Lakeland church volunteers help local families by paying for loads of laundry
Volunteers from a Lakeland church have been helping local families fight rising costs for laundry. Every month, "Laundry Love" comes armed with loads of quarters to a local laundromat to pay for everyone's bill.
Volunteers from a Lakeland church have been helping local families fight rising costs for laundry. Every month, "Laundry Love" comes armed with loads of quarters to a local laundromat to pay for everyone's bill.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd wants more armed people at schools in case of a shooting
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is advocating that every school have more than one armed person on campus in case an active shooter shows up.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is advocating that every school have more than one armed person on campus in case an active shooter shows up.
Woman caught on video stealing puppy from Lakeland store, investigators say
A woman was seen on surveillance video grabbing a Dachshund puppy from its kennel and stuffing it in her purse at an "All About Puppies" store in Lakeland. Investigators at the Lakeland Police Department are now searching for the suspect.
A woman was seen on surveillance video grabbing a Dachshund puppy from its kennel and stuffing it in her purse at an "All About Puppies" store in Lakeland. Investigators at the Lakeland Police Department are now searching for the suspect.
Winter Haven woman brandishes handgun, threatens to kill driver accused of cutting her off, police say
A Winter Haven woman is facing charges following a road rage incident Wednesday morning.
A Winter Haven woman is facing charges following a road rage incident Wednesday morning.
Poinciana driver arrested after fleeing from crash that left 11-year-old child with broken leg, deputies say
A Poinciana man was arrested after crashing into an 11-year-old child and fleeing. The child has a broken leg and was taken to a hospital.
A Poinciana man was arrested after crashing into an 11-year-old child and fleeing. The child has a broken leg and was taken to a hospital.
LWPD: Woman arrested, ‘armed and dangerous’ man at large after drugs, cash seized from Lake Wales motel room
A woman is facing charges and an ‘armed and dangerous’ man is on the run after police found illegal drugs inside a Lake Wales motel room while searching for a wanted man.
A woman is facing charges and an ‘armed and dangerous’ man is on the run after police found illegal drugs inside a Lake Wales motel room while searching for a wanted man.
Lakeland to unveil Buffalo Soldier monument over Veterans Day weekend
Lakeland is celebrating Veterans Day weekend by unveiling a monument to the famed Buffalo Soldiers.
Lakeland is celebrating Veterans Day weekend by unveiling a monument to the famed Buffalo Soldiers.
Tropical Storm Nicole spares Polk County from any major damages
Polk County's emergency operations center did not get any reports of major damages from Tropical Storm Nicole.
Polk County's emergency operations center did not get any reports of major damages from Tropical Storm Nicole.
Suspect with arrest warrant expected to survive after officer-involved shooting in Winter Haven
A wanted man is in the hospital and a Winter Haven police officer is on paid-administrative leave following a shooting early Thursday morning.
A wanted man is in the hospital and a Winter Haven police officer is on paid-administrative leave following a shooting early Thursday morning.
Polk County residents prepare for Hurricane Nicole
With Hurricane Nicole getting closer to Polk County and the rest of the Bay Area, some were preparing Wednesday just in case the storm is worse than predicted.
With Hurricane Nicole getting closer to Polk County and the rest of the Bay Area, some were preparing Wednesday just in case the storm is worse than predicted.
Detectives investigating fatal hit-and-run that left 19-year-old dead on I-4 in Lakeland
Detectives are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that left a 19-year-old dead on I-4 in Lakeland, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said.
Detectives are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that left a 19-year-old dead on I-4 in Lakeland, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said.
Polk County, residents near Peace River, brace for flooding ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole
Hurricane Ian flooded homes near the Peace River. With Tropical Storm Nicole threatening to bring more flooding, residents aren't taking any chances.
Hurricane Ian flooded homes near the Peace River. With Tropical Storm Nicole threatening to bring more flooding, residents aren't taking any chances.
Lakeland man walking along US 98 killed in pedestrian crash, Polk County deputies say
A Lakeland man was hit and killed by a car Monday evening while walking along US 98 North, Polk County deputies said.
A Lakeland man was hit and killed by a car Monday evening while walking along US 98 North, Polk County deputies said.
New Polk County fire chief starts as department faces severe staffing shortage
According to union leaders at the Polk Professional Firefighters Union, the new chief is walking into a department that is severely understaffed and over worked.
According to union leaders at the Polk Professional Firefighters Union, the new chief is walking into a department that is severely understaffed and over worked.
Florida Children's Museum opens to families at Lakeland's new Bonnet Springs Park
The Florida Children’s Museum just opened with the blast of air cannons and a shower of confetti and streamers. Families took their first look at the museum Friday morning.
The Florida Children’s Museum just opened with the blast of air cannons and a shower of confetti and streamers. Families took their first look at the museum Friday morning.
Polk deputies arrest 2 murder suspects wanted in Virgin Islands
"They are both from the Virgin Islands and came here in late June apparently thinking Polk County would be a good place to flee to," Sheriff Grady Judd said. "They were obviously wrong.”
"They are both from the Virgin Islands and came here in late June apparently thinking Polk County would be a good place to flee to," Sheriff Grady Judd said. "They were obviously wrong.”
Teen runner dedicates one mile to fallen Polk County deputy killed by friendly fire
Family, friends and fellow law enforcement gathered for a one-mile tribute to remember fallen Polk County Deputy Blane Lane. They were led by a young runner who has put in hundreds of miles to honor the lives of heroes lost.
Family, friends and fellow law enforcement gathered for a one-mile tribute to remember fallen Polk County Deputy Blane Lane. They were led by a young runner who has put in hundreds of miles to honor the lives of heroes lost.
Polk State women's soccer team rebuild program in just three years
The Polk State women's soccer team completed a winless season in 2019, but turning the program around wouldn't take much time at all. That's thanks to the teams new Head Coach Jess Belli.
The Polk State women's soccer team completed a winless season in 2019, but turning the program around wouldn't take much time at all. That's thanks to the teams new Head Coach Jess Belli.
New school for air traffic controllers could open soon in Polk County
A new school could be opening soon in Polk County. It will train air traffic controllers, which are in short supply nationwide.
A new school could be opening soon in Polk County. It will train air traffic controllers, which are in short supply nationwide.
Former Haines City math teacher accused of sexually battering a student, police say
A former Haines City High School teacher has been arrested after police say he had inappropriate sexual contact with a 17-year-old female student at the school.
A former Haines City High School teacher has been arrested after police say he had inappropriate sexual contact with a 17-year-old female student at the school.