Suspect in Winter Haven Circle K armed robbery arrested, police say
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect involved in an armed robbery at a Circle K in Winter Haven on Sunday.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect involved in an armed robbery at a Circle K in Winter Haven on Sunday.
Grady Judd: Mother, 9-year-old son killed in ‘devastating’ Polk County rollover crash
Polk County investigators say heavy rain may have played a factor in a deadly crash that claimed the lives of a Lakeland mother and child Wednesday afternoon.
Polk County investigators say heavy rain may have played a factor in a deadly crash that claimed the lives of a Lakeland mother and child Wednesday afternoon.
3 Lakeland teens killed in triple-vehicle crash, police say
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the lives of three teenagers Wednesday night.
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the lives of three teenagers Wednesday night.
‘It ended in tragedy’: Lakeland rapper shot at album release party, family says
A Lakeland rapper with a promising future was shot and killed at his own album release party, according to his family.
A Lakeland rapper with a promising future was shot and killed at his own album release party, according to his family.
Raccoon tests positive for rabies after fighting family dog in Polk County, officials say
Polk County confirmed its third case of rabies this year after a family dog fought with an aggressive raccoon, deputies said.
Polk County confirmed its third case of rabies this year after a family dog fought with an aggressive raccoon, deputies said.
Missing Polk County woman considered endangered as community holds vigil
A Polk County woman who was last heard from in June is now being considered "missing endangered" by investigators.
A Polk County woman who was last heard from in June is now being considered "missing endangered" by investigators.
Toy cars made by retirement community helps first responders connect with kids in traumatic situations
A group of residents at The Estates at Carpenters in Lakeland decided to handcraft wooden cars for officers and first responders to give out to children.
A group of residents at The Estates at Carpenters in Lakeland decided to handcraft wooden cars for officers and first responders to give out to children.
Davenport woman killed over the weekend, investigators search for homicide suspect
A $5,000 reward is being offered as investigators search for a homicide suspect who killed a 35-year-old Davenport woman over the weekend.
A $5,000 reward is being offered as investigators search for a homicide suspect who killed a 35-year-old Davenport woman over the weekend.
Lakeland man killed after speeding while trying to pass car, officials say
Police say a 23-year-old Lakeland driver died on Sunday after trying to pass another car.
Police say a 23-year-old Lakeland driver died on Sunday after trying to pass another car.
25-year-old killed in shooting at Jade Fox Lounge, suspect taken into custody
One person was killed in a shooting in Lakeland on Saturday morning, according to authorities.
One person was killed in a shooting in Lakeland on Saturday morning, according to authorities.
Haines City man wins $15 million from scratch-off
A Haines City man purchased a Billion Dollar Gold Rush Supreme Scratch-Off ticket for $30 from a gas station and won millions.
A Haines City man purchased a Billion Dollar Gold Rush Supreme Scratch-Off ticket for $30 from a gas station and won millions.
Search for missing Polk County woman intensifies as investigators focus on mobile home park
A family in Auburndale is facing their own nightmare as they search for a missing loved one.
A family in Auburndale is facing their own nightmare as they search for a missing loved one.
Investigators search trailer that may be connected to Polk County woman’s disappearance
A Polk County family is hoping for answers in the search for their missing loved one.
A Polk County family is hoping for answers in the search for their missing loved one.
Cypress Gardens ski team helps girls discover the thrill waterskiing
Winter Haven is the waterski capitol of the world, making it the perfect place to learn and help diversify the sport.
Winter Haven is the waterski capitol of the world, making it the perfect place to learn and help diversify the sport.
Polk County residents to pay more for trash services as commissioners select 2 waste removal companies
For most of 2022, Polk County residents were dealing with trash piling up on their curbs and even in their homes for days, sometimes weeks.
For most of 2022, Polk County residents were dealing with trash piling up on their curbs and even in their homes for days, sometimes weeks.
Armed robbers arrested on I-4, says Auburndale police and PCSO
Auburndale police and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office say they charged armed robbers early on Monday morning.
Auburndale police and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office say they charged armed robbers early on Monday morning.
Winter Haven woman thrown out of car during fatal crash, troopers say
A Winter Haven woman died early on Sunday morning after being thrown out of her car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Winter Haven woman died early on Sunday morning after being thrown out of her car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Grady Judd: Woman, unborn baby killed in ‘violent and horrific double murder’ before suspect shot himself
A pregnant woman and her unborn baby have been killed in an apparent domestic-related double murder-suicide, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A pregnant woman and her unborn baby have been killed in an apparent domestic-related double murder-suicide, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Suspect charged with attempted murder arrested in Lakeland, HCSO says
A man suspected of shooting another man several times in Tampa was arrested after being found by the Lakeland Police Department.
A man suspected of shooting another man several times in Tampa was arrested after being found by the Lakeland Police Department.
Lakeland train derailment victims sue 3 trucking companies after crash
A week, after a train collided with a truck and derailed in Lakeland, 10 people on board, have filed a lawsuit against several trucking companies.
A week, after a train collided with a truck and derailed in Lakeland, 10 people on board, have filed a lawsuit against several trucking companies.