19-year-old man arrested after troopers find over 4 pounds of marijuana during traffic stop on US-27: FHP
A 19-year-old Kissimmee man was arrested on Thursday afternoon after troopers found bags full of marijuana in his car, according to officials.
A 19-year-old Kissimmee man was arrested on Thursday afternoon after troopers found bags full of marijuana in his car, according to officials.
Polk County man facing 13 charges including attempted murder after choking deputy: 'Don't shoot me'
A 22-year-old man tried to kill a deputy and dented a patrol car while resisting arrest in Mulberry on Wednesday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A 22-year-old man tried to kill a deputy and dented a patrol car while resisting arrest in Mulberry on Wednesday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
New Winter Haven affordable housing units to help those facing difficult life challenges
A unique pilot project is in the works in Polk County to address the critical need for affordable housing, but the project isn't just about building more homes.
A unique pilot project is in the works in Polk County to address the critical need for affordable housing, but the project isn't just about building more homes.
Lakeland school combines education with farming: ‘They get to experience nature’
Two Bay Area educators have joined forces to make learning easier for students.
Two Bay Area educators have joined forces to make learning easier for students.
Driver hospitalized after crashing truck through Polk County home
One person was injured Wednesday morning when deputies say a Ford pickup truck crashed through a Polk County home.
One person was injured Wednesday morning when deputies say a Ford pickup truck crashed through a Polk County home.
Florida man gifts ‘mortified’ ex-girlfriend stolen statues for Valentine’s Day: Sheriff Grady Judd
A Polk County man is spending Valentine’s Day in jail after Sheriff Grady Judd says he not only stole statues out of a front yard, but he gifted them to his ex-girlfriend.
A Polk County man is spending Valentine’s Day in jail after Sheriff Grady Judd says he not only stole statues out of a front yard, but he gifted them to his ex-girlfriend.
Winter Haven man wanted in pub shooting that hospitalized 1
Police in Winter Haven are searching for a man they say shot someone outside The Office Pub last week.
Police in Winter Haven are searching for a man they say shot someone outside The Office Pub last week.
Suspected puppy thieves on the run after taking little dog from Winter Haven teen
Police in Winter Haven are searching for a couple they say stole a puppy from a teenager on Tuesday.
Police in Winter Haven are searching for a couple they say stole a puppy from a teenager on Tuesday.
Polk deputies: Diesel spill reported after crash with injuries on SR-60
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says injuries were reported in a crash involving a tanker and car.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says injuries were reported in a crash involving a tanker and car.
Haines City hopes to revive rich history, legacy of Historic Oakland Business District
The Historic Oakland Business District on Dr. Martin Luther King Way in Haines City was once a thriving business district decades ago.
The Historic Oakland Business District on Dr. Martin Luther King Way in Haines City was once a thriving business district decades ago.
Former DCF worker, husband arrested after 2 children found in ‘deplorable conditions’ at Polk County home
A now former DCF employee and her husband were arrested in Polk County on Saturday after officials discovered their home was covered in trash, feces and dog urine, according to authorities.
A now former DCF employee and her husband were arrested in Polk County on Saturday after officials discovered their home was covered in trash, feces and dog urine, according to authorities.
'Drunk' Florida man abandons airboat in front of sheriff substation: ‘He made some very poor decisions’
A mechanic for the Polk County School Board is facing DUI charges after deputies say he abandoned an airboat in front of a sheriff’s substation on Sunday.
A mechanic for the Polk County School Board is facing DUI charges after deputies say he abandoned an airboat in front of a sheriff’s substation on Sunday.
Frostproof man arrested for DUI months after fiery fatal crash: ‘I messed up’
A suspected drunk driver has been arrested approximately seven months after a fiery crash killed his passenger.
A suspected drunk driver has been arrested approximately seven months after a fiery crash killed his passenger.
1 dead after mobile home fire in Lake Alfred
One person died in a mobile home fire early Monday morning, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.
One person died in a mobile home fire early Monday morning, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.
Pedestrian hit by truck in Lakeland during fatal crash, police say
A 23-year-old Lakeland man died at Lakeland Regional Health after being hit by a truck early Sunday morning, according to police.
A 23-year-old Lakeland man died at Lakeland Regional Health after being hit by a truck early Sunday morning, according to police.
Polk County teacher and students display work in Black History Month art show
For the second year in a row, the Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency is celebrating Black History Month with a special art show at the Lake Eva Gallery.
For the second year in a row, the Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency is celebrating Black History Month with a special art show at the Lake Eva Gallery.
Polk County parents concerned after fourth student struck by vehicle while headed to school
A 14-year-old student at Auburndale High School was struck by a vehicle and suffered a possible concussion on Friday morning, according to police.
A 14-year-old student at Auburndale High School was struck by a vehicle and suffered a possible concussion on Friday morning, according to police.
Former Ford Model-T dealership, antique store for sale in downtown Lakeland
You could own a part of Lakeland's rich history. Thom Downs' Antiques, a 102-year-old building in downtown is currently up for sale, for the first time in 65 years.
You could own a part of Lakeland's rich history. Thom Downs' Antiques, a 102-year-old building in downtown is currently up for sale, for the first time in 65 years.
Lakeland music producer honored at Grammy's for work on Taylor Swift album 'Midnights'
Jonathan Gautier has gone from Lakeland to Los Angeles, and back. The graduate of Polk County public schools won the biggest award in music.
Jonathan Gautier has gone from Lakeland to Los Angeles, and back. The graduate of Polk County public schools won the biggest award in music.
Arrest made year after deadly Lake Wales crash
Lake Wales police have made an arrest in a deadly crash that happened on Feb. 25, 2023.
Lake Wales police have made an arrest in a deadly crash that happened on Feb. 25, 2023.