Woman who was human trafficked as a baby helps other victims: 'They are scared'
A human trafficking victim is using her experience to help others.
A human trafficking victim is using her experience to help others.
More than 200 arrested in Polk County human trafficking bust
More than 20 women believed to have been trafficked into the U.S. and forced into sex work were rescued during a week-long operation in Polk County. More than 200 people were arrested during operation, as well.
More than 20 women believed to have been trafficked into the U.S. and forced into sex work were rescued during a week-long operation in Polk County. More than 200 people were arrested during operation, as well.
New task force takes aim at gangs after major uptick in drive-by shootings in Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is joining forces with a dozen law enforcement agencies to crack down on gangs.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is joining forces with a dozen law enforcement agencies to crack down on gangs.
Lakeland drive-by shooting: 5 suspects, 2 persons-of-interest named by federal officials
Four suspects have been arrested and one is dead after a drive-by shooting in Lakeland that injured 11 people, two of which are still in the hospital.
Four suspects have been arrested and one is dead after a drive-by shooting in Lakeland that injured 11 people, two of which are still in the hospital.
Lakeland considers regulating food giveaways for those struggling with homelessness at Munn Park
City commissioners are considering regulating how, and possibly where, mass feedings can take place. Right now, many take place in Munn Park in downtown Lakeland.
City commissioners are considering regulating how, and possibly where, mass feedings can take place. Right now, many take place in Munn Park in downtown Lakeland.
Polk sheriff: Teen critical but stable after walking in front of truck on the way to Davenport High
A 15-year-old girl who stepped in front of a vehicle while walking to school Tuesday morning is critical but stable in the hospital, according to Polk County Sheriff's Grady Judd.
A 15-year-old girl who stepped in front of a vehicle while walking to school Tuesday morning is critical but stable in the hospital, according to Polk County Sheriff's Grady Judd.
Lakeland Police Department to loosen tattoo policy in hopes of recruiting younger officers
The Lakeland Police Department is loosening its tattoo policy with hopes of recruiting more young officers into the agency.
The Lakeland Police Department is loosening its tattoo policy with hopes of recruiting more young officers into the agency.
The Bodega Market bringing first corner store in years to Lakeland
Lakeland is getting its first corner store in years with The Bodega Market opening this weekend.
Lakeland is getting its first corner store in years with The Bodega Market opening this weekend.
Pickup truck slams through Polk County Dollar Tree
First responders were called after a pickup truck crashed into a Dollar Tree in Haines City on Friday.
First responders were called after a pickup truck crashed into a Dollar Tree in Haines City on Friday.
Winter Haven man accused of having sex with 17-year-old, police say
A 28-year-old man was arrested after meeting a teen at her fast-food job and began having sex with her during her breaks, according to Winter Haven police.
A 28-year-old man was arrested after meeting a teen at her fast-food job and began having sex with her during her breaks, according to Winter Haven police.
Lakeland police investigating after pickup truck crashes into Waller Centre
A pickup truck is sitting halfway through the wall of the Waller Construction and Design Center in Lakeland. Police are investigating what led up to the crash.
A pickup truck is sitting halfway through the wall of the Waller Construction and Design Center in Lakeland. Police are investigating what led up to the crash.
'I can't even imagine': Changes coming after Lake Wales teen struck, killed while waiting for school bus
Changes are coming to Lake Wales following the death of a 13-year-old who was waiting for the school bus last week.
Changes are coming to Lake Wales following the death of a 13-year-old who was waiting for the school bus last week.
Lakeland's Texas Cattle Company aims to reopen in 3 weeks after fire
One of Lakeland’s most popular and iconic restaurants caught on fire early Tuesday morning.
One of Lakeland’s most popular and iconic restaurants caught on fire early Tuesday morning.
Polk sheriff: Suspect believed to be involved in recent drive-by shooting shot, killed by officer
A 21-year-old suspect believed to be involved in a Lakeland drive-by shooting that injured 11 people last week was shot and killed by a Lakeland police officer in Winter Haven on Monday, investigators say.
A 21-year-old suspect believed to be involved in a Lakeland drive-by shooting that injured 11 people last week was shot and killed by a Lakeland police officer in Winter Haven on Monday, investigators say.
Lake Wales teen dies after he was struck by vehicle while waiting for school bus
Lake Wales police said a 13-year-old boy was sitting in a paved alleyway, waiting for his school bus to arrive when a vehicle struck him.
Lake Wales police said a 13-year-old boy was sitting in a paved alleyway, waiting for his school bus to arrive when a vehicle struck him.
Police: Winter Haven man arrested after former roommate told officers about child porn on his computer
A Winter Haven man was arrested after "hundreds" of child porn files were found on his computer, officers said. The investigation started after his former roommate alerted the police.
A Winter Haven man was arrested after "hundreds" of child porn files were found on his computer, officers said. The investigation started after his former roommate alerted the police.
Mosaic sells golf resort built on phosphate land for $160 million
One of Florida’s most unusual and upscale golf resorts has been sold.
One of Florida’s most unusual and upscale golf resorts has been sold.
New effort aimed at revitalizing historically Black neighborhood in Lake Wales
A historically Black neighborhood in Lake Wales is undergoing a renaissance.
A historically Black neighborhood in Lake Wales is undergoing a renaissance.
Lakeland man sets goal of creating violence prevention program following mass shooting in his hometown
Gregory Smith grew up on North Iowa Avenue in Lakeland. Monday afternoon, a barrage of bullets rang out on that street in broad daylight as children walked home from the school bus.
Gregory Smith grew up on North Iowa Avenue in Lakeland. Monday afternoon, a barrage of bullets rang out on that street in broad daylight as children walked home from the school bus.
Lakeland police believe 4 suspects involved in drive-by shooting that wounded 11
The police chief of Lakeland said one more person showed up at a hospital after Monday's drive-by shooting, bringing the total number of victims to 11.
The police chief of Lakeland said one more person showed up at a hospital after Monday's drive-by shooting, bringing the total number of victims to 11.