Frostproof man determined to be the first to commercially grow avocados in Central Florida
If you are going out to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, there's a good chance you're going to be eating guacamole – which is made from avocados.
If you are going out to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, there's a good chance you're going to be eating guacamole – which is made from avocados.
'He’s honoring my baby': Manatee deputy to start memorial ride for fallen Polk deputy
Polk County Deputy Blane Lane died doing what he loved and his brothers and sisters in law enforcement will make sure he’s never forgotten.
Polk County Deputy Blane Lane died doing what he loved and his brothers and sisters in law enforcement will make sure he’s never forgotten.
Family, loved ones left picking up the pieces after mother, three children shot to death in Lake Wales
The shock and disbelief continues in Lake Wales after a mother and her three children were shot to death Tuesday by the woman's boyfriend.
The shock and disbelief continues in Lake Wales after a mother and her three children were shot to death Tuesday by the woman's boyfriend.
Man accused of murdering Lake Wales mother and her 3 kids shot, killed by officers at Florida motel
The man accused of murdering a Lake Wales mother and her three children was shot and killed by a law enforcement officer at a motel north of Orlando on Wednesday, according to police.
The man accused of murdering a Lake Wales mother and her three children was shot and killed by a law enforcement officer at a motel north of Orlando on Wednesday, according to police.
Chinese-made drones used by some Florida law enforcement agencies grounded under new state law
A new state law that is now being enforced prohibits agencies from using Chinese-made drones, such as DJI, which is one of the most popular brands.
A new state law that is now being enforced prohibits agencies from using Chinese-made drones, such as DJI, which is one of the most popular brands.
Auburndale man arrested in connection with shooting that left three hospitalized
On Saturday night, Auburndale Police and the Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to a report that three people were shot in the 3000 block of Allred Drive.
On Saturday night, Auburndale Police and the Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to a report that three people were shot in the 3000 block of Allred Drive.
Bok Towers changes tune this weekend with Taylor Swift music
The Bok Tower Gardens will be playing eight songs from the music superstar – a change from the traditional scores coming from the Florida landmark.
The Bok Tower Gardens will be playing eight songs from the music superstar – a change from the traditional scores coming from the Florida landmark.
Need for housing vouchers eight times what’s available in Lakeland, study finds
The number of eligible households far outnumbers the number of available housing vouchers, according to a new Zillow survey.
The number of eligible households far outnumbers the number of available housing vouchers, according to a new Zillow survey.
Lake Wales flea market vendors left with damages after severe storms
Winter Haven and Lake Wales were battered by high winds, heavy rain and hail Wednesday evening – causing scattered storm damage.
Winter Haven and Lake Wales were battered by high winds, heavy rain and hail Wednesday evening – causing scattered storm damage.
Polk school bus driver who ‘didn’t want to get in trouble at work’ accused of damaging surveillance system
Polk County deputies arrested a school bus driver on one count of felony criminal mischief after they say he repeatedly damaged the video surveillance system hard drive on his bus.
Polk County deputies arrested a school bus driver on one count of felony criminal mischief after they say he repeatedly damaged the video surveillance system hard drive on his bus.
Man suspected in fatal Polk County DUI crash dies following arrest, deputies say
The suspect in a deadly DUI crash, who was in the country illegally, suffered a delayed death after being arrested, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
The suspect in a deadly DUI crash, who was in the country illegally, suffered a delayed death after being arrested, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Domestic violence suspect dies after threatening to kill bedridden woman in Polk County, deputies say
A man accused of threatening to kill a bedridden woman – who was the suspect's family member – died after being arrested, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A man accused of threatening to kill a bedridden woman – who was the suspect's family member – died after being arrested, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
PCSO: 2 arrested in ‘ambush’ murder of motorcyclist in Bartow
A man and a woman have been arrested in connection to the shooting death of a motorcyclist in Polk County.
A man and a woman have been arrested in connection to the shooting death of a motorcyclist in Polk County.
Polk County Health Department warns of Triple-E after 2 horses test positive
The Florida Department of Health in Polk County is warning people of a rise in mosquito-borne disease activity.
The Florida Department of Health in Polk County is warning people of a rise in mosquito-borne disease activity.
Polk County deputies search for hit-and-run driver involved in deadly bicyclist crash
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the suspected driver and vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run that left one bicyclist dead.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the suspected driver and vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run that left one bicyclist dead.
Polk County looking into ways to make dangerous curve on Dietz Road safer
As a Former Bartow Police Chief, Tony Sparks was used to dangerous workplace situations.
As a Former Bartow Police Chief, Tony Sparks was used to dangerous workplace situations.
Police: Woman with knife arrested while trying to enter Davenport high school
A woman is facing third-degree felony charges after police say she tried to get into Ridge Community High School’s campus with a knife on Friday morning.
A woman is facing third-degree felony charges after police say she tried to get into Ridge Community High School’s campus with a knife on Friday morning.
Corrections officer accused of threatening deputy arresting him for DUI: ‘Your time is coming'
A Florida Department of Corrections officer found himself on the other side of the bars after investigators say he had a breath alcohol level more than three times the legal limit when he crashed a vehicle into a guardrail.
A Florida Department of Corrections officer found himself on the other side of the bars after investigators say he had a breath alcohol level more than three times the legal limit when he crashed a vehicle into a guardrail.
New Polk County ordinance restricts median use, aimed at pedestrian safety
Polk County commissioners passed an ordinance Tuesday intended to prohibit the dangerous use of public rights-of-way.
Polk County commissioners passed an ordinance Tuesday intended to prohibit the dangerous use of public rights-of-way.
Lakeland firefighters limit use of protective gear due to PFAS exposure
The gear is supposed to protect them, but those uniforms may be doing the opposite, exposing them to chemicals that put them at higher risk for cancer.
The gear is supposed to protect them, but those uniforms may be doing the opposite, exposing them to chemicals that put them at higher risk for cancer.