HIV-positive Lakeland High School track coach accused of sexually battering teen boy: PCSO
A Lakeland High School track coach who says he is HIV positive has been arrested after deputies say he sexually battered a 16-year-old boy and authorities fear there may be more victims.
A Lakeland High School track coach who says he is HIV positive has been arrested after deputies say he sexually battered a 16-year-old boy and authorities fear there may be more victims.
Winter Haven High School student accused of robbing smoke shop at gunpoint: WHPD
A Winter Haven High School student has been arrested after police say he stole vape cartridges and pens from a smoke shop on two separate occasions.
A Winter Haven High School student has been arrested after police say he stole vape cartridges and pens from a smoke shop on two separate occasions.
Lakeland Regional Health partnering with barbershops to raise awareness about men's health
Lakeland Regional Health is trying to bring more health care straight to the patient.
Lakeland Regional Health is trying to bring more health care straight to the patient.
1 dead, 2 injured after crash in Polk City: sheriff's office
One person was killed and two were injured in a three-vehicle crash in Polk City late Tuesday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
One person was killed and two were injured in a three-vehicle crash in Polk City late Tuesday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Armed suspect shot, killed after threatening law enforcement officers with knife: Sheriff Grady Judd
An officer-involved shooting in Auburndale is under investigation after law enforcement officers say an armed suspect with a violent criminal history threatened them with a knife as they investigated a domestic violence incident.
An officer-involved shooting in Auburndale is under investigation after law enforcement officers say an armed suspect with a violent criminal history threatened them with a knife as they investigated a domestic violence incident.
Treatments for citrus greening providing hope for the orange industry as production declines
Kyle Story's family has owned orange groves in Lake Wales since the 1930s and are planning to produce million 90-pound boxes this year, twice as many as last year, after recovering from Hurricane Ian.
Kyle Story's family has owned orange groves in Lake Wales since the 1930s and are planning to produce million 90-pound boxes this year, twice as many as last year, after recovering from Hurricane Ian.
Documented teen gang member found dead on Winter Haven driveway; search underway for shooter: Grady Judd
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is asking for the community’s assistance in finding the suspect responsible for shooting and killing a 15-year-old boy early Tuesday morning.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is asking for the community’s assistance in finding the suspect responsible for shooting and killing a 15-year-old boy early Tuesday morning.
PCSO: 17-month-old child hit by minivan after wandering into road
A 17-month-old child was hit by a minivan after wandering into the road Tuesday morning, according to deputies.
A 17-month-old child was hit by a minivan after wandering into the road Tuesday morning, according to deputies.
HCSO: Two men arrested in connection with chop shop operation spanning four counties
Two men have been arrested in connection with a chop shop operation in Hillsborough, Polk, Hernando, and Sarasota counties, according to authorities.
Two men have been arrested in connection with a chop shop operation in Hillsborough, Polk, Hernando, and Sarasota counties, according to authorities.
Lakeland mother, 2 children, killed in crash that sent 3 others to hospital: Police
Three family members, including a six-year-old and a 13-year-old, are dead following a crash in Lakeland Monday night, according to police.
Three family members, including a six-year-old and a 13-year-old, are dead following a crash in Lakeland Monday night, according to police.
Florida corrections sergeant arrested for domestic violence battery in Polk County, deputies say
A Florida correctional sergeant found himself on the other side of the law when deputies in Polk County arrested him for domestic violence.
A Florida correctional sergeant found himself on the other side of the law when deputies in Polk County arrested him for domestic violence.
Man killed after being struck by 2 vehicles on SR 60 in Polk County, deputies say
A deadly pedestrian crash is under investigation in Polk County.
A deadly pedestrian crash is under investigation in Polk County.
Man helping two injured in separate crash killed by hit-and-run driver in Lake Wales: Polk sheriff
One person has died, and two others were injured in a crash in Lake Wales Monday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
One person has died, and two others were injured in a crash in Lake Wales Monday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Florida birthday party shooting at Airbnb rental leaves 1 dead, 1 injured with suspects on the run: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the suspect or suspects accused of shooting and killing an Orlando man and injuring a Sanford woman early Sunday morning at an Airbnb in Davenport.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the suspect or suspects accused of shooting and killing an Orlando man and injuring a Sanford woman early Sunday morning at an Airbnb in Davenport.
Driver going 100 mph crashes into Lakeland home, deputies say
Neighbors are calling for more roadway safety measures after a driver was arrested for barreling into a Lakeland home, sending two people to the hospital.
Neighbors are calling for more roadway safety measures after a driver was arrested for barreling into a Lakeland home, sending two people to the hospital.
One person dead after boat crashes into tree in Winter Haven lake, police say
One person was killed in a single boat crash on Saturday morning, according to authorities.
One person was killed in a single boat crash on Saturday morning, according to authorities.
Former Lakeland High School teacher sentenced to 35 years in prison for child pornography
A former Lakeland High School teacher and soccer coach has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after being charged with 408 counts of child pornography.
A former Lakeland High School teacher and soccer coach has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after being charged with 408 counts of child pornography.
50-foot sinkhole forms on Polk County property months after previous 75-foot sinkhole: Officials
Nearly three months after a 75-foot sinkhole opened up off of Scott Lake Road, Polk County crews were monitoring another sinkhole that opened up in the same area.
Nearly three months after a 75-foot sinkhole opened up off of Scott Lake Road, Polk County crews were monitoring another sinkhole that opened up in the same area.
PCSO: Mother and stepfather indicted for first degree murder in the death of their 6-year-old boy
A Winter Haven couple was indicted for first degree murder in the death of a child on Thursday, Aug. 31, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Winter Haven couple was indicted for first degree murder in the death of a child on Thursday, Aug. 31, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
PCSO: Lake Wales man arrested after road rage at Dundee school, speeding in wrong lane
A driver was arrested on Tuesday afternoon after speeding away from a road rage incident at a school in Dundee, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A driver was arrested on Tuesday afternoon after speeding away from a road rage incident at a school in Dundee, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.