Toy cars made by retirement community helps first responders connect with kids in traumatic situations
A group of residents at The Estates at Carpenters in Lakeland decided to handcraft wooden cars for officers and first responders to give out to children.
A group of residents at The Estates at Carpenters in Lakeland decided to handcraft wooden cars for officers and first responders to give out to children.
Davenport woman killed over the weekend, investigators search for homicide suspect
A $5,000 reward is being offered as investigators search for a homicide suspect who killed a 35-year-old Davenport woman over the weekend.
A $5,000 reward is being offered as investigators search for a homicide suspect who killed a 35-year-old Davenport woman over the weekend.
Lakeland man killed after speeding while trying to pass car, officials say
Police say a 23-year-old Lakeland driver died on Sunday after trying to pass another car.
Police say a 23-year-old Lakeland driver died on Sunday after trying to pass another car.
25-year-old killed in shooting at Jade Fox Lounge, suspect taken into custody
One person was killed in a shooting in Lakeland on Saturday morning, according to authorities.
One person was killed in a shooting in Lakeland on Saturday morning, according to authorities.
Haines City man wins $15 million from scratch-off
A Haines City man purchased a Billion Dollar Gold Rush Supreme Scratch-Off ticket for $30 from a gas station and won millions.
A Haines City man purchased a Billion Dollar Gold Rush Supreme Scratch-Off ticket for $30 from a gas station and won millions.
Search for missing Polk County woman intensifies as investigators focus on mobile home park
A family in Auburndale is facing their own nightmare as they search for a missing loved one.
A family in Auburndale is facing their own nightmare as they search for a missing loved one.
Investigators search trailer that may be connected to Polk County woman’s disappearance
A Polk County family is hoping for answers in the search for their missing loved one.
A Polk County family is hoping for answers in the search for their missing loved one.
Cypress Gardens ski team helps girls discover the thrill waterskiing
Winter Haven is the waterski capitol of the world, making it the perfect place to learn and help diversify the sport.
Winter Haven is the waterski capitol of the world, making it the perfect place to learn and help diversify the sport.
Polk County residents to pay more for trash services as commissioners select 2 waste removal companies
For most of 2022, Polk County residents were dealing with trash piling up on their curbs and even in their homes for days, sometimes weeks.
For most of 2022, Polk County residents were dealing with trash piling up on their curbs and even in their homes for days, sometimes weeks.
Armed robbers arrested on I-4, says Auburndale police and PCSO
Auburndale police and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office say they charged armed robbers early on Monday morning.
Auburndale police and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office say they charged armed robbers early on Monday morning.
Winter Haven woman thrown out of car during fatal crash, troopers say
A Winter Haven woman died early on Sunday morning after being thrown out of her car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Winter Haven woman died early on Sunday morning after being thrown out of her car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Grady Judd: Woman, unborn baby killed in ‘violent and horrific double murder’ before suspect shot himself
A pregnant woman and her unborn baby have been killed in an apparent domestic-related double murder-suicide, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A pregnant woman and her unborn baby have been killed in an apparent domestic-related double murder-suicide, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Suspect charged with attempted murder arrested in Lakeland, HCSO says
A man suspected of shooting another man several times in Tampa was arrested after being found by the Lakeland Police Department.
A man suspected of shooting another man several times in Tampa was arrested after being found by the Lakeland Police Department.
Lakeland train derailment victims sue 3 trucking companies after crash
A week, after a train collided with a truck and derailed in Lakeland, 10 people on board, have filed a lawsuit against several trucking companies.
A week, after a train collided with a truck and derailed in Lakeland, 10 people on board, have filed a lawsuit against several trucking companies.
Former Dade City fire inspector stole appliances from Lowe's using fraudulent city card: Police
A former fire inspector for Dade City is facing felony charges after police say he opened a Lowe’s credit card in the city’s name without permission and used it to buy several appliances.
A former fire inspector for Dade City is facing felony charges after police say he opened a Lowe’s credit card in the city’s name without permission and used it to buy several appliances.
Polk County shooting leads to the arrest of 2, including state corrections officer
A state corrections officer found herself on the other side of the law Tuesday morning after she was arrested in Polk County.
A state corrections officer found herself on the other side of the law Tuesday morning after she was arrested in Polk County.
Polk County mosquito control teams focus on prevention efforts to prevent malaria spread
As teams in Sarasota County investigate a seventh suspected case of malaria, mosquito control teams across the Bay Area are focused on prevention.
As teams in Sarasota County investigate a seventh suspected case of malaria, mosquito control teams across the Bay Area are focused on prevention.
Haines City staff helps woman find unmarked grave of little brother who died five decades ago
Veronica Bermudes never would have found the grave of her little brother, Ricardo, had it not been for sharp eyes and a caring staff at city hall in Haines City.
Veronica Bermudes never would have found the grave of her little brother, Ricardo, had it not been for sharp eyes and a caring staff at city hall in Haines City.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $900 million: What are your odds of winning?
The Powerball jackpot is now the third highest in its history, with $900 million at stake.
The Powerball jackpot is now the third highest in its history, with $900 million at stake.
Pedestrian killed after being hit by pickup truck in Lakeland, police say
A 62-year-old Lakeland man died after getting hit by a truck on Williamstown Boulevard on Sunday night, according to police.
A 62-year-old Lakeland man died after getting hit by a truck on Williamstown Boulevard on Sunday night, according to police.