Lakeland Police Department introduces app to help employees with mental health
The Lakeland Police Department is taking a new approach to help its employees with mental health issues, and it's called Lighthouse Health and Wellness.
The Lakeland Police Department is taking a new approach to help its employees with mental health issues, and it's called Lighthouse Health and Wellness.
Investigators search for thief that stole money safe, defibrillator from Lake Wales Little League
Police said a thief broke into two concession stands at Lake Wales Little League, and now, they're trying to find them.
Police said a thief broke into two concession stands at Lake Wales Little League, and now, they're trying to find them.
LPD: Lakeland street sweeper hits, kills pedestrian in Polk County
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating after it says a pedestrian was hit and killed by a city street sweeper Thursday morning.
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating after it says a pedestrian was hit and killed by a city street sweeper Thursday morning.
Teen accused of shooting at car after trying to rob Lakeland McDonald’s employee at gunpoint
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd wants to have a 15-year-old accused of attempted murder to be tried as an adult after deputies say he tried to rob a McDonald’s employee at gunpoint and then opened fire on a vehicle parked nearby.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd wants to have a 15-year-old accused of attempted murder to be tried as an adult after deputies say he tried to rob a McDonald’s employee at gunpoint and then opened fire on a vehicle parked nearby.
PCSO: 1 killed, several injured in Polk County crash
A crash between an SUV and a box truck claimed at least one life Thursday morning in Winter Haven, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A crash between an SUV and a box truck claimed at least one life Thursday morning in Winter Haven, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Polk County drills two new super wells to prevent water supply shortage as population booms
Enough good, clean drinking water is a huge concern in Polk County because of the county’s booming population.
Enough good, clean drinking water is a huge concern in Polk County because of the county’s booming population.
Police: Baby found in Lakeland dumpster was stillborn, woman charged
Just last week, a baby was found dead inside a dumpster in Lakeland. Now, authorities say the baby was a stillborn, and never took a single breath.
Just last week, a baby was found dead inside a dumpster in Lakeland. Now, authorities say the baby was a stillborn, and never took a single breath.
Tractor using artificial intelligence could be first of its kind in Florida at Auburndale blueberry farm
The future has arrived in Auburndale. A national machinery company recently showcased its newest piece of farm equipment at Polkdale Farms, which grows blueberries.
The future has arrived in Auburndale. A national machinery company recently showcased its newest piece of farm equipment at Polkdale Farms, which grows blueberries.
Police: Burglary suspect steals Winter Haven patrol car with K-9, crashes into vehicles
Winter Haven police say a homeless man burglarized an Amscot before stealing a police car – with a K-9 inside – and crashing into several vehicles.
Winter Haven police say a homeless man burglarized an Amscot before stealing a police car – with a K-9 inside – and crashing into several vehicles.
Wrong-way crash in Polk County leaves one motorcyclist dead
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly crash that occurred in Dundee on Saturday night.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly crash that occurred in Dundee on Saturday night.
Lakeland photographer makes it her mission to help foster children's personalities shine
If you're a parent, chances are you have thousands of pictures of your kids on your phone. But children in foster care, they could go years without having a good picture taken of themselves. It's why photographer Aime Stafford goes out of her way to make sure their faces are captured.
If you're a parent, chances are you have thousands of pictures of your kids on your phone. But children in foster care, they could go years without having a good picture taken of themselves. It's why photographer Aime Stafford goes out of her way to make sure their faces are captured.
Lakeland PD release images of persons of interest who may have details related to newborn found in dumpster
Surveillance images of four individuals and a vehicle were released by Lakeland police in hopes of figuring out how the body of a male baby ended up in a dumpster.
Surveillance images of four individuals and a vehicle were released by Lakeland police in hopes of figuring out how the body of a male baby ended up in a dumpster.
Lakeland baby found dead in dumpster, police chief says
While a man was combing through a dumpster behind a Lakeland business, he came across a bag. Inside that bag was a deceased baby, the police chief said Thursday.
While a man was combing through a dumpster behind a Lakeland business, he came across a bag. Inside that bag was a deceased baby, the police chief said Thursday.
13-year-old with criminal history arrested after shooting Lakeland officer in the foot, officials say
Polk County investigators identified the 13-year-old who fired a round at a Lakeland officer, striking him in the foot. Other officers shoot at the teen, sending him to the hospital.
Polk County investigators identified the 13-year-old who fired a round at a Lakeland officer, striking him in the foot. Other officers shoot at the teen, sending him to the hospital.
Florida reinstates Lake Wales city commissioner after jury acquittal
In October, a jury found Kristen Tieshia Fitzgerald not guilty in a jury trial after she was accused of threatening a boy with a gun. Fitzgerald was a Lake Wales commissioner at the time of her arrest.
In October, a jury found Kristen Tieshia Fitzgerald not guilty in a jury trial after she was accused of threatening a boy with a gun. Fitzgerald was a Lake Wales commissioner at the time of her arrest.
Polk deputies: Mulberry driver who caused double-fatal crash was illegally in the U.S.
Polk County investigators arrested the driver involved in Tuesday's deadly crash that injured five people, including a Bartow High senior who is set to graduate this month. Officials said the suspect didn't have a valid driver's license and was in the country illegally.
Polk County investigators arrested the driver involved in Tuesday's deadly crash that injured five people, including a Bartow High senior who is set to graduate this month. Officials said the suspect didn't have a valid driver's license and was in the country illegally.
Bartow High School senior among 5 injured in double fatal crash, investigators say
A crash early Tuesday morning claimed the lives of two people and injured five others, including a Bartow High School senior.
A crash early Tuesday morning claimed the lives of two people and injured five others, including a Bartow High School senior.
Bartow riding program executive director arrested after 8 horses found in bad condition
The executive director of a well-known riding program for veterans and kids with challenges has been arrested on abuse and neglect charges.
The executive director of a well-known riding program for veterans and kids with challenges has been arrested on abuse and neglect charges.
Man accused of randomly stabbing Davenport RaceTrac employee less than 1 month after being released from jail
A RaceTrac employee is recovering after police say she was stabbed by a convicted felon Monday morning.
A RaceTrac employee is recovering after police say she was stabbed by a convicted felon Monday morning.
Police: 2 killed after Haines City driver runs red light, collides with Florida's Natural semi-truck
Two passengers were killed in a Lake Wales crash involving a semi-truck and a red-light runner, according to police.
Two passengers were killed in a Lake Wales crash involving a semi-truck and a red-light runner, according to police.