Sunday morning liquor sales approved by Winter Haven commissioners

Winter Haven city commissioners voted unanimously to amend the city ordinance preventing morning liquor sales on Sundays.

Pinellas County elementary teacher arrested for DUI in Lake Wales: PCSO

A third-grade teacher from Pinellas County was arrested late Friday night for driving under the influence in Lake Wales, according to authorities.

Teen with ‘organized criminal mind’ among 6 arrested in gang operation targeting those stealing guns from cars

Six people were charged in ‘Operation Gangs & Guns’ in Polk County after deputies busted a Lakeland gang accused of burglarizing cars to steal guns. Of those arrested, a 17-year-old described as an "organized criminal mind" who recruited members to commit crimes with him. 

Lakeland powerlifter ready to defend world title

What started as a weight loss journey has become a new life for Lakeland's Ayecia Bryant. 

Davenport man dies after crash in Polk County: FHP

One man was killed in a crash in Polk County early Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

2 Lakeland men plead guilty in drive-by shooting that injured 11

Two men pled guilty to federal charges in connection to a drive-by shooting in Lakeland that injured 11 people, authorities announced Wednesday.

Deadly Polk County road rage shooting suspect arrested: Sheriff

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is begging people not to engage in road rage after one trucker ended up dead and another one is in jail for second-degree murder following a deadly conflict on an Interstate 4 off-ramp in Davenport.