Officials warn of wildfire season with dry conditions continuing across Florida
Dry conditions across the state has Florida Forest Service officials raising red flags over this wildfire season, which they said is already off to a hot and early start.
Dry conditions across the state has Florida Forest Service officials raising red flags over this wildfire season, which they said is already off to a hot and early start.
Haines City Police Department gets newly donated protective gear for K9 unit
As the Haines City Police Department grows, it’s adding new protective gear for its K9 unit on the front lines. The department received a donation of bulletproof and stab-proof vests for dogs in the unit.
As the Haines City Police Department grows, it’s adding new protective gear for its K9 unit on the front lines. The department received a donation of bulletproof and stab-proof vests for dogs in the unit.
Polk County providing financial assistance for residents still struggling after COVID-19 pandemic
Polk County is now extending a helping hand to people who have fallen behind on their bills because of COVID-19. Many were knocked down during the pandemic by losing their jobs or working fewer hours continue to get battered in the aftermath.
Polk County is now extending a helping hand to people who have fallen behind on their bills because of COVID-19. Many were knocked down during the pandemic by losing their jobs or working fewer hours continue to get battered in the aftermath.
1 dead, 10 injured after migrant bus crashes head-on with semi-tanker truck, sheriff says
A crash between a semi-tanker truck and a bus carrying migrant farm workers killed one person and injured 10 others early Monday morning.
A crash between a semi-tanker truck and a bus carrying migrant farm workers killed one person and injured 10 others early Monday morning.
Suspect arrested in connection with McDonald's Drive-Thru shooting
Lakeland Officers arrested 28-year-old Calvin Jordan Sousa on Sunday afternoon in connection with a shooting that occurred at the McDonald's at 5325 Frontage Road earlier in the day.
Lakeland Officers arrested 28-year-old Calvin Jordan Sousa on Sunday afternoon in connection with a shooting that occurred at the McDonald's at 5325 Frontage Road earlier in the day.
Dozens of clippings stolen from Florida Southern College's rose garden
Florida Southern College in Lakeland said someone snuck into their beloved rose garden and cut dozens of clippings off two of their most unusual plants.
Florida Southern College in Lakeland said someone snuck into their beloved rose garden and cut dozens of clippings off two of their most unusual plants.
Burn ban in place for Polk County after massive wildfire burn more 650 acres in River Ranch camping area
A burn ban is now in effect in Polk County following a massive wildfire that burned more than 650 acres and destroyed hundreds of out-buildings and a few campers, earlier this week.
A burn ban is now in effect in Polk County following a massive wildfire that burned more than 650 acres and destroyed hundreds of out-buildings and a few campers, earlier this week.
Tampa Bay area in ‘severe drought,’ communities issue burn bans
New drought maps released Thursday show most of the Tampa Bay area is in a severe drought. Fire officials say the dry and windy conditions create prime opportunities for brush fires to spread.
New drought maps released Thursday show most of the Tampa Bay area is in a severe drought. Fire officials say the dry and windy conditions create prime opportunities for brush fires to spread.
NTSB: Winter Haven mid-air plane collision occurred as student pilot was landing, per preliminary report
A student pilot was trying to land a small plane at a Winter Haven airport when it collided with another small plane in early March, sending both crashing into a lake and killing four people, according to the NTSB's preliminary report released this week.
A student pilot was trying to land a small plane at a Winter Haven airport when it collided with another small plane in early March, sending both crashing into a lake and killing four people, according to the NTSB's preliminary report released this week.
Wildfire destroys 200 outbuildings, burns more than 650 acres in Polk County
A massive wildfire in Polk County that burned nearly 660 acres is 100% contained and is now under investigation, the Florida Forest Service said.
A massive wildfire in Polk County that burned nearly 660 acres is 100% contained and is now under investigation, the Florida Forest Service said.
Massive wildfire covers 500 acres in Polk County, River Ranch camps closed
The River Ranch camping area in Polk County was closed early Tuesday evening while crews battle a growing wildfire.
The River Ranch camping area in Polk County was closed early Tuesday evening while crews battle a growing wildfire.
A Lakeland company is turning trash into fuel
A Lakeland company has decided to blaze a new trail by making a deal to turn its trash into fuel.
A Lakeland company has decided to blaze a new trail by making a deal to turn its trash into fuel.
PCSO: Bartow man gunned down while riding dirt bike
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is asking for help catching a killer.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is asking for help catching a killer.
Sun 'n Fun returns in Lakeland: Here's what to expect
A newer, slicker Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo takes flight on Tuesday, which is opening day.
A newer, slicker Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo takes flight on Tuesday, which is opening day.
Video showing Haines City officer punching armed suspect during arrest leads to investigation
The Haines City Police Department is investigating the actions of one of its officers after videos started circulating on social media of him throwing a suspect down and punching him.
The Haines City Police Department is investigating the actions of one of its officers after videos started circulating on social media of him throwing a suspect down and punching him.
Former Polk County deputy falsified time cards to collect thousands of dollars in overtime pay
A former Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy is facing fraud charges after investigators say he falsified time cards.
A former Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy is facing fraud charges after investigators say he falsified time cards.
Suspect steals wheelchair from para athlete training in Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the person or persons who stole a wheelchair from a para athlete while he was training on a lake.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the person or persons who stole a wheelchair from a para athlete while he was training on a lake.
Creation of Central Polk Parkway officially begins to reduce congestion in Polk County
Traffic tie-ups have unfortunately become a way of life in Tampa Bay, especially in Polk County where the population is exploding.
Traffic tie-ups have unfortunately become a way of life in Tampa Bay, especially in Polk County where the population is exploding.
Fiery crash in Polk County kills female driver who stopped in middle of road, deputies say
Polk County investigators say a woman “hesitated” on the roadway, leading another driver to crash into her vehicle. The woman's vehicle caught fire, and she died from her injuries.
Polk County investigators say a woman “hesitated” on the roadway, leading another driver to crash into her vehicle. The woman's vehicle caught fire, and she died from her injuries.
Bartow police arrest two suspects after man was shot in arm
Two men were arrested after shooting a man in the arm on Tuesday, according to Bartow police.
Two men were arrested after shooting a man in the arm on Tuesday, according to Bartow police.