Lakeland man hit, killed while walking along US 98: PCSO
A deadly pedestrian crash is under investigation in Polk County.
Red-light camera violations increase as Lakeland experiences major growth
With all the growth Lakeland has been experiencing, red-light camera violations have actually increased over the years. This is another reason why the city is taking a closer look at where these cameras and school speed zone cameras should be located.
Grady Judd: Man drowns in Lake Clinch on Sunday
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says that a man drowned in Lake Clinch on Sunday afternoon.
Talbot House withdraws application for E Memorial Blvd. location
A community and homeless services provider in Lakeland has withdrawn its application to move a new location.
Illicit use of ketamine on the rise in Polk County, harm reduction specialist says
According to a harm reduction specialist, the illicit use of ketamine is on the rise in Polk County.
Detroit Tigers, City of Lakeland break ground on $33M state-of-the-art training facility
The City of Lakeland and the Detroit Tigers announced they will be building a new state-of-the-art training facility for the team.
Woman charged in Polk County deputy's 2022 death stands trial
Nearly three years after Polk County Deputy Blane Lane was shot and killed in the line of duty, the woman facing murder charges in the case is standing trial.
Florida DEP, Mosaic meet with neighbors over proposed underground wastewater wells
At a community meeting Tuesday night, neighbors could learn more about Mosaic’s proposal to drill two test wells that could eventually be used to inject treated wastewater deep underground.
Sebring man found dead after Polk County car crash causes power outage: PCSO
A deadly car crash is under investigation in Polk County.
DEP grants to enhance Lakeland lakes: New technology set for trial at Lake Morton
Lake Mirror is one of three city lakes with excessive nutrient levels that will be cleaned up.
Illegal immigrants arrested after man struck in hit-and-run crash found dead inside mobile home: PCSO
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a neighborhood party ended with a 21-year-old man dead and six illegal immigrants going to jail early Sunday morning.
Lakeland Electric first utility in country to pilot liquid nitrogen generation facility
Lakeland's utility company will be the first in the country to pilot a liquid nitrogen generation facility.
Lakeland gang busted under white collar statutes after forging PPP documents
Prosecutors say members of a gang involved in a mass shooting that got a lot of attention are now behind bars after being caught stealing COVID relief money from the government.
Lake Wales officer and K9 dragged by driver during traffic stop, bodycam released
An officer with the Lake Wales Police Department and his K9 partner are recovering at home after being dragged and hit during a traffic stop on Sunday.
Polk County elementary teacher accused of hitting student
A Polk County elementary school teacher was arrested for hitting a student, according to officials with the school district.
Grady Judd: ‘Operation Bad Odds’ illegal gambling investigation leads to 28 arrests
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says more than two dozen people, including several store owners, are facing charges after an undercover illegal gambling investigation dubbed "Operation Bad Odds."
Lakeland native Gabby Tedesco hopes to grow wrestling after winning gold at Pan Am games
Gabby Tedesco sure knows how to stand out in the wrestling world.
2,000-acre Polk County wildlife habitat — home to eagles, Florida panthers — protected from development
Thousands of acres of a Polk County wildlife habitat, once at risk of becoming a resort development, are now protected forever.
Charge dropped against deputy accused of DUI while on duty
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Polk County leaders approve Lake Winterset restrictions after large brawl
Polk County commissioners approved a measure that cracks down on bad behavior weeks after a brawl on Lake Winterset led to several arrests and strong words from Sheriff Grady Judd.