Trial for man accused of stabbing Lakeland commissioner, husband to death begins
The murder trial has begun for a man accused of killing a former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband.
The murder trial has begun for a man accused of killing a former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband.
Grady Judd: Man wanted in homeless camp murder suspected in missing Polk County woman’s death
A man suspected in a murder at a homeless camp back in November is now wanted in the death of a Polk County woman who was reported missing, Sheriff Grady Judd said.
A man suspected in a murder at a homeless camp back in November is now wanted in the death of a Polk County woman who was reported missing, Sheriff Grady Judd said.
Haines City mobile home catches fire, firefighters work for hours to put out flames
A mobile home in Haines City was destroyed after a fire early on Sunday morning, according to officials.
A mobile home in Haines City was destroyed after a fire early on Sunday morning, according to officials.
Police investigating possible murder-suicide at Lakeland apartment
A 61-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman were found dead inside a Lakeland apartment on Saturday afternoon, according to officials.
A 61-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman were found dead inside a Lakeland apartment on Saturday afternoon, according to officials.
60-foot-deep sinkhole opens in front of Highland City home: PCFR
According to Polk County Fire Rescue, an approximately 15 feet wide by 60 feet-deep sinkhole opened in front of a Polk County home on Saturday.
According to Polk County Fire Rescue, an approximately 15 feet wide by 60 feet-deep sinkhole opened in front of a Polk County home on Saturday.
Lakeland non-profit expands campus to serve more single mothers, children
A Lakeland-based non-profit is expanding their campus to serve more single mothers and their children.
A Lakeland-based non-profit is expanding their campus to serve more single mothers and their children.
Lakeland student hospitalized after consuming THC marijuana gummy she thought was candy
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating after deputies said three students at Sleepy Hill Middle School in Lakeland consumed THC marijuana gummies at school on Wednesday.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating after deputies said three students at Sleepy Hill Middle School in Lakeland consumed THC marijuana gummies at school on Wednesday.
Cats rescued from Polk County animal hoarding situation looking for forever homes
Dozens of cats rescued from an animal hoarding situation in Polk County are getting a second chance at a better and loving future.
Dozens of cats rescued from an animal hoarding situation in Polk County are getting a second chance at a better and loving future.
Pedestrian hit, killed in Polk County
All lanes of US 92 in Polk County have reopened following a fatal crash on Thursday morning.
All lanes of US 92 in Polk County have reopened following a fatal crash on Thursday morning.
Lakeland Electric closes coal-powered generator, has new plans for landfill
Lakeland Electric is closing the door on one chapter of energy production and opening another.
Lakeland Electric is closing the door on one chapter of energy production and opening another.
Trial for man accused of killing former Lakeland commissioner and husband moves forward with jury selection
A man accused of stabbing a former Lakeland commissioner and her husband to death is headed to trial three years after the double murder.
A man accused of stabbing a former Lakeland commissioner and her husband to death is headed to trial three years after the double murder.
Florida man throws beer can, fires AR-15 rifle after being upset by drivers speeding in his neighborhood: PCSO
A Polk County man is facing felony charges after investigators say his temper raced as a vehicle sped past his house.
A Polk County man is facing felony charges after investigators say his temper raced as a vehicle sped past his house.
Woman dies after hit-and-run, Lakeland police searching for driver
A 59-year-old woman died at Lakeland Regional Health after being hit by an unknown driver on Friday night, according to officials.
A 59-year-old woman died at Lakeland Regional Health after being hit by an unknown driver on Friday night, according to officials.
Fire in Winter Haven causes roof to collapse, evacuation of nearby apartment building
Flames shot through the roof of a building that was under construction on Friday night, according to officials.
Flames shot through the roof of a building that was under construction on Friday night, according to officials.
Loved ones remember 27-year-old woman killed in head-on crash
Loved ones are mourning the death of a 27-year-old woman after she was killed in a head-on crash.
Loved ones are mourning the death of a 27-year-old woman after she was killed in a head-on crash.
Land O' Lakes man dead after crash in unincorporated Lakeland, PCSO investigating
A 31-year-old Land O' Lakes man was killed during a crash in unincorporated Lakeland on Thursday, according to officials.
A 31-year-old Land O' Lakes man was killed during a crash in unincorporated Lakeland on Thursday, according to officials.
Lakeland ranks #20 on U-Haul's Top 25 U.S. Growth Cities in 2023
According to U-Haul, Lakeland has the perfect balance of small-town living and resort-style amenities.
According to U-Haul, Lakeland has the perfect balance of small-town living and resort-style amenities.
Suspected drunk semi-truck driver arrested in fatal head-on crash: PCSO
The driver of a semi-truck was arrested for DUI following a deadly head-on crash in Polk County.
The driver of a semi-truck was arrested for DUI following a deadly head-on crash in Polk County.
Frostproof JV basketball coach accused of inappropriate relationship threatened ‘to kill’ student: PCSO
A JV basketball coach at Frostproof Middle-Senior High School is facing four felony charges after deputies say he had an inappropriate relationship with a student at the school and threatened her life.
A JV basketball coach at Frostproof Middle-Senior High School is facing four felony charges after deputies say he had an inappropriate relationship with a student at the school and threatened her life.
‘Pornography addicted’ Wyoming worship leader claims temptation led him to molest child in Polk County: PCSO
A worship and youth group leader from Wyoming is facing first-degree felony charges after investigators say he molested a child while in Polk County.
A worship and youth group leader from Wyoming is facing first-degree felony charges after investigators say he molested a child while in Polk County.