Tractor using artificial intelligence could be first of its kind in Florida at Auburndale blueberry farm
The future has arrived in Auburndale. A national machinery company recently showcased its newest piece of farm equipment at Polkdale Farms, which grows blueberries.
The future has arrived in Auburndale. A national machinery company recently showcased its newest piece of farm equipment at Polkdale Farms, which grows blueberries.
Police: Burglary suspect steals Winter Haven patrol car with K-9, crashes into vehicles
Winter Haven police say a homeless man burglarized an Amscot before stealing a police car – with a K-9 inside – and crashing into several vehicles.
Winter Haven police say a homeless man burglarized an Amscot before stealing a police car – with a K-9 inside – and crashing into several vehicles.
Wrong-way crash in Polk County leaves one motorcyclist dead
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly crash that occurred in Dundee on Saturday night.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly crash that occurred in Dundee on Saturday night.
Lakeland photographer makes it her mission to help foster children's personalities shine
If you're a parent, chances are you have thousands of pictures of your kids on your phone. But children in foster care, they could go years without having a good picture taken of themselves. It's why photographer Aime Stafford goes out of her way to make sure their faces are captured.
If you're a parent, chances are you have thousands of pictures of your kids on your phone. But children in foster care, they could go years without having a good picture taken of themselves. It's why photographer Aime Stafford goes out of her way to make sure their faces are captured.
Lakeland PD release images of persons of interest who may have details related to newborn found in dumpster
Surveillance images of four individuals and a vehicle were released by Lakeland police in hopes of figuring out how the body of a male baby ended up in a dumpster.
Surveillance images of four individuals and a vehicle were released by Lakeland police in hopes of figuring out how the body of a male baby ended up in a dumpster.
Lakeland baby found dead in dumpster, police chief says
While a man was combing through a dumpster behind a Lakeland business, he came across a bag. Inside that bag was a deceased baby, the police chief said Thursday.
While a man was combing through a dumpster behind a Lakeland business, he came across a bag. Inside that bag was a deceased baby, the police chief said Thursday.
13-year-old with criminal history arrested after shooting Lakeland officer in the foot, officials say
Polk County investigators identified the 13-year-old who fired a round at a Lakeland officer, striking him in the foot. Other officers shoot at the teen, sending him to the hospital.
Polk County investigators identified the 13-year-old who fired a round at a Lakeland officer, striking him in the foot. Other officers shoot at the teen, sending him to the hospital.
Florida reinstates Lake Wales city commissioner after jury acquittal
In October, a jury found Kristen Tieshia Fitzgerald not guilty in a jury trial after she was accused of threatening a boy with a gun. Fitzgerald was a Lake Wales commissioner at the time of her arrest.
In October, a jury found Kristen Tieshia Fitzgerald not guilty in a jury trial after she was accused of threatening a boy with a gun. Fitzgerald was a Lake Wales commissioner at the time of her arrest.
Polk deputies: Mulberry driver who caused double-fatal crash was illegally in the U.S.
Polk County investigators arrested the driver involved in Tuesday's deadly crash that injured five people, including a Bartow High senior who is set to graduate this month. Officials said the suspect didn't have a valid driver's license and was in the country illegally.
Polk County investigators arrested the driver involved in Tuesday's deadly crash that injured five people, including a Bartow High senior who is set to graduate this month. Officials said the suspect didn't have a valid driver's license and was in the country illegally.
Bartow High School senior among 5 injured in double fatal crash, investigators say
A crash early Tuesday morning claimed the lives of two people and injured five others, including a Bartow High School senior.
A crash early Tuesday morning claimed the lives of two people and injured five others, including a Bartow High School senior.
Bartow riding program executive director arrested after 8 horses found in bad condition
The executive director of a well-known riding program for veterans and kids with challenges has been arrested on abuse and neglect charges.
The executive director of a well-known riding program for veterans and kids with challenges has been arrested on abuse and neglect charges.
Man accused of randomly stabbing Davenport RaceTrac employee less than 1 month after being released from jail
A RaceTrac employee is recovering after police say she was stabbed by a convicted felon Monday morning.
A RaceTrac employee is recovering after police say she was stabbed by a convicted felon Monday morning.
Police: 2 killed after Haines City driver runs red light, collides with Florida's Natural semi-truck
Two passengers were killed in a Lake Wales crash involving a semi-truck and a red-light runner, according to police.
Two passengers were killed in a Lake Wales crash involving a semi-truck and a red-light runner, according to police.
Frostproof man determined to be the first to commercially grow avocados in Central Florida
If you are going out to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, there's a good chance you're going to be eating guacamole – which is made from avocados.
If you are going out to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, there's a good chance you're going to be eating guacamole – which is made from avocados.
'He’s honoring my baby': Manatee deputy to start memorial ride for fallen Polk deputy
Polk County Deputy Blane Lane died doing what he loved and his brothers and sisters in law enforcement will make sure he’s never forgotten.
Polk County Deputy Blane Lane died doing what he loved and his brothers and sisters in law enforcement will make sure he’s never forgotten.
Family, loved ones left picking up the pieces after mother, three children shot to death in Lake Wales
The shock and disbelief continues in Lake Wales after a mother and her three children were shot to death Tuesday by the woman's boyfriend.
The shock and disbelief continues in Lake Wales after a mother and her three children were shot to death Tuesday by the woman's boyfriend.
Man accused of murdering Lake Wales mother and her 3 kids shot, killed by officers at Florida motel
The man accused of murdering a Lake Wales mother and her three children was shot and killed by a law enforcement officer at a motel north of Orlando on Wednesday, according to police.
The man accused of murdering a Lake Wales mother and her three children was shot and killed by a law enforcement officer at a motel north of Orlando on Wednesday, according to police.
Chinese-made drones used by some Florida law enforcement agencies grounded under new state law
A new state law that is now being enforced prohibits agencies from using Chinese-made drones, such as DJI, which is one of the most popular brands.
A new state law that is now being enforced prohibits agencies from using Chinese-made drones, such as DJI, which is one of the most popular brands.
Auburndale man arrested in connection with shooting that left three hospitalized
On Saturday night, Auburndale Police and the Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to a report that three people were shot in the 3000 block of Allred Drive.
On Saturday night, Auburndale Police and the Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to a report that three people were shot in the 3000 block of Allred Drive.
Bok Towers changes tune this weekend with Taylor Swift music
The Bok Tower Gardens will be playing eight songs from the music superstar – a change from the traditional scores coming from the Florida landmark.
The Bok Tower Gardens will be playing eight songs from the music superstar – a change from the traditional scores coming from the Florida landmark.