Five child victims located during Polk County undercover child porn sting
Sixteen people were arrested during an undercover child porn sting by the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Suspects included veterans, a former corrections officer, and two Winter Haven friends who created child pornography with three girls they had access to. In total, five child victims were identified.
Sixteen people were arrested during an undercover child porn sting by the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Suspects included veterans, a former corrections officer, and two Winter Haven friends who created child pornography with three girls they had access to. In total, five child victims were identified.
'I love you to the moon and back': Lakeland family plans to send 11-year-old son's ashes to space
A family is honoring their 11-year-old son by fulfilling his life-long wish of going to the moon.
A family is honoring their 11-year-old son by fulfilling his life-long wish of going to the moon.
Lake Wales motorcyclist trying to pass vehicles on two-lane road killed in multi-vehicle crash, deputies say
A Lake Wales man was killed Friday evening following a crash that threw him off his motorcycle, which kept going and struck three other vehicles before coming to a stop.
A Lake Wales man was killed Friday evening following a crash that threw him off his motorcycle, which kept going and struck three other vehicles before coming to a stop.
Why is rent so high across the Bay Area?
Rent increases have become more common and bigger recently leaving many asking what's behind the skyrocketing prices.
Rent increases have become more common and bigger recently leaving many asking what's behind the skyrocketing prices.
13-year-old protesting abortion restrictions detained by Lakeland police, gains Nikki Fried support
Days after she was detained at a protest in Lakeland, a 13-year-old returned Thursday to protest against abortion restrictions, gaining support from Tampa Bay residents and Florida’s agriculture commissioner.
Days after she was detained at a protest in Lakeland, a 13-year-old returned Thursday to protest against abortion restrictions, gaining support from Tampa Bay residents and Florida’s agriculture commissioner.
Viral TikTok flip launches Polk County drummer to social media stardom
A Polk County man never imagined that he would be a social influencer known as "Drummer Boy" with more than a million followers, but that’s what happened after a video of him doing a flip on TikTok took off.
A Polk County man never imagined that he would be a social influencer known as "Drummer Boy" with more than a million followers, but that’s what happened after a video of him doing a flip on TikTok took off.
Bartow man drowns after boat capsizes in Mulberry pond, Polk deputies say
A Bartow man drowned Wednesday after a small boat capsized in a Mulberry pond. The man he was with attempted to save him but was unsuccessful.
A Bartow man drowned Wednesday after a small boat capsized in a Mulberry pond. The man he was with attempted to save him but was unsuccessful.
40-year-old son recently discovers dad was one of the famous smokejumpers of WWII
Jerome Corbett was forty years old before he figured out that his dad was one of the famous smokejumpers, a member of the Triple Nickels in World War II.
Jerome Corbett was forty years old before he figured out that his dad was one of the famous smokejumpers, a member of the Triple Nickels in World War II.
'Get on the Water' program helps young girls build water-skiing skills, self-confidence
Summer is about having fun, and for 10 young girls, it's a time to learn a new sport on the water. USA Water Ski is helping them do just that with its “Get on the Water” program.
Summer is about having fun, and for 10 young girls, it's a time to learn a new sport on the water. USA Water Ski is helping them do just that with its “Get on the Water” program.
Accused Florida Capitol rioters may interact with each other, ordered to stay away from fugitive co-defendant
A group of accused Capitol rioters from Florida will be allowed to stay in contact with each other while out on bond.
A group of accused Capitol rioters from Florida will be allowed to stay in contact with each other while out on bond.
1 dead, 2 injured in July 4th shooting in Winter Haven, police say
Police are investigating a shooting on July 4th that left one person dead and two others injured in Winter Haven.
Police are investigating a shooting on July 4th that left one person dead and two others injured in Winter Haven.
24-year-old man dead following Lakeland apartment shooting, police say
Lakeland police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred over the weekend.
Lakeland police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred over the weekend.
Soggy start didn't stop crowds, fireworks at Lakeland's 'Red, White & Kaboom'
Despite the rain, it was a packed crowd at Lake Mirror Sunday for the city of Lakeland's ‘Red, White & Kaboom’ Independence Day celebration.
Despite the rain, it was a packed crowd at Lake Mirror Sunday for the city of Lakeland's ‘Red, White & Kaboom’ Independence Day celebration.
Polk County firefighters forced to work overtime until positions are filled
Polk County Fire Rescue is understaffed with dozens of positions to fill. Firefighters are forced to work a lot of overtime, whether they want to or not.
Polk County Fire Rescue is understaffed with dozens of positions to fill. Firefighters are forced to work a lot of overtime, whether they want to or not.
First 'probable' case of monkeypox reported in Polk County
Florida health officials are reporting the first probable case of monkeypox in Polk County – this comes weeks after two infections were confirmed in Pinellas County.
Florida health officials are reporting the first probable case of monkeypox in Polk County – this comes weeks after two infections were confirmed in Pinellas County.
Deputies: Suspect shot after pulling hand gun on two detectives in Polk County
A suspect who pulled a handgun on two detectives was shot and rushed to the hospital Thursday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Deputies are now investigating the deputy-involved shooting that happened in the Wahneta area of unincorporated Winter Haven.
A suspect who pulled a handgun on two detectives was shot and rushed to the hospital Thursday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Deputies are now investigating the deputy-involved shooting that happened in the Wahneta area of unincorporated Winter Haven.
Homeowners heated after major healthcare chain buys Polk County land from Sheriff Grady Judd
Talk about a possible new hospital going up in Polk County has residents in one neighborhood feeling uneasy.
Talk about a possible new hospital going up in Polk County has residents in one neighborhood feeling uneasy.
Accused wrong-way driver kills single mother in head-on crash, may face additional DUI charges
A wrong-way driver accused of killing a Lake Wales mother in a head-on crash has been arrested and may face additional DUI charges.
A wrong-way driver accused of killing a Lake Wales mother in a head-on crash has been arrested and may face additional DUI charges.
Winter Haven pregnancy center vandalized after supreme court overturned abortion rights
Almost two dozen volunteers from Winter Haven Worship Center arrived with paint and brushes in hand at the LifeChoice Pregnancy Center Monday morning to undo damage done over the weekend.
Almost two dozen volunteers from Winter Haven Worship Center arrived with paint and brushes in hand at the LifeChoice Pregnancy Center Monday morning to undo damage done over the weekend.
Nearly 3 dozen women compete for Miss Florida title in Lakeland
One young woman’s hopes and dreams of being crowned Miss Florida are going to culminate at the R.P. Funding Center in Lakeland this weekend.
One young woman’s hopes and dreams of being crowned Miss Florida are going to culminate at the R.P. Funding Center in Lakeland this weekend.