1 dead, 2 injured after car strikes traffic pole in Lakeland: Police

One person died, and two others were injured after a car veered off the road and struck a traffic pole in Lakeland on Wednesday night.

Polk County man wins $5 million top prize from $20 scratch-off

A Polk County man turned $20 into a $5 million top prize playing the GOLD RUSH LIMITED scratch-off game, according to the Florida Lottery.

Man killed in crash involving semi truck in Lake Wales: PCSO

A Highlands County man was killed in a crash involving a semi-truck Monday night in Lake Wales, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Pest, lawn service worker exposes himself to 76-year-old woman, arrested twice in 1 week: PCSO

A 27-year-old Lake Wales man was arrested twice for exposing himself to two different woman while he was at their homes to offer pest and lawn services, according to deputies.

5-year-old girl dies after crash involving Auburndale police truck: Officials

According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, a 5-year-old girl died on Saturday after the car she was riding in was hit by an Auburndale Police Department pickup truck that was responding to an emergency.

Plane makes emergency landing in Polk County: PCSO

Two people on board a plane that made an emergency landing in Lakeland on Wednesday have a little more to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. 

Community helps Lakeland food pantry destroyed in fire ahead of Thanksgiving rush

It has been nearly a week since a man was arrested for setting a Lakeland food pantry on fire and causing the destruction of Thanksgiving meals for thousands of families.

Faith in Action: Lakeland pastor lifts her voice while lifting up others

When a Lakeland pastor found, at a young age, that she was blessed with a beautiful, powerful voice, she hoped to someday use it to make a difference.

Train derails in Fort Meade near phosphate plant

A train derailed in Fort Meade near the Mosaic phosphate mine in Fort Meade on Tuesday.

Lakeland food pantry set on fire, seeking donations ahead of Thanksgiving

Days after a Lakeland food pantry lost everything from an intentionally set fire, staff and volunteers are asking the community for food donations, hoping to still serve the community this Thanksgiving.

Homeless man hit, killed by train after 'lounging' on tracks: PCSO

A homeless man laid down in front of a train in Auburndale on Friday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.