Teen with ‘organized criminal mind’ among 6 arrested in gang operation targeting those stealing guns from cars

Six people were charged in ‘Operation Gangs & Guns’ in Polk County after deputies busted a Lakeland gang accused of burglarizing cars to steal guns. Of those arrested, a 17-year-old described as an "organized criminal mind" who recruited members to commit crimes with him. 

Lakeland powerlifter ready to defend world title

What started as a weight loss journey has become a new life for Lakeland's Ayecia Bryant. 

Davenport man dies after crash in Polk County: FHP

One man was killed in a crash in Polk County early Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

2 Lakeland men plead guilty in drive-by shooting that injured 11

Two men pled guilty to federal charges in connection to a drive-by shooting in Lakeland that injured 11 people, authorities announced Wednesday.

Deadly Polk County road rage shooting suspect arrested: Sheriff

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is begging people not to engage in road rage after one trucker ended up dead and another one is in jail for second-degree murder following a deadly conflict on an Interstate 4 off-ramp in Davenport. 

Motorcyclist killed in Lakeland crash: PSCO

A Lakeland motorcyclist died on Sunday evening after his bike crashed into a Jeep, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Fatal Lake Wales crash under investigation: PCSO

One man was killed, and two other people were injured in a vehicle crash Sunday morning in Lake Wales.

Suspect on the run after man shot exiting I-4 in Davenport: PCSO

Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a suspect who shot a man as he exited I-4 onto US 27 in Davenport early Sunday morning. 

One person killed in Lake Wales crash, police say

On Sunday afternoon one person was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Lake Wales, according to authorities.