Bay Area welcomes first babies of 2023
One minute after the Bay Area rang in the New Year, baby Jaylen Nunez-Perez was born at Mease Countryside Hospital.
One minute after the Bay Area rang in the New Year, baby Jaylen Nunez-Perez was born at Mease Countryside Hospital.
Police: Lakeland divers find mother, 2 children dead in submerged car in lake
Divers found the bodies of a 35-year-old mother and her two young sons, ages 4 and 9, inside the submerged car. Investigators said they did not believe the vehicle ended up in the water as the result of a traffic crash.
Divers found the bodies of a 35-year-old mother and her two young sons, ages 4 and 9, inside the submerged car. Investigators said they did not believe the vehicle ended up in the water as the result of a traffic crash.
2 business partners shot, killed each other in Lakeland, Polk sheriff says
Detectives believe the two business partners "mutually shot each other as a result of an ongoing dispute."
Detectives believe the two business partners "mutually shot each other as a result of an ongoing dispute."
Polk sheriff investigating deadly shooting on US-92 in Lakeland
Detectives were on the scene of a shooting investigation on US-92 in Lakeland that resulted in the deaths of two men.
Detectives were on the scene of a shooting investigation on US-92 in Lakeland that resulted in the deaths of two men.
Lakeland couple's engagement ring found more than 20 years after it was flushed down the toilet
There's no better feeling than finding something you've lost — especially if it's been missing for two decades. A Lakeland couple who said they flushed their engagement ring down the toilet more than 20 years ago figured it was gone forever.
There's no better feeling than finding something you've lost — especially if it's been missing for two decades. A Lakeland couple who said they flushed their engagement ring down the toilet more than 20 years ago figured it was gone forever.
Heartland for Children in Bartow looks for more foster parents as need grows urgent
Foster care agencies, including Heartland for Children in Bartow, are desperately looking for more foster parents.
Foster care agencies, including Heartland for Children in Bartow, are desperately looking for more foster parents.
1 dead, 1 injured after shooting at Lakeland apartment complex
Lakeland police detectives are trying to track down the suspect who shot two people at an apartment complex. One of those shooting victims has since passed away.
Lakeland police detectives are trying to track down the suspect who shot two people at an apartment complex. One of those shooting victims has since passed away.
Polk County detectives investigating Christmas Eve homicide in Lake Wales mobile home park
On Christmas, a man discovered his friend was killed after finding his body in a Lake Wales mobile home, deputies said. Now, they are investigating his death as a homicide.
On Christmas, a man discovered his friend was killed after finding his body in a Lake Wales mobile home, deputies said. Now, they are investigating his death as a homicide.
Police: Two injured in shooting reported outside Lakeland apartment complex
Two people were critically injured in a reported shooting Monday afternoon at a Lakeland apartment complex, police said.
Two people were critically injured in a reported shooting Monday afternoon at a Lakeland apartment complex, police said.
Lakeland server gets massive $1,000 tip from local non-profit
A few days before Christmas, a Lakeland server landed a massive $1,000 tip. It came from the non-profit "My Big Fat Tip," which randomly selects restaurants and gives the tip to whoever happens to serve that day.
A few days before Christmas, a Lakeland server landed a massive $1,000 tip. It came from the non-profit "My Big Fat Tip," which randomly selects restaurants and gives the tip to whoever happens to serve that day.
Polk County inmate dies after attacking detention deputies, sheriff's office says
A Polk County inmate died at a local hospital on Friday after attacking detention deputies at the South County Jail in Frostproof, according to the sheriff's office.
A Polk County inmate died at a local hospital on Friday after attacking detention deputies at the South County Jail in Frostproof, according to the sheriff's office.
Investigators search for man accused of stealing several guns at Lake Wales pawn shop
Investigators are searching for a Lake Wales man who they said stole several guns at a pawn shop on Friday.
Investigators are searching for a Lake Wales man who they said stole several guns at a pawn shop on Friday.
Florida investigators make plea to public for answers in 2017 disappearance of Polk County man
It's been almost five years since Brian Edward Klecha was last seen at an Auburndale bank, and law enforcement officials still don't know what happened to him.
It's been almost five years since Brian Edward Klecha was last seen at an Auburndale bank, and law enforcement officials still don't know what happened to him.
Lakeland 12-year-old shot, killed after finding gun at friend’s house during sleepover
A 12-year-old boy lost his life Friday night after police say he accidentally shot himself with a gun he found at a friend’s house.
A 12-year-old boy lost his life Friday night after police say he accidentally shot himself with a gun he found at a friend’s house.
Newest Polk Sheriff Grady Judd bobblehead sells out within hours of its release
The folks in Polk County really love their sheriff. So much so, that within hours of the newest Grady Judd bobblehead going up for sale, all of the sheriff's office substations throughout the county sold out of their entire inventory.
The folks in Polk County really love their sheriff. So much so, that within hours of the newest Grady Judd bobblehead going up for sale, all of the sheriff's office substations throughout the county sold out of their entire inventory.
8-year-old Lakeland girl battling cancer surprised with Christmas parade
Christmas came early for a young Lakeland girl battling a rare form of cancer.
Christmas came early for a young Lakeland girl battling a rare form of cancer.
Polk County firefighter saves 1-year-old girl who was choking during Winter Haven Christmas Parade
A Winter Haven family got the chance to thank a quick-thinking off-duty firefighter for saving their one-year-old daughter's life.
A Winter Haven family got the chance to thank a quick-thinking off-duty firefighter for saving their one-year-old daughter's life.
Polk County Fire Rescue captain resigns after being arrested for having sex with 17-year-old cadet
A Polk County Fire Rescue captain resigned from his position after he was arrested and charged with several felonies. Investigators said he is accused of having sex with a 17-year-old fire rescue cadet in training, who he met when she came to the fire station for a ride-along.
A Polk County Fire Rescue captain resigned from his position after he was arrested and charged with several felonies. Investigators said he is accused of having sex with a 17-year-old fire rescue cadet in training, who he met when she came to the fire station for a ride-along.
Former Polk County firefighter arrested after falsifying timecard to make extra money, deputies say
A Polk County firefighter resigned his position after being arrested for grand theft and fraud.
A Polk County firefighter resigned his position after being arrested for grand theft and fraud.
Polk deputies searching for driver in deadly hit-and-run crash
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the driver who hit and killed a Lakeland man Saturday morning and fled.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the driver who hit and killed a Lakeland man Saturday morning and fled.