Fight over four-wheeler ends in deadly shooting in Bowling Green
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting involving two brothers.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting involving two brothers.
Polk leaders preparing for school start time changes in 2026
District leaders in Polk County are hosting community meetings this month to try to prepare families for upcoming changes to school start times.
District leaders in Polk County are hosting community meetings this month to try to prepare families for upcoming changes to school start times.
'They need to shut it down now': Concerns raised over downtown Lakeland's facial recognition cameras
New security cameras are being installed in downtown Lakeland to make the area safer, but now there are concerns over a controversial feature: facial recognition technology.
New security cameras are being installed in downtown Lakeland to make the area safer, but now there are concerns over a controversial feature: facial recognition technology.
Alabama man on vacation struck, killed in hit-and-run in Lakeland: PCSO
An Alabama man was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Lakeland late Sunday night, and the driver is still at large, according to authorities.
An Alabama man was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Lakeland late Sunday night, and the driver is still at large, according to authorities.
Why are more people moving to Polk County than any county in the country?
Polk County is known as the fastest growing county in the state, but more people are moving there than any other county in America.
Polk County is known as the fastest growing county in the state, but more people are moving there than any other county in America.
Family of Lakeland toddler shot to death pleads for justice: ‘It took a piece of our life’
Police are still looking for one of two suspects in a shooting that killed a toddler.
Police are still looking for one of two suspects in a shooting that killed a toddler.
Man accused of shooting Lakeland toddler to death also killed accomplice: Documents
One of the men accused of shooting and killing two people, including a three-year-old boy, will stay in jail on no bond.
One of the men accused of shooting and killing two people, including a three-year-old boy, will stay in jail on no bond.
Man arrested for lying about carjacking to get car back from girlfriend, Polk deputies say
A man was arrested after reporting a carjacking that never happened, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
A man was arrested after reporting a carjacking that never happened, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
Polk sheriff on pair of arrests: 'What we have here is a BOGO'
In what Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd referred to as a "BOGO", two men were arrested on separate charges during a traffic stop Tuesday night.
In what Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd referred to as a "BOGO", two men were arrested on separate charges during a traffic stop Tuesday night.
Headstone hoax victim gets help from Tampa monument company
After a Sebring man fell victim to a headstone scam, a monument company is now offering to help him out after seeing a FOX 13 report.
After a Sebring man fell victim to a headstone scam, a monument company is now offering to help him out after seeing a FOX 13 report.
Man wanted in Lakeland shooting death of 3-year-old boy turns himself in
A man wanted in connection with the shooting death of a 3-year-old boy in Lakeland has turned himself in.
A man wanted in connection with the shooting death of a 3-year-old boy in Lakeland has turned himself in.
2 skydivers injured after hard landing in Lake Wales: Police
Two skydivers were injured after making a hard landing in Lake Wales on Monday afternoon, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
Two skydivers were injured after making a hard landing in Lake Wales on Monday afternoon, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
Lakeland man dies after car becomes wedged under semi-truck during crash: PCSO
A 56-year-old Lakeland man died after the front of his car became wedged under a semi-truck early on Monday morning, according to officials.
A 56-year-old Lakeland man died after the front of his car became wedged under a semi-truck early on Monday morning, according to officials.
Lakeland man charged with murder in death of his girlfriend's 23-month-old toddler: Police
A man was arrested in Lakeland on Friday and charged with first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend's 23-month-old child, according to police.
A man was arrested in Lakeland on Friday and charged with first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend's 23-month-old child, according to police.
Commissioners consider expansion to Lakeland Linder International Airport
Lakeland Commissioners are expected to formally accept a grant on Monday that will help fund an update to Lakeland Linder’s Airport Layout Plan Study.
Lakeland Commissioners are expected to formally accept a grant on Monday that will help fund an update to Lakeland Linder’s Airport Layout Plan Study.
Governor Ron DeSantis signs 3 bills cracking down on illegal immigration
Three new bills aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration were signed into law on Friday.
Three new bills aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration were signed into law on Friday.
Experimental aircraft bursts into flames after crashing into Polk County field
Emergency responders credit a pilot’s quick thinking for keeping people safe when his experimental aircraft burst into flames after he crash landed in a Polk County field.
Emergency responders credit a pilot’s quick thinking for keeping people safe when his experimental aircraft burst into flames after he crash landed in a Polk County field.
More people moved to these US counties in 2023 than anywhere else
The U.S. Census Bureau released data on Thursday showing the top 10 counties in the country with the most population growth in 2023.
The U.S. Census Bureau released data on Thursday showing the top 10 counties in the country with the most population growth in 2023.
Lakeland men wanted in shooting that left 3-year-old boy dead: Police Chief
Days after a Lakeland shooting that left a 3-year-old boy dead, a search is underway for two men investigators believe were involved.
Days after a Lakeland shooting that left a 3-year-old boy dead, a search is underway for two men investigators believe were involved.
Bay Area man busted in child sex sting arrested after going on the run: ‘He’s a filthy-talking rascal'
A man Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd describes as a ‘filthy-talking rascal’ has been arrested after going on the lam following a multi-agency child sex sting.
A man Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd describes as a ‘filthy-talking rascal’ has been arrested after going on the lam following a multi-agency child sex sting.