Need for housing vouchers eight times what’s available in Lakeland, study finds
The number of eligible households far outnumbers the number of available housing vouchers, according to a new Zillow survey.
The number of eligible households far outnumbers the number of available housing vouchers, according to a new Zillow survey.
Lake Wales flea market vendors left with damages after severe storms
Winter Haven and Lake Wales were battered by high winds, heavy rain and hail Wednesday evening – causing scattered storm damage.
Winter Haven and Lake Wales were battered by high winds, heavy rain and hail Wednesday evening – causing scattered storm damage.
Polk school bus driver who ‘didn’t want to get in trouble at work’ accused of damaging surveillance system
Polk County deputies arrested a school bus driver on one count of felony criminal mischief after they say he repeatedly damaged the video surveillance system hard drive on his bus.
Polk County deputies arrested a school bus driver on one count of felony criminal mischief after they say he repeatedly damaged the video surveillance system hard drive on his bus.
Man suspected in fatal Polk County DUI crash dies following arrest, deputies say
The suspect in a deadly DUI crash, who was in the country illegally, suffered a delayed death after being arrested, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
The suspect in a deadly DUI crash, who was in the country illegally, suffered a delayed death after being arrested, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Domestic violence suspect dies after threatening to kill bedridden woman in Polk County, deputies say
A man accused of threatening to kill a bedridden woman – who was the suspect's family member – died after being arrested, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A man accused of threatening to kill a bedridden woman – who was the suspect's family member – died after being arrested, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
PCSO: 2 arrested in ‘ambush’ murder of motorcyclist in Bartow
A man and a woman have been arrested in connection to the shooting death of a motorcyclist in Polk County.
A man and a woman have been arrested in connection to the shooting death of a motorcyclist in Polk County.
Polk County Health Department warns of Triple-E after 2 horses test positive
The Florida Department of Health in Polk County is warning people of a rise in mosquito-borne disease activity.
The Florida Department of Health in Polk County is warning people of a rise in mosquito-borne disease activity.
Polk County deputies search for hit-and-run driver involved in deadly bicyclist crash
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the suspected driver and vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run that left one bicyclist dead.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the suspected driver and vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run that left one bicyclist dead.
Polk County looking into ways to make dangerous curve on Dietz Road safer
As a Former Bartow Police Chief, Tony Sparks was used to dangerous workplace situations.
As a Former Bartow Police Chief, Tony Sparks was used to dangerous workplace situations.
Police: Woman with knife arrested while trying to enter Davenport high school
A woman is facing third-degree felony charges after police say she tried to get into Ridge Community High School’s campus with a knife on Friday morning.
A woman is facing third-degree felony charges after police say she tried to get into Ridge Community High School’s campus with a knife on Friday morning.
Corrections officer accused of threatening deputy arresting him for DUI: ‘Your time is coming'
A Florida Department of Corrections officer found himself on the other side of the bars after investigators say he had a breath alcohol level more than three times the legal limit when he crashed a vehicle into a guardrail.
A Florida Department of Corrections officer found himself on the other side of the bars after investigators say he had a breath alcohol level more than three times the legal limit when he crashed a vehicle into a guardrail.
New Polk County ordinance restricts median use, aimed at pedestrian safety
Polk County commissioners passed an ordinance Tuesday intended to prohibit the dangerous use of public rights-of-way.
Polk County commissioners passed an ordinance Tuesday intended to prohibit the dangerous use of public rights-of-way.
Lakeland firefighters limit use of protective gear due to PFAS exposure
The gear is supposed to protect them, but those uniforms may be doing the opposite, exposing them to chemicals that put them at higher risk for cancer.
The gear is supposed to protect them, but those uniforms may be doing the opposite, exposing them to chemicals that put them at higher risk for cancer.
Haines City fire chief part of team that created lifesaving devices
Firefighters are quick to respond in an emergency, but one local fire chief took his public safety efforts one step forward.
Firefighters are quick to respond in an emergency, but one local fire chief took his public safety efforts one step forward.
PCSO: 1 killed in Mulberry roll-over crash that toppled a streetlight
A fatal Mulberry crash that claimed the life of a Lakeland woman is under investigation.
A fatal Mulberry crash that claimed the life of a Lakeland woman is under investigation.
Multi-vehicle crash kills 2, injures 4 in Polk County, deputies say
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash involving five vehicles that occurred Tuesday morning.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash involving five vehicles that occurred Tuesday morning.
Polk County man shoots, kills stepson before turning gun on himself following hostage situation, police say
A man and his 19-year-old stepson are dead following a hostage situation early Monday morning in Lake Wales.
A man and his 19-year-old stepson are dead following a hostage situation early Monday morning in Lake Wales.
Patty Wagstaff reflects on her aviation career
At Sun N' Fun last week Patty Wagstaff reflected on her career and gave some advice to the next generation of female aviators.
At Sun N' Fun last week Patty Wagstaff reflected on her career and gave some advice to the next generation of female aviators.
Bats take up residence at a South Lakeland apartment complex
Residents of a South Lakeland apartment complex have a big problem after thousands of bats have moved in.
Residents of a South Lakeland apartment complex have a big problem after thousands of bats have moved in.
Florida man accused of running crime ring to steal equipment from Home Depot and sell it online
A state-wide investigation led to the arrests of a Florida man and several others accused of selling heavy equipment they stole from Home Depot stores throughout Florida.
A state-wide investigation led to the arrests of a Florida man and several others accused of selling heavy equipment they stole from Home Depot stores throughout Florida.