15-year-old student hit, killed by school bus in Lakeland: Police
A 15-year-old Central Florida Aerospace Academy student was hit and killed Tuesday morning while he was riding his bicycle to school, according to officials.
A 15-year-old Central Florida Aerospace Academy student was hit and killed Tuesday morning while he was riding his bicycle to school, according to officials.
Jalina Anglin’s family wants Auburndale police sergeant fired following fatal crash
The family of a 5-year-old child killed in a crash with an Auburndale police officer last month is now calling for the officer’s termination.
The family of a 5-year-old child killed in a crash with an Auburndale police officer last month is now calling for the officer’s termination.
Curbside recycling in unincorporated Polk County being eliminated in 2024
District 1 County Commissioner, George Lindsey, said curbside recycling is counterproductive in unincorporated Polk County. According to him, the market to sell recycled goods has dried up and too much of it gets sent to their landfill.
District 1 County Commissioner, George Lindsey, said curbside recycling is counterproductive in unincorporated Polk County. According to him, the market to sell recycled goods has dried up and too much of it gets sent to their landfill.
Proposed bill aims to protect Florida growers from devastating freezing temperatures
Below freezing temperatures can have a devastating effect on local fruit and vegetable growers who are vital to Florida's economy.
Below freezing temperatures can have a devastating effect on local fruit and vegetable growers who are vital to Florida's economy.
Polk County infant adopted nearly 1 year after being found abandoned in the woods
A girl who was found abandoned in the woods in Polk County as a newborn baby has been adopted nearly a year after she was rescued, the Polk County Sheriff's Office announced this week.
A girl who was found abandoned in the woods in Polk County as a newborn baby has been adopted nearly a year after she was rescued, the Polk County Sheriff's Office announced this week.
Lakeland Linder International Airport sees more business as more companies move to Central Florida
Lakeland Linder International Airport is seeing more business and corporate jets on its runways as more businesses move to the Central Florida area.
Lakeland Linder International Airport is seeing more business and corporate jets on its runways as more businesses move to the Central Florida area.
Polk County substitute teacher arrested for sex offenses against 2 students: PCSO
A high school substitute teacher was arrested in Polk County for sex offenses against two of his female students, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A high school substitute teacher was arrested in Polk County for sex offenses against two of his female students, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
1 dead, 2 injured after car strikes traffic pole in Lakeland: Police
One person died, and two others were injured after a car veered off the road and struck a traffic pole in Lakeland on Wednesday night.
One person died, and two others were injured after a car veered off the road and struck a traffic pole in Lakeland on Wednesday night.
FDLE searching for leads on missing Polk County woman nearly 7 years after her disappearance
A family is still searching for answers after a woman vanished from Polk County in 2016.
A family is still searching for answers after a woman vanished from Polk County in 2016.
Some Lakeland residents push for adding Christmas tree to Munn Park holiday decorations
If you stroll through Munn Park in Downtown Lakeland, you'll see it's full of holiday decorations and cheer, but one thing is notably missing.
If you stroll through Munn Park in Downtown Lakeland, you'll see it's full of holiday decorations and cheer, but one thing is notably missing.
Polk County man wins $5 million top prize from $20 scratch-off
A Polk County man turned $20 into a $5 million top prize playing the GOLD RUSH LIMITED scratch-off game, according to the Florida Lottery.
A Polk County man turned $20 into a $5 million top prize playing the GOLD RUSH LIMITED scratch-off game, according to the Florida Lottery.
Florida man killed in head-on crash with semi-truck in Polk County: Deputies
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate fatal crashes near Davenport early Tuesday morning.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate fatal crashes near Davenport early Tuesday morning.
Man killed in crash involving semi truck in Lake Wales: PCSO
A Highlands County man was killed in a crash involving a semi-truck Monday night in Lake Wales, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Highlands County man was killed in a crash involving a semi-truck Monday night in Lake Wales, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Family mourns loss of 5-year-old girl killed in crash involving Auburndale police truck
The family of a five-year-old girl is mourning her loss after she was killed in a crash involving a law enforcement vehicle.
The family of a five-year-old girl is mourning her loss after she was killed in a crash involving a law enforcement vehicle.
Pest, lawn service worker exposes himself to 76-year-old woman, arrested twice in 1 week: PCSO
A 27-year-old Lake Wales man was arrested twice for exposing himself to two different woman while he was at their homes to offer pest and lawn services, according to deputies.
A 27-year-old Lake Wales man was arrested twice for exposing himself to two different woman while he was at their homes to offer pest and lawn services, according to deputies.
5-year-old girl dies after crash involving Auburndale police truck: Officials
According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, a 5-year-old girl died on Saturday after the car she was riding in was hit by an Auburndale Police Department pickup truck that was responding to an emergency.
According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, a 5-year-old girl died on Saturday after the car she was riding in was hit by an Auburndale Police Department pickup truck that was responding to an emergency.
Lakeland mobile home community clubhouse engulfed in flames: LFD
A fire broke out at Hickory Hills Manor Mobile Home Community on Wednesday night, according to officials.
A fire broke out at Hickory Hills Manor Mobile Home Community on Wednesday night, according to officials.
Lakeland holiday drive collecting donations for hospitalized kids
Lakeland Regional Health and One More Child are teaming up this holiday season to help children and their families.
Lakeland Regional Health and One More Child are teaming up this holiday season to help children and their families.
Lakeland named No. 1 city in the country for female workers: Analysis
For female entrepreneurs looking for somewhere to plant their roots, Lakeland may be the spot to do it.
For female entrepreneurs looking for somewhere to plant their roots, Lakeland may be the spot to do it.
Despite devastating fire, Lakeland food pantry gives Thanksgiving meals to hundreds of families
Hundreds of families will be able to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal despite an arson fire destroying a Lakeland food pantry last week.
Hundreds of families will be able to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal despite an arson fire destroying a Lakeland food pantry last week.