‘Swan fathers’ round up Lake Morton’s beloved birds for annual health exam
The 43rd annual 'Swan Roundup' got underway in Lakeland Tuesday morning as city employees headed out on Lake Morton to check on their beloved feathered friends.
The 43rd annual 'Swan Roundup' got underway in Lakeland Tuesday morning as city employees headed out on Lake Morton to check on their beloved feathered friends.
Uber driver, after-school daycare teacher among 6 arrested in undercover child sexual predator sting: PCSO
Six men have been arrested following a multi-county, week-long, undercover focused on sexual predators who target children, solicit children online, and travel to an undercover location to sexually batter children.
Six men have been arrested following a multi-county, week-long, undercover focused on sexual predators who target children, solicit children online, and travel to an undercover location to sexually batter children.
Sonar search company hopes to solve 58-year-old unsolved missing person's case in Polk County
A company that searches for missing people is now setting its sights on a 58-year-old Polk County cold case.
A company that searches for missing people is now setting its sights on a 58-year-old Polk County cold case.
Armed suspect shot, killed after threatening law enforcement officers with a knife in Polk County: Deputies
An armed man accused of stealing a vehicle in Polk County was shot and killed by law enforcement officers who say he punched a police sergeant, fought off a K9 and threatened them with a knife.
An armed man accused of stealing a vehicle in Polk County was shot and killed by law enforcement officers who say he punched a police sergeant, fought off a K9 and threatened them with a knife.
Where is Tonya Whipp? Investigators comb through evidence seized during search of boyfriend’s home
Detectives are combing through evidence seized during a search warrant executed on the Auburndale home where a missing woman used to live with her boyfriend.
Detectives are combing through evidence seized during a search warrant executed on the Auburndale home where a missing woman used to live with her boyfriend.
Where’s Tonya Whipp? Police search home of missing woman’s boyfriend who was in prison for attempted murder
The search for missing Auburndale woman Tonya Whipp continued Wednesday as police searched her boyfriend’s home.
The search for missing Auburndale woman Tonya Whipp continued Wednesday as police searched her boyfriend’s home.
Faith in Action: Polk ministry helps adults with disabilities gain independence
After high school, adults with special needs don't always get the support they need to keep growing. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for people with a disability is about twice as high as those with no disability.
After high school, adults with special needs don't always get the support they need to keep growing. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for people with a disability is about twice as high as those with no disability.
Polk Deputy Blane Lane remembered 1 year after being killed in line of duty: ‘He’s not going to be forgotten’
The mother of fallen Polk County Deputy Blane Lane is preparing to mark one year since his death in the line of duty.
The mother of fallen Polk County Deputy Blane Lane is preparing to mark one year since his death in the line of duty.
Traumatic Brain Injury Kit on ambulances aims to treat pediatric brain injuries on scene
Seconds matter when treating pediatric brain injuries, which is why Polk County first responders are now equipped with a life-saving tool.
Seconds matter when treating pediatric brain injuries, which is why Polk County first responders are now equipped with a life-saving tool.
Lakeland police investigating rope tied like noose outside non-profit
Was it a hate crime or just a prank? The Lakeland Police Department is investigating an incident involving a rope tied to look like a noose found outside a non-profit organization.
Was it a hate crime or just a prank? The Lakeland Police Department is investigating an incident involving a rope tied to look like a noose found outside a non-profit organization.
Convicted killer eluded execution but dies in prison more than 42 years after murders: Deputies
A killer convicted in 1981 of three counts of first-degree murder died in prison on Saturday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A killer convicted in 1981 of three counts of first-degree murder died in prison on Saturday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Several Bay Area shelters to reduce adoption fees for national "Empty the Shelters" event
It's a problem impacting shelters nationwide: overcrowding due to record numbers of owner-surrender & stray intakes.
It's a problem impacting shelters nationwide: overcrowding due to record numbers of owner-surrender & stray intakes.
Driver suspected in deadly Polk County hit-and-run arrested as family mourns loss of 9-year-old boy
The driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that resulted in the death of a nine-year-old on Friday night has been arrested, according to authorities.
The driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that resulted in the death of a nine-year-old on Friday night has been arrested, according to authorities.
9-year-old child struck and killed in hit-and-run crash while riding bike; suspect at large: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a child riding their bicycle Friday night.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a child riding their bicycle Friday night.
Winter Haven family still searching for answers in death of loved one five years later
On this day, five years ago, a Winter Haven man was shot and killed in his sleep and the gunman has yet to be caught.
On this day, five years ago, a Winter Haven man was shot and killed in his sleep and the gunman has yet to be caught.
16 cars, tractor-trailer involved in Polk County crash, police say
A tractor-trailer and 16 cars were involved in a crash in Polk County on Thursday night, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
A tractor-trailer and 16 cars were involved in a crash in Polk County on Thursday night, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
Three teens arrested in connection with drive-by shooting, police say
Three teens were arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting in West Lakeland on Wednesday morning, according to Polk County Sheriff's Office detectives.
Three teens were arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting in West Lakeland on Wednesday morning, according to Polk County Sheriff's Office detectives.
LPD: 19-year-old pedestrian hit and killed in Lakeland crash
Early Thursday morning, a pedestrian was hit by a Lexus while trying to cross the road in Lakeland, according to police.
Early Thursday morning, a pedestrian was hit by a Lexus while trying to cross the road in Lakeland, according to police.
Elementary school placed on heightened security after armed suspect flees in Lake Wales: Police
Polk Avenue Elementary School was placed on heightened security after police believed an armed suspect was near the school on Wednesday, according to officials.
Polk Avenue Elementary School was placed on heightened security after police believed an armed suspect was near the school on Wednesday, according to officials.
Polk County teacher, Disney employees among 219 arrested in human trafficking-focused bust: PCSO
Three Disney employees and a high school teacher and coach were among more than 200 arrested in a week-long, undercover human trafficking-focused operation in Polk County.
Three Disney employees and a high school teacher and coach were among more than 200 arrested in a week-long, undercover human trafficking-focused operation in Polk County.