Alligator apprehended after lurking around Lakeland parking lot
A suspicious suspect stashing under cars in a Polk County parking lot was captured and released into the wild on Tuesday.
A suspicious suspect stashing under cars in a Polk County parking lot was captured and released into the wild on Tuesday.
Study: Polk County the fastest-growing county in Florida
Polk County is the fastest-growing county in Florida and the seventh fastest-growing in the nation, according to a new study.
Polk County is the fastest-growing county in Florida and the seventh fastest-growing in the nation, according to a new study.
Bay area school boards discuss how to implement newly passed Florida education laws
Two school districts in the Tampa Bay area held workshops Tuesday to begin trying to figure out how to implement more than a dozen new Florida education laws recently passed by the legislature.
Two school districts in the Tampa Bay area held workshops Tuesday to begin trying to figure out how to implement more than a dozen new Florida education laws recently passed by the legislature.
Lakeland man thrown off motorcycle in fatal crash, deputies say
On Monday, a Lakeland man was thrown off his motorcycle after crashing into an Auburndale man's truck according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Traffic Homicide Unit.
On Monday, a Lakeland man was thrown off his motorcycle after crashing into an Auburndale man's truck according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Traffic Homicide Unit.
Self-driving vehicle facility for testing and research opens in Auburndale
The future of driving will officially be tested in Florida.
The future of driving will officially be tested in Florida.
Duke Energy building experimental solar farm at Polk County site — and it's all on water
Duke Energy may be riding the wave of the future. Traditionally, solar farms have been built on land. Theirs is being built on water.
Duke Energy may be riding the wave of the future. Traditionally, solar farms have been built on land. Theirs is being built on water.
75-foot sinkhole forms on private property in Polk County, roads barricaded until further notice: Officials
Authorities with Polk County are monitoring a 75-foot sinkhole that formed off of Scott Lake Road, just south of Fitzgerald Road in southern Lakeland Friday afternoon.
Authorities with Polk County are monitoring a 75-foot sinkhole that formed off of Scott Lake Road, just south of Fitzgerald Road in southern Lakeland Friday afternoon.
Frostproof farmer plants hundreds of avocado trees in hopes of growing them commercially
Most avocados found at the grocery store aren't even from the U.S. A Frostproof farmer is taking the risk to find out if the fruit can be grown in Florida.
Most avocados found at the grocery store aren't even from the U.S. A Frostproof farmer is taking the risk to find out if the fruit can be grown in Florida.
Mulberry to enter space race, create jobs at home with clean hydrogen fuel plant
It's a big step towards the future of sustainable energy in Florida. Crews officially broke ground on a new clean hydrogen fuel plant in Polk County on Tuesday.
It's a big step towards the future of sustainable energy in Florida. Crews officially broke ground on a new clean hydrogen fuel plant in Polk County on Tuesday.
Man experiencing medical episode crashes into lobby of Winter Haven motel
On Saturday afternoon, a man was killed after he was hit by a car that crashed into a motel lobby in Winter Haven.
On Saturday afternoon, a man was killed after he was hit by a car that crashed into a motel lobby in Winter Haven.
New Auburndale community embracing car enthusiasts and racers
Sprouting up along I-4 in Auburndale, is a new community built around luxury and speed.
Sprouting up along I-4 in Auburndale, is a new community built around luxury and speed.
PCSO: Brandon man killed after truck flips in Polk County
A Brandon man was killed near Lake Alfred after being partially thrown out of his truck Wednesday night.
A Brandon man was killed near Lake Alfred after being partially thrown out of his truck Wednesday night.
Disney employee among 8 men arrested in ‘horrific’ Polk County child pornography bust, sheriff says
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for children who may have been sexually victimized after detectives arrested eight men, including a Disney employee, for child pornography.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for children who may have been sexually victimized after detectives arrested eight men, including a Disney employee, for child pornography.
Wales Pointe Restaurant and Bar has become a hotspot for live music and comedy shows
Wales Pointe Restaurant and Bar sits in downtown Lake Wales.
Wales Pointe Restaurant and Bar sits in downtown Lake Wales.
Air Force veteran’s passion for Harley-Davidson motorcycles still going strong at 90 and a half years old
Riding and restoring Harley-Davidson motorcycles has been a part of Don Huffman's life for more than 70 years.
Riding and restoring Harley-Davidson motorcycles has been a part of Don Huffman's life for more than 70 years.
Former Lakeland-Born NFL player shares 'Trials to Triumph' story in book, documentary
Freddie Stevenson still gets nostalgic walking around his grandmother's property in Lakeland. "It's the only place we've ever known," Stevenson said.As a little boy, he, his mom, and his siblings would try to go there as often as possible when they had nowhere else to turn.
Freddie Stevenson still gets nostalgic walking around his grandmother's property in Lakeland. "It's the only place we've ever known," Stevenson said.As a little boy, he, his mom, and his siblings would try to go there as often as possible when they had nowhere else to turn.
Polk couple arrested in ‘bone chilling’ child abuse case
Two people are behind bars after deputies say a child who nearly drowned three years ago died in their care earlier this month.
Two people are behind bars after deputies say a child who nearly drowned three years ago died in their care earlier this month.
PCSO: Lakeland 14-year-old critically injured after being struck by vehicle
The Polk County Sheriff's Office say that a 14-year-old is in critical but stable condition at All Children’s Hospital after being hit by a car.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office say that a 14-year-old is in critical but stable condition at All Children’s Hospital after being hit by a car.
‘We're not going to have it’: Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd on recent gun violence involving kids
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says law enforcement is not going to accept children committing criminal acts in the community.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says law enforcement is not going to accept children committing criminal acts in the community.
PCSO: Panama City bicyclist killed in Auburndale crash
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that happened on Dairy Road near James Avenue on Wednesday night.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that happened on Dairy Road near James Avenue on Wednesday night.