Homeless man struck, killed in hit-and-run in Winter Haven: PCSO
A homeless man was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Winter Haven on Thursday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A homeless man was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Winter Haven on Thursday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Auburndale High School student struck by car, possibly concussed: 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.
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.
Hospital patient dumping: Solutions to help alleviate homeless shelter, according to experts
A homeless services provider in Lakeland is overwhelmed by hospitals continuing to dump patients onto its doorstep. But, what are possible short and long-term solutions to help alleviate the growing crisis?
A homeless services provider in Lakeland is overwhelmed by hospitals continuing to dump patients onto its doorstep. But, what are possible short and long-term solutions to help alleviate the growing crisis?
Shooting in Winter Haven pub parking lot injures 1
Winter Haven police are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital shortly after midnight.
Winter Haven police are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital shortly after midnight.
Lakeland high school teacher, soccer coach admits to sexually battering student twice: Deputies
A Star Athletes Academy teacher was arrested on Tuesday after an investigation revealed that he sexually battered a student twice, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Star Athletes Academy teacher was arrested on Tuesday after an investigation revealed that he sexually battered a student twice, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Publix unveils 8 limited-time ice cream flavors for 2024
Publix shoppers now have more options when it comes to satisfying their sweet tooth.
Publix shoppers now have more options when it comes to satisfying their sweet tooth.
Lake Wales physical therapist arrested for secretly recording changing room in his office
A physical therapist in Lake Wales has been arrested and charged with video voyeurism of a juvenile after police say he was secretly recording a changing room within his office.
A physical therapist in Lake Wales has been arrested and charged with video voyeurism of a juvenile after police say he was secretly recording a changing room within his office.
Polk County suspected roof repair scammer arrested, accused of bilking victim out of nearly $25K
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for residents who may have been victimized by a suspected roof repair scammer who’s accused of bilking an elderly man out of more than $20K for work that wasn’t necessary and never completed.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for residents who may have been victimized by a suspected roof repair scammer who’s accused of bilking an elderly man out of more than $20K for work that wasn’t necessary and never completed.
Lakeland homeless shelter faces crisis as hospitals dump patients on its doorstep: 'They lied to me'
A homeless services provider in Polk County is overwhelmed with patients being dumped on their doorsteps by hospitals all across Florida.
A homeless services provider in Polk County is overwhelmed with patients being dumped on their doorsteps by hospitals all across Florida.
Convicted killer Marcelle Waldon faces death penalty in deaths of former Lakeland commissioner and her husband
The trial is over for the man accused of stabbing and killing a former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband in 2020, and on Monday a jury will consider whether or not Marcelle Waldon will face the death penalty.
The trial is over for the man accused of stabbing and killing a former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband in 2020, and on Monday a jury will consider whether or not Marcelle Waldon will face the death penalty.
Vigil held to remember Sierra Hernandez and Edil Rodriguez in Bartow, loved ones celebrate their lives
Over 100 friends and family held a vigil and celebration of life for 20-year-old Sierra Hernandez and 33-year-old Edil Rodriguez on Saturday evening at a park in Bartow.
Over 100 friends and family held a vigil and celebration of life for 20-year-old Sierra Hernandez and 33-year-old Edil Rodriguez on Saturday evening at a park in Bartow.
Motorcyclist dies in Lakeland after hitting pickup truck, police say
A 33-year-old motorcyclist from Lake Wales died early Saturday morning after a crash in Lakeland, according to police.
A 33-year-old motorcyclist from Lake Wales died early Saturday morning after a crash in Lakeland, according to police.
First downtown dog park coming to Lakeland
The City of Lakeland will soon be getting its first downtown dog park.
The City of Lakeland will soon be getting its first downtown dog park.
Attempted murder suspect arrested after firing shots in Winter Haven backyard: Police
A man accused of firing gunshots and threatening to kill a Winter Haven resident he had an argument with has been arrested.
A man accused of firing gunshots and threatening to kill a Winter Haven resident he had an argument with has been arrested.
Haines City food truck ban put on pause: ‘We just want to open up’
A controversial proposal that would ban food trucks from operating within 100 feet of a Haines City restaurant has been tabled by commissioners for two weeks.
A controversial proposal that would ban food trucks from operating within 100 feet of a Haines City restaurant has been tabled by commissioners for two weeks.
Longtime Lakeland cobbler gets next generation interested in shoe repair with viral social media videos
A Lakeland man who is carrying on his family’s 100-year-old cobbler tradition is taking one of the oldest professions in the world into the 21st century through social media.
A Lakeland man who is carrying on his family’s 100-year-old cobbler tradition is taking one of the oldest professions in the world into the 21st century through social media.
Meet the Polk County man featured on ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’: ‘I’m looking for my forever person’
The new season of ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ premieres Thursday night on FOX, and it features a Polk County man, Nathan Smothers.
The new season of ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ premieres Thursday night on FOX, and it features a Polk County man, Nathan Smothers.
2 arrested in Winter Haven traffic stop turned drug bust
Two men are facing multiple drug charges after police say they found bags of methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, and ecstasy inside a vehicle they recently pulled over in Winter Haven.
Two men are facing multiple drug charges after police say they found bags of methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, and ecstasy inside a vehicle they recently pulled over in Winter Haven.
Haines City food truck ban proposal has entrepreneurs on edge: ‘The food truck is how we pay our bills’
A national civil liberties law firm is urging officials in Haines City to "cease efforts to pass a near-total ban on food trucks" ahead of a final reading during a city commission meeting Thursday night.
A national civil liberties law firm is urging officials in Haines City to "cease efforts to pass a near-total ban on food trucks" ahead of a final reading during a city commission meeting Thursday night.
4 immigrants arrested for burglary spree in Haines City subdivision: Police
The Haines City Police Department arrested four immigrants lacking permanent legal status who were linked to a burglary spree in a local subdivision as part of an organized crackdown.
The Haines City Police Department arrested four immigrants lacking permanent legal status who were linked to a burglary spree in a local subdivision as part of an organized crackdown.