Polk State College drops African-American Studies course to align with new state law
An African-American studies course is no longer being taught at Polk State College because, according to officials there, it didn't comply with state law.
An African-American studies course is no longer being taught at Polk State College because, according to officials there, it didn't comply with state law.
Naked Florida woman accused of battery punches firefighter trying to get her to cover up: PCSO
A battery complaint ended with a naked Florida woman wearing handcuffs after investigators said she punched a female firefighter who tried to get her to cover up.
A battery complaint ended with a naked Florida woman wearing handcuffs after investigators said she punched a female firefighter who tried to get her to cover up.
Publix ice cream recall: Here’s what to know
Publix has voluntarily recalled one of its ice creams that was sold in Florida.
Publix has voluntarily recalled one of its ice creams that was sold in Florida.
Hooters manager running for mayor of Lakeland
A 24-year-old Lakelander is one of the youngest candidates ever running for mayor.
A 24-year-old Lakelander is one of the youngest candidates ever running for mayor.
Lakeland World War II veteran reaches milestone before passing away
World War II veteran Edwin Gideons grew up as the youngest of 11 in his family. Times were tough in the 1930s in rural Florida, so he was helping out at home as best he could long before he joined the service.
World War II veteran Edwin Gideons grew up as the youngest of 11 in his family. Times were tough in the 1930s in rural Florida, so he was helping out at home as best he could long before he joined the service.
Lawsuit accuses Polk County Sheriff’s Office of failures during 2016 child rape investigation
A new lawsuit accuses the Polk County Sheriff’s Office of a "pattern, policy, practice and custom, of failing to adequately train and supervise its officers resulting in the deprivation of minors’ constitutional rights."
A new lawsuit accuses the Polk County Sheriff’s Office of a "pattern, policy, practice and custom, of failing to adequately train and supervise its officers resulting in the deprivation of minors’ constitutional rights."
Man accused of deadly hit-and-run outside Winter Haven nightclub makes first court appearance
The man suspected of driving over and killing a 21-year-old woman after shots were fired outside a Winter Haven nightclub made his first appearance in court on Tuesday.
The man suspected of driving over and killing a 21-year-old woman after shots were fired outside a Winter Haven nightclub made his first appearance in court on Tuesday.
Motorcyclist dies after crash in Auburndale, police investigating
The Auburndale Police Department is investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist on Sunday evening at the intersection of Havendale Blvd. and 42nd St.
The Auburndale Police Department is investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist on Sunday evening at the intersection of Havendale Blvd. and 42nd St.
Haines City crash on US-27 kills Davenport man: FHP
A deadly crash on US-27 in Haines City claimed the life of a 20-year-old after the victim turned into the path of an oncoming Tesla Model 3 at the intersection of Blue Heron Blvd., according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A deadly crash on US-27 in Haines City claimed the life of a 20-year-old after the victim turned into the path of an oncoming Tesla Model 3 at the intersection of Blue Heron Blvd., according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
PCFR Battalion Chief collides with van, multiple people hospitalized
A Polk County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief was responding to an emergency call with lights and sirens before crashing into a van on Saturday morning.
A Polk County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief was responding to an emergency call with lights and sirens before crashing into a van on Saturday morning.
Winter Haven suspect accused of attacking woman turns himself in
A Winter Haven suspect accused of attacking a woman a week ago turned himself in on Friday, according to police.
A Winter Haven suspect accused of attacking a woman a week ago turned himself in on Friday, according to police.
Marvelous Mud Pottery Studio serves as pottery school for adults
Around 60 adult students learn new lessons in pottery each week at Marvelous Mud Pottery Studio in Lakeland.
Around 60 adult students learn new lessons in pottery each week at Marvelous Mud Pottery Studio in Lakeland.
Haines City Woman leads protest against local law enforcement's ICE partnership
A Haines City woman is organizing a protest against the local law enforcement's partnership with ICE, which allows trained local officers to enforce federal immigration law.
A Haines City woman is organizing a protest against the local law enforcement's partnership with ICE, which allows trained local officers to enforce federal immigration law.
VIDEO: Wood stork caught on fishing lure and line rescued by animal control officers
A wood stork whose legs were entangled by a fishing lure and line was rescued by Polk County Animal Control officers on Tuesday.
A wood stork whose legs were entangled by a fishing lure and line was rescued by Polk County Animal Control officers on Tuesday.
Historic bricks on Easton Drive in South Lakeland to be repaved with asphalt after years of washouts
A neighborhood in South Lakeland is known for its original brick streets, but the city said that on one street in particular, they have to go. After major rain events, the bricks loosen and float, creating a hazard.
A neighborhood in South Lakeland is known for its original brick streets, but the city said that on one street in particular, they have to go. After major rain events, the bricks loosen and float, creating a hazard.
Florida man with thermos inserted in body caught sneaking it into Polk County Jail: ‘Put it up the exit ramp'
A Florida man who is no stranger to the law wound up back in jail and the subject of one of Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd’s most unusual "Morning Briefings" due to how he tried to smuggle a thermos inside the jail.
A Florida man who is no stranger to the law wound up back in jail and the subject of one of Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd’s most unusual "Morning Briefings" due to how he tried to smuggle a thermos inside the jail.
Polk County deputies locate non-verbal child's father after she was found alone in Davenport
The father of a non-verbal child who was at the heart of an Unidentified Child Alert in Polk County has been located.
The father of a non-verbal child who was at the heart of an Unidentified Child Alert in Polk County has been located.
Honor Walk hosted for Hillsborough County Navy veteran killed in motorcycle crash
Over the weekend, Navy veteran Randy Berry and his wife Dawn joined hundreds of riders for a "Love Surrounds You — Ride It Out of the Darkness" rally, supporting suicide and mental health awareness.
Over the weekend, Navy veteran Randy Berry and his wife Dawn joined hundreds of riders for a "Love Surrounds You — Ride It Out of the Darkness" rally, supporting suicide and mental health awareness.
Winter Haven home significantly damaged after kitchen fire
A Winter Haven home was significantly damaged after a kitchen fire sparked Tuesday afternoon, according to firefighters.
A Winter Haven home was significantly damaged after a kitchen fire sparked Tuesday afternoon, according to firefighters.
City of Mulberry seeks $40M grant to protect against wastewater plant flooding
The city of Mulberry is applying for a multi-million-dollar grant that would mitigate the risk of flooding at its wastewater plant and prevent a potential environmental disaster.
The city of Mulberry is applying for a multi-million-dollar grant that would mitigate the risk of flooding at its wastewater plant and prevent a potential environmental disaster.