Cypress Gardens ski team helps girls discover the thrill waterskiing
Winter Haven is the waterski capitol of the world, making it the perfect place to learn and help diversify the sport.
Winter Haven is the waterski capitol of the world, making it the perfect place to learn and help diversify the sport.
Polk County residents to pay more for trash services as commissioners select 2 waste removal companies
For most of 2022, Polk County residents were dealing with trash piling up on their curbs and even in their homes for days, sometimes weeks.
For most of 2022, Polk County residents were dealing with trash piling up on their curbs and even in their homes for days, sometimes weeks.
Armed robbers arrested on I-4, says Auburndale police and PCSO
Auburndale police and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office say they charged armed robbers early on Monday morning.
Auburndale police and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office say they charged armed robbers early on Monday morning.
Winter Haven woman thrown out of car during fatal crash, troopers say
A Winter Haven woman died early on Sunday morning after being thrown out of her car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Winter Haven woman died early on Sunday morning after being thrown out of her car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Grady Judd: Woman, unborn baby killed in ‘violent and horrific double murder’ before suspect shot himself
A pregnant woman and her unborn baby have been killed in an apparent domestic-related double murder-suicide, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A pregnant woman and her unborn baby have been killed in an apparent domestic-related double murder-suicide, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Suspect charged with attempted murder arrested in Lakeland, HCSO says
A man suspected of shooting another man several times in Tampa was arrested after being found by the Lakeland Police Department.
A man suspected of shooting another man several times in Tampa was arrested after being found by the Lakeland Police Department.
Lakeland train derailment victims sue 3 trucking companies after crash
A week, after a train collided with a truck and derailed in Lakeland, 10 people on board, have filed a lawsuit against several trucking companies.
A week, after a train collided with a truck and derailed in Lakeland, 10 people on board, have filed a lawsuit against several trucking companies.
Former Dade City fire inspector stole appliances from Lowe's using fraudulent city card: Police
A former fire inspector for Dade City is facing felony charges after police say he opened a Lowe’s credit card in the city’s name without permission and used it to buy several appliances.
A former fire inspector for Dade City is facing felony charges after police say he opened a Lowe’s credit card in the city’s name without permission and used it to buy several appliances.
Polk County shooting leads to the arrest of 2, including state corrections officer
A state corrections officer found herself on the other side of the law Tuesday morning after she was arrested in Polk County.
A state corrections officer found herself on the other side of the law Tuesday morning after she was arrested in Polk County.
Polk County mosquito control teams focus on prevention efforts to prevent malaria spread
As teams in Sarasota County investigate a seventh suspected case of malaria, mosquito control teams across the Bay Area are focused on prevention.
As teams in Sarasota County investigate a seventh suspected case of malaria, mosquito control teams across the Bay Area are focused on prevention.
Haines City staff helps woman find unmarked grave of little brother who died five decades ago
Veronica Bermudes never would have found the grave of her little brother, Ricardo, had it not been for sharp eyes and a caring staff at city hall in Haines City.
Veronica Bermudes never would have found the grave of her little brother, Ricardo, had it not been for sharp eyes and a caring staff at city hall in Haines City.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $900 million: What are your odds of winning?
The Powerball jackpot is now the third highest in its history, with $900 million at stake.
The Powerball jackpot is now the third highest in its history, with $900 million at stake.
Pedestrian killed after being hit by pickup truck in Lakeland, police say
A 62-year-old Lakeland man died after getting hit by a truck on Williamstown Boulevard on Sunday night, according to police.
A 62-year-old Lakeland man died after getting hit by a truck on Williamstown Boulevard on Sunday night, according to police.
7 passengers injured in Lakeland train derailment after semi-truck crash: First responders
Eight passengers were injured after an Amtrak train derailed during a crash involving a semi-truck in Lakeland Friday evening, first responders said.
Eight passengers were injured after an Amtrak train derailed during a crash involving a semi-truck in Lakeland Friday evening, first responders said.
Mobile home rent at Fort Meade park could double with new owner
The 23-acre city-owned mobile home park off of East Broadway Street may be under new ownership by September, and that means rent could double for residents.
The 23-acre city-owned mobile home park off of East Broadway Street may be under new ownership by September, and that means rent could double for residents.
Lakeland creates new youth council to bring ‘fresh ideas,' keep young residents active in community
Lakeland city commissioners will create a youth council to inject fresh ideas and the perspectives of youth in the community into local decision-making.
Lakeland city commissioners will create a youth council to inject fresh ideas and the perspectives of youth in the community into local decision-making.
Grady Judd: ‘Reckless’ teen driver speeding more than 100 mph before fatal crash arrested
A 19-year-old accused of causing a fatal crash near Lake Wales last month has been arrested.
A 19-year-old accused of causing a fatal crash near Lake Wales last month has been arrested.
Kids learn from college basketball coaches and athletes at Brandon Giles Skills Camp
The Brandon Giles Skills Camp at Polk State College is a chance for kids to sharpen their basketball skills.
The Brandon Giles Skills Camp at Polk State College is a chance for kids to sharpen their basketball skills.
4 officers justified in ‘use of force’ during viral arrest of Antwan Glover, state attorney says
"A misleading representation of the entire incident" is how state attorney Brian Haas is describing the now-viral videos of Antwan Glover's violent arrest by Lakeland police last December.
"A misleading representation of the entire incident" is how state attorney Brian Haas is describing the now-viral videos of Antwan Glover's violent arrest by Lakeland police last December.
PCSO: Lakeland man dies in crash near Jamison Road
A Lakeland man died on Monday afternoon after a driver tried to pass a car on SR 37 near Jamison Road according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Lakeland man died on Monday afternoon after a driver tried to pass a car on SR 37 near Jamison Road according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.