Separate drive-by shootings just minutes apart in Lake Wales leave 3 injured; deputies search for suspects
Deputies in Polk County are searching for suspects who unleashed a hail of gunfire on two homes in Lake Wales early Monday morning. Polk Sheriff Grady Judd says the drive-by shootings might involve rival gangs, but the victims were teens or children.
Deputies in Polk County are searching for suspects who unleashed a hail of gunfire on two homes in Lake Wales early Monday morning. Polk Sheriff Grady Judd says the drive-by shootings might involve rival gangs, but the victims were teens or children.
Legendary Lakeland High School football coach hangs up his hat after 52 years
After decades of success, Lakeland High School’s legendary head football coach Bill Castle is retiring.
After decades of success, Lakeland High School’s legendary head football coach Bill Castle is retiring.
Lake Wales commissioners approve resolution that establishes time limits for public comment
In a 3-2 vote, Lake Wales commissioners approved a resolution establishing a time limit for public comment.
In a 3-2 vote, Lake Wales commissioners approved a resolution establishing a time limit for public comment.
Davenport man's home still seeing extreme flooding from Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian came and left back in September, but a Davenport man is still waiting for relief from the extreme flooding.
Hurricane Ian came and left back in September, but a Davenport man is still waiting for relief from the extreme flooding.
Polk suspects called 911 to ask deputies for help moving items from home they were burglarizing, officials say
Two people in Poinciana were arrested after one of them made a 911 call to get help with moving their belongings from a home they were burglarizing, according to the sheriff's office.
Two people in Poinciana were arrested after one of them made a 911 call to get help with moving their belongings from a home they were burglarizing, according to the sheriff's office.
Polk County investigating two separate shootings in Lake Wales
Two shootings occurred in Lake Wales around the same time Monday, and Polk County investigators say they are investigating them as separate incidents.
Two shootings occurred in Lake Wales around the same time Monday, and Polk County investigators say they are investigating them as separate incidents.
Bay Area welcomes first babies of 2023
One minute after the Bay Area rang in the New Year, baby Jaylen Nunez-Perez was born at Mease Countryside Hospital.
One minute after the Bay Area rang in the New Year, baby Jaylen Nunez-Perez was born at Mease Countryside Hospital.
Police: Lakeland divers find mother, 2 children dead in submerged car in lake
Divers found the bodies of a 35-year-old mother and her two young sons, ages 4 and 9, inside the submerged car. Investigators said they did not believe the vehicle ended up in the water as the result of a traffic crash.
Divers found the bodies of a 35-year-old mother and her two young sons, ages 4 and 9, inside the submerged car. Investigators said they did not believe the vehicle ended up in the water as the result of a traffic crash.
2 business partners shot, killed each other in Lakeland, Polk sheriff says
Detectives believe the two business partners "mutually shot each other as a result of an ongoing dispute."
Detectives believe the two business partners "mutually shot each other as a result of an ongoing dispute."
Polk sheriff investigating deadly shooting on US-92 in Lakeland
Detectives were on the scene of a shooting investigation on US-92 in Lakeland that resulted in the deaths of two men.
Detectives were on the scene of a shooting investigation on US-92 in Lakeland that resulted in the deaths of two men.
Lakeland couple's engagement ring found more than 20 years after it was flushed down the toilet
There's no better feeling than finding something you've lost — especially if it's been missing for two decades. A Lakeland couple who said they flushed their engagement ring down the toilet more than 20 years ago figured it was gone forever.
There's no better feeling than finding something you've lost — especially if it's been missing for two decades. A Lakeland couple who said they flushed their engagement ring down the toilet more than 20 years ago figured it was gone forever.
Heartland for Children in Bartow looks for more foster parents as need grows urgent
Foster care agencies, including Heartland for Children in Bartow, are desperately looking for more foster parents.
Foster care agencies, including Heartland for Children in Bartow, are desperately looking for more foster parents.
1 dead, 1 injured after shooting at Lakeland apartment complex
Lakeland police detectives are trying to track down the suspect who shot two people at an apartment complex. One of those shooting victims has since passed away.
Lakeland police detectives are trying to track down the suspect who shot two people at an apartment complex. One of those shooting victims has since passed away.
Polk County detectives investigating Christmas Eve homicide in Lake Wales mobile home park
On Christmas, a man discovered his friend was killed after finding his body in a Lake Wales mobile home, deputies said. Now, they are investigating his death as a homicide.
On Christmas, a man discovered his friend was killed after finding his body in a Lake Wales mobile home, deputies said. Now, they are investigating his death as a homicide.
Police: Two injured in shooting reported outside Lakeland apartment complex
Two people were critically injured in a reported shooting Monday afternoon at a Lakeland apartment complex, police said.
Two people were critically injured in a reported shooting Monday afternoon at a Lakeland apartment complex, police said.
Lakeland server gets massive $1,000 tip from local non-profit
A few days before Christmas, a Lakeland server landed a massive $1,000 tip. It came from the non-profit "My Big Fat Tip," which randomly selects restaurants and gives the tip to whoever happens to serve that day.
A few days before Christmas, a Lakeland server landed a massive $1,000 tip. It came from the non-profit "My Big Fat Tip," which randomly selects restaurants and gives the tip to whoever happens to serve that day.
Polk County inmate dies after attacking detention deputies, sheriff's office says
A Polk County inmate died at a local hospital on Friday after attacking detention deputies at the South County Jail in Frostproof, according to the sheriff's office.
A Polk County inmate died at a local hospital on Friday after attacking detention deputies at the South County Jail in Frostproof, according to the sheriff's office.
Investigators search for man accused of stealing several guns at Lake Wales pawn shop
Investigators are searching for a Lake Wales man who they said stole several guns at a pawn shop on Friday.
Investigators are searching for a Lake Wales man who they said stole several guns at a pawn shop on Friday.
Florida investigators make plea to public for answers in 2017 disappearance of Polk County man
It's been almost five years since Brian Edward Klecha was last seen at an Auburndale bank, and law enforcement officials still don't know what happened to him.
It's been almost five years since Brian Edward Klecha was last seen at an Auburndale bank, and law enforcement officials still don't know what happened to him.
Lakeland 12-year-old shot, killed after finding gun at friend’s house during sleepover
A 12-year-old boy lost his life Friday night after police say he accidentally shot himself with a gun he found at a friend’s house.
A 12-year-old boy lost his life Friday night after police say he accidentally shot himself with a gun he found at a friend’s house.