Polk County deputies head down to Fort Myers to help recover efforts after Hurricane Ian
Emergency crews from across the state are showing Southwest Florida, thy are not alone. Polk County sent some of its team down south to help Lee County recover from Hurricane Ian.
Emergency crews from across the state are showing Southwest Florida, thy are not alone. Polk County sent some of its team down south to help Lee County recover from Hurricane Ian.
Florida OKs driving on certain roadway shoulders during Hurricane Ian evacuation
With more than 2 million people along the Gulf Coast urged to evacuate in advance of Hurricane Ian, Florida Department of Transportation workers cleared highway shoulders in case they are needed to increase the flow of traffic for evacuations.
With more than 2 million people along the Gulf Coast urged to evacuate in advance of Hurricane Ian, Florida Department of Transportation workers cleared highway shoulders in case they are needed to increase the flow of traffic for evacuations.
Hurricane Ian evacuees take shelter in Polk County
The population of Polk County is growing because of Hurricane Ian.
The population of Polk County is growing because of Hurricane Ian.
Polk County prepares for high winds, extensive flooding from Hurricane Ian
Polk County may be shielded from the worst of Hurricane Ian's wrath, but it is expected to experience high winds and extensive flooding.
Polk County may be shielded from the worst of Hurricane Ian's wrath, but it is expected to experience high winds and extensive flooding.
Lakeland children's book author helps wish come true for 5-year-old girl battling cancer
A Lakeland author and illustrator of kid's books just helped a dream come true for a 5-year-old girl battling cancer.
A Lakeland author and illustrator of kid's books just helped a dream come true for a 5-year-old girl battling cancer.
Mulberry 12-year-old gets new prosthesis after bone cancer diagnosis
A Mulberry 12-year-old is getting a second chance at childhood after almost losing a big part of it to a rare form of bone cancer.
A Mulberry 12-year-old is getting a second chance at childhood after almost losing a big part of it to a rare form of bone cancer.
Fiery tractor-trailer crash on I-4 in Polk City sends two people to hospital
A traffic crash that led to a semi-truck catching fire snarled the morning commute in Polk County. Two people were hospitalized.
A traffic crash that led to a semi-truck catching fire snarled the morning commute in Polk County. Two people were hospitalized.
Blue-green algae bloom found on Lake Henry in Winter Haven, health officials say
The Florida Department of Health issued a warning because of a potentially dangerous blue-green algae bloom on Lake Henry in Winter Haven.
The Florida Department of Health issued a warning because of a potentially dangerous blue-green algae bloom on Lake Henry in Winter Haven.
Winter Haven organization prepares to send help after Hurricane Fiona slams Puerto Rico
Christian Disaster Response based in Winter Haven is preparing to provide help in Puerto Ricans impacted by Hurricane Fiona. The group is now recruiting volunteers to help in Puerto Rico.
Christian Disaster Response based in Winter Haven is preparing to provide help in Puerto Ricans impacted by Hurricane Fiona. The group is now recruiting volunteers to help in Puerto Rico.
Davenport British restaurant hosts Brits for final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II
The Davenport British restaurant opened at 5:30 a.m. on Monday as people gathered for the final farewell of Queen Elizabeth II.
The Davenport British restaurant opened at 5:30 a.m. on Monday as people gathered for the final farewell of Queen Elizabeth II.
Hurricane Fiona leaves extensive flooding, damage in parts of Puerto Rico
Hurricane Fiona passed through Puerto Rico, leaving extensive flooding and damage and devastating some parts of the country.
Hurricane Fiona passed through Puerto Rico, leaving extensive flooding and damage and devastating some parts of the country.
3-legged alligator mom carries babies in her mouth at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland
A three-legged alligator mom was seen limping through Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, moving her hatchlings from their nest to nearby water — one mouthful at a time.
A three-legged alligator mom was seen limping through Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, moving her hatchlings from their nest to nearby water — one mouthful at a time.
Polk County students score free formal wear by promising to avoid ‘risky’ behavior at school events
Homecoming is around the corner for many high school students, and those with a Polk County school ID have a chance to get the perfect outfit for free, thanks to a local organization called "UthImpact."
Homecoming is around the corner for many high school students, and those with a Polk County school ID have a chance to get the perfect outfit for free, thanks to a local organization called "UthImpact."
Train collides with semi-truck in Lakeland, spills Pedialyte along roadway
Crews spent Sunday morning cleaning up Pedialyte and diesel from a Lakeland intersection after a train collided with a semi-truck.
Crews spent Sunday morning cleaning up Pedialyte and diesel from a Lakeland intersection after a train collided with a semi-truck.
$19.5 million Salvation Army expansion to help with ‘tsunami of need’ in Polk County
The Salvation Army in Polk County is expanding to help meet a growing need.
The Salvation Army in Polk County is expanding to help meet a growing need.
Polk sheriff: Disney, Publix employees among those accused of wanting to 'sexually abuse, groom' kids
Sheriff Grady Judd said a total of 13 men were arrested in the latest Polk County undercover operation targeting suspects who made attempts to "sexually abuse, groom, and corrupt" children. In addition to the agency's team, Chris Hansen from ‘To Catch a Predator’ worked alongside investigators.
Sheriff Grady Judd said a total of 13 men were arrested in the latest Polk County undercover operation targeting suspects who made attempts to "sexually abuse, groom, and corrupt" children. In addition to the agency's team, Chris Hansen from ‘To Catch a Predator’ worked alongside investigators.
Lake Wales police arrest tow truck driver for illegally towing vehicle, believe there may be more victims
Police in Lake Wales arrested a tow truck driver for stealing a disabled vehicle after they say he illegally towed the car, then tried to get the owner to pay hundreds of dollars to get it back. Now investigators believe there may be more victims out there.
Police in Lake Wales arrested a tow truck driver for stealing a disabled vehicle after they say he illegally towed the car, then tried to get the owner to pay hundreds of dollars to get it back. Now investigators believe there may be more victims out there.
Lakeland ranked the worst place to live if you have asthma, new report says
A new report indicates that Lakeland is one of the worst places to live in the entire country if you have asthma.
A new report indicates that Lakeland is one of the worst places to live in the entire country if you have asthma.
Swatting call leads to massive police response at Ford's Garage in Lakeland
More than a dozen Lakeland police officers swarmed Ford's Garage Monday afternoon after a caller told 911 that an active shooter was inside the restaurant. Officers said it ended up being a prank known as swatting.
More than a dozen Lakeland police officers swarmed Ford's Garage Monday afternoon after a caller told 911 that an active shooter was inside the restaurant. Officers said it ended up being a prank known as swatting.
Polk County man with blood-stained shirt walks into Publix asking for help after stabbing 2, deputies say
Polk County deputies arrested a man who stabbed two victims in an 'unprovoked attack' and ran away. He then entered a Davenport Publix -- while wearing a blood-stained shirt and holding a pocket knife -- asking management for help.
Polk County deputies arrested a man who stabbed two victims in an 'unprovoked attack' and ran away. He then entered a Davenport Publix -- while wearing a blood-stained shirt and holding a pocket knife -- asking management for help.