding.
Florida Polytechnic University is expanding.
Homeless man struck, killed in Winter Haven crash: PCSO
A pedestrian was struck and killed in a crash in Winter Haven early Thursday morning, according to authorities.
A pedestrian was struck and killed in a crash in Winter Haven early Thursday morning, according to authorities.
Lakeland commission unanimously approves Juneteenth becoming paid holiday for city workers
Juneteenth Day is now a paid holiday for city employees in Lakeland after being approved by Lakeland’s City Commission on Monday.
Juneteenth Day is now a paid holiday for city employees in Lakeland after being approved by Lakeland’s City Commission on Monday.
I-4 widening in Polk County will begin construction in 2024, Gov. DeSantis announces
Governor Ron DeSantis will speak at a press conference in Polk City on Wednesday morning, his office announced.
Governor Ron DeSantis will speak at a press conference in Polk City on Wednesday morning, his office announced.
Polk County plane crash kills pilot flying experimental aircraft: ‘Horrible tragedy’
A deadly plane crash is under investigation in Polk County.
A deadly plane crash is under investigation in Polk County.
'Road diet' project's future uncertain as frustration grows among drivers in Lakeland
More years of planning are ahead for a road diet project along South Florida Avenue in Lakeland that many have dubbed "frustrating and messy."
More years of planning are ahead for a road diet project along South Florida Avenue in Lakeland that many have dubbed "frustrating and messy."
Driver hospitalized after car crashes into Lakeland lake: Police
A woman was hospitalized after crashing a car into a lake in Lakeland on Monday morning, according to police.
A woman was hospitalized after crashing a car into a lake in Lakeland on Monday morning, according to police.
Missing woman's remains identified 2 years after disappearance
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and the Polk County Sheriff's Office have positively identified the remains of a woman who went missing on May 21, 2021.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and the Polk County Sheriff's Office have positively identified the remains of a woman who went missing on May 21, 2021.
PHOTOS: Lakeland clubhouse engulfed in flames
A clubhouse at Wedgewood Golf & Country Club was engulfed in flames on Saturday, according to the Lakeland Fire Department.
A clubhouse at Wedgewood Golf & Country Club was engulfed in flames on Saturday, according to the Lakeland Fire Department.
State buys 1,300-acre Polk County property in effort to conserve habitat, protect Florida panther
Acres of land in Polk County are now protected in the hands of the state, in an effort to help protect Florida’s panthers and wildlife.
Acres of land in Polk County are now protected in the hands of the state, in an effort to help protect Florida’s panthers and wildlife.
ACLU files public records requests to learn more about Lakeland's facial recognition camera system
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is sounding the alarm on downtown Lakeland's facial recognition camera system. The cameras --which are being installed -- are meant to deter crime, but the non-profit states they violate people's privacy.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is sounding the alarm on downtown Lakeland's facial recognition camera system. The cameras --which are being installed -- are meant to deter crime, but the non-profit states they violate people's privacy.
1 killed, 1 injured in Poinciana crash: PCSO
One person was killed and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Poinciana early Wednesday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
One person was killed and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Poinciana early Wednesday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Hit-and-run driver accused in crash that killed Bartow High School student arrested at mall
A man accused of hitting and killing a Bartow High School student and leaving the scene on Wednesday morning has been arrested.
A man accused of hitting and killing a Bartow High School student and leaving the scene on Wednesday morning has been arrested.
'Depravity like this shocks me:' Haines City man arrested for stabbing 2 dogs to death, Sheriff Judd says
A Haines City man was arrested for stabbing two Chihuahuas to death after deputies found the two dogs with about 21 puncture wounds between the two.
A Haines City man was arrested for stabbing two Chihuahuas to death after deputies found the two dogs with about 21 puncture wounds between the two.
Capitol riot convict from Polk County could soon walk free
Convicted Capitol rioter Joshua Doolin may soon be a free man.
Convicted Capitol rioter Joshua Doolin may soon be a free man.
Beef jerky, pistachios land Florida man behind bars: PCSO
A Florida man’s hankering for beef jerky and pistachio nuts was so strong, that deputies say he swiped more than $100 worth of the treats from a Polk County convenience store without stopping to pay.
A Florida man’s hankering for beef jerky and pistachio nuts was so strong, that deputies say he swiped more than $100 worth of the treats from a Polk County convenience store without stopping to pay.
Deadly hit-and-run in Davenport, troopers searching for driver
A 27-year-old Ocala man died after being hit and killed while riding his bicycle on Tuesday night, according to officials.
A 27-year-old Ocala man died after being hit and killed while riding his bicycle on Tuesday night, according to officials.