Multiple people injured in Saturday night crash in Lakeland
On Saturday night deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's office responded to a crash that occurred at 5250 S.R. 33 North in Lakeland that involved multiple vehicles.
On Saturday night deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's office responded to a crash that occurred at 5250 S.R. 33 North in Lakeland that involved multiple vehicles.
Demolition process at the Lakeland Electric Mcintosh Power Plant continues
Saturday morning started with a bang at the Lakeland Electric McIntosh Power Plant...a big bang.
Saturday morning started with a bang at the Lakeland Electric McIntosh Power Plant...a big bang.
Lakeland self-proclaimed rapper arrested for murder made music video about deadly shooting: sheriff
A 19-year-old, who Polk County deputies say claims to be a rapper, was arrested for shooting a gang member in the back – and apparently even wrote a song about it, the sheriff said.
A 19-year-old, who Polk County deputies say claims to be a rapper, was arrested for shooting a gang member in the back – and apparently even wrote a song about it, the sheriff said.
What does it take to be a member of the SWAT team?
The show Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test gives a glimpse into what it takes to be a part of the elite groups of our military. Not everyone is built for it.
The show Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test gives a glimpse into what it takes to be a part of the elite groups of our military. Not everyone is built for it.
Southeastern softball teammates help opposing team's injured player get to home base
Southeastern University's women's softball team may have lost their game against Grand View University's Vikings' this weekend, but they won over a lot of fans worldwide.
Southeastern University's women's softball team may have lost their game against Grand View University's Vikings' this weekend, but they won over a lot of fans worldwide.
Polk County School District will head to Puerto Rico to recruit new teachers, staffers
The Polk County School District will go to Puerto Rico next month to recruit new teachers and other staffers.
The Polk County School District will go to Puerto Rico next month to recruit new teachers and other staffers.
Manatee County deputy to honor young Polk County deputy killed in line of duty during Police Unity Tour
A young Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy killed by friendly fire back in October is being honored by a fellow deputy who he never met.
A young Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy killed by friendly fire back in October is being honored by a fellow deputy who he never met.
Lakeland PD searching for driver of silver car who hit, killed woman Saturday
The Lakeland Police Department is looking for the driver who is responsible for hitting and killing a woman on WE 10th Street Saturday night.
The Lakeland Police Department is looking for the driver who is responsible for hitting and killing a woman on WE 10th Street Saturday night.
'Absolute mayhem': Suspect dead after shootout in Poinciana, Polk County sheriff says
One man is dead, and two others were seriously injured in a shootout in Poinciana Thursday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Grady Judd recounted the details of the "absolute mayhem" that happened on Sawfish Drive.
One man is dead, and two others were seriously injured in a shootout in Poinciana Thursday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Grady Judd recounted the details of the "absolute mayhem" that happened on Sawfish Drive.
Two dozen arrested, several wanted in Polk County child sex predator sting
Two dozen arrests were made by law enforcement in Polk County during an investigation into adults targeting children for sex on social media and other online platforms. Two of the suspects are accused of sexually battering girls under 14 years old.
Two dozen arrests were made by law enforcement in Polk County during an investigation into adults targeting children for sex on social media and other online platforms. Two of the suspects are accused of sexually battering girls under 14 years old.
Polk sheriff: Citizen kills suspect who shot at two people inside car at Poinciana neighborhood
A Poinciana neighborhood was the scene of a deadly shooting, where a suspect fired at two people inside a car – but was soon shot dead by another armed individual in the area, according to the Polk County sheriff.
A Poinciana neighborhood was the scene of a deadly shooting, where a suspect fired at two people inside a car – but was soon shot dead by another armed individual in the area, according to the Polk County sheriff.
Polk County detention deputy, 22, killed in off-duty crash aspired to be on the SWAT team
A 22-year-old detention deputy with the Polk County Sheriff's Office has passed away following a vehicle crash while he was off-duty, according to the agency.
A 22-year-old detention deputy with the Polk County Sheriff's Office has passed away following a vehicle crash while he was off-duty, according to the agency.
Lakeland Jan. 6 riot suspects will let judge, not jury, decide their fate
Polk County resident, Joshua Doolin and two of his co-conspirators, Olivia Pollock and Michael Perkins will soon have their day in court. All three are accused of rioting and storming the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. However, the trio just decided to skip a jury trial and try their luck with a bench trial.
Polk County resident, Joshua Doolin and two of his co-conspirators, Olivia Pollock and Michael Perkins will soon have their day in court. All three are accused of rioting and storming the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. However, the trio just decided to skip a jury trial and try their luck with a bench trial.
Contest being held to determine who gets to implode the Macintosh Power Plant with one push
In a few weeks, Lakeland Electric is going to implode the remaining part of the McIntosh Power Plant, but who gets to push the button?
In a few weeks, Lakeland Electric is going to implode the remaining part of the McIntosh Power Plant, but who gets to push the button?
‘Overwhelmed’ Polk County bus aide arrested on child abuse charges, deputies say
A school bus aide in Polk County is facing child abuse charges after investigators say she grabbed a student on an exceptional student education (ESE) bus and forced him into a seat.
A school bus aide in Polk County is facing child abuse charges after investigators say she grabbed a student on an exceptional student education (ESE) bus and forced him into a seat.
Lakeland police still searching for answers in 2020 shooting that killed 1, injured 3
The last two years have seemed like an eternity for the Lamones' family. They were the target of a shooting back on Christmas Eve in 2020, and it took the life of one family member and injured three others.
The last two years have seemed like an eternity for the Lamones' family. They were the target of a shooting back on Christmas Eve in 2020, and it took the life of one family member and injured three others.
‘He should be locked up’: Polk teacher’s assistant arrested for sexual offense on a student
A teacher’s assistant at Poinciana Christian Preparatory School was arrested after investigators say he kissed a student against her will, touched her inappropriately and asked her to send him nude photos.
A teacher’s assistant at Poinciana Christian Preparatory School was arrested after investigators say he kissed a student against her will, touched her inappropriately and asked her to send him nude photos.
Polk County deputy arrested for DUI
At around 3 in the morning on Saturday, Bartow Police responded to a single vehicle crash off the roadway of Highway 60 in Bartow near Main Street.
At around 3 in the morning on Saturday, Bartow Police responded to a single vehicle crash off the roadway of Highway 60 in Bartow near Main Street.
Lakeland man among 6 killed in Mississippi shooting rampage
A lone gunman killed six people at multiple locations in a tiny rural community in northern Mississippi Friday. Among the dead are the man's ex-wife, his stepfather and a man from Lakeland, according to the local sheriff.
A lone gunman killed six people at multiple locations in a tiny rural community in northern Mississippi Friday. Among the dead are the man's ex-wife, his stepfather and a man from Lakeland, according to the local sheriff.
Polk County man accused of ramming through Bartow cemetery, crashing into nearby home
A Polk County man was arrested after ramming through a fence at Wildwood Cemetery in Bartow, running down headstones and crashing into a home.
A Polk County man was arrested after ramming through a fence at Wildwood Cemetery in Bartow, running down headstones and crashing into a home.