Polk County looking into ways to make dangerous curve on Dietz Road safer
As a Former Bartow Police Chief, Tony Sparks was used to dangerous workplace situations.
As a Former Bartow Police Chief, Tony Sparks was used to dangerous workplace situations.
Police: Woman with knife arrested while trying to enter Davenport high school
A woman is facing third-degree felony charges after police say she tried to get into Ridge Community High School’s campus with a knife on Friday morning.
A woman is facing third-degree felony charges after police say she tried to get into Ridge Community High School’s campus with a knife on Friday morning.
Corrections officer accused of threatening deputy arresting him for DUI: ‘Your time is coming'
A Florida Department of Corrections officer found himself on the other side of the bars after investigators say he had a breath alcohol level more than three times the legal limit when he crashed a vehicle into a guardrail.
A Florida Department of Corrections officer found himself on the other side of the bars after investigators say he had a breath alcohol level more than three times the legal limit when he crashed a vehicle into a guardrail.
New Polk County ordinance restricts median use, aimed at pedestrian safety
Polk County commissioners passed an ordinance Tuesday intended to prohibit the dangerous use of public rights-of-way.
Polk County commissioners passed an ordinance Tuesday intended to prohibit the dangerous use of public rights-of-way.
Lakeland firefighters limit use of protective gear due to PFAS exposure
The gear is supposed to protect them, but those uniforms may be doing the opposite, exposing them to chemicals that put them at higher risk for cancer.
The gear is supposed to protect them, but those uniforms may be doing the opposite, exposing them to chemicals that put them at higher risk for cancer.
Haines City fire chief part of team that created lifesaving devices
Firefighters are quick to respond in an emergency, but one local fire chief took his public safety efforts one step forward.
Firefighters are quick to respond in an emergency, but one local fire chief took his public safety efforts one step forward.
PCSO: 1 killed in Mulberry roll-over crash that toppled a streetlight
A fatal Mulberry crash that claimed the life of a Lakeland woman is under investigation.
A fatal Mulberry crash that claimed the life of a Lakeland woman is under investigation.
Multi-vehicle crash kills 2, injures 4 in Polk County, deputies say
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash involving five vehicles that occurred Tuesday morning.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash involving five vehicles that occurred Tuesday morning.
Polk County man shoots, kills stepson before turning gun on himself following hostage situation, police say
A man and his 19-year-old stepson are dead following a hostage situation early Monday morning in Lake Wales.
A man and his 19-year-old stepson are dead following a hostage situation early Monday morning in Lake Wales.
Patty Wagstaff reflects on her aviation career
At Sun N' Fun last week Patty Wagstaff reflected on her career and gave some advice to the next generation of female aviators.
At Sun N' Fun last week Patty Wagstaff reflected on her career and gave some advice to the next generation of female aviators.
Bats take up residence at a South Lakeland apartment complex
Residents of a South Lakeland apartment complex have a big problem after thousands of bats have moved in.
Residents of a South Lakeland apartment complex have a big problem after thousands of bats have moved in.
Florida man accused of running crime ring to steal equipment from Home Depot and sell it online
A state-wide investigation led to the arrests of a Florida man and several others accused of selling heavy equipment they stole from Home Depot stores throughout Florida.
A state-wide investigation led to the arrests of a Florida man and several others accused of selling heavy equipment they stole from Home Depot stores throughout Florida.
Officials warn of wildfire season with dry conditions continuing across Florida
Dry conditions across the state has Florida Forest Service officials raising red flags over this wildfire season, which they said is already off to a hot and early start.
Dry conditions across the state has Florida Forest Service officials raising red flags over this wildfire season, which they said is already off to a hot and early start.
Haines City Police Department gets newly donated protective gear for K9 unit
As the Haines City Police Department grows, it’s adding new protective gear for its K9 unit on the front lines. The department received a donation of bulletproof and stab-proof vests for dogs in the unit.
As the Haines City Police Department grows, it’s adding new protective gear for its K9 unit on the front lines. The department received a donation of bulletproof and stab-proof vests for dogs in the unit.
Polk County providing financial assistance for residents still struggling after COVID-19 pandemic
Polk County is now extending a helping hand to people who have fallen behind on their bills because of COVID-19. Many were knocked down during the pandemic by losing their jobs or working fewer hours continue to get battered in the aftermath.
Polk County is now extending a helping hand to people who have fallen behind on their bills because of COVID-19. Many were knocked down during the pandemic by losing their jobs or working fewer hours continue to get battered in the aftermath.
1 dead, 10 injured after migrant bus crashes head-on with semi-tanker truck, sheriff says
A crash between a semi-tanker truck and a bus carrying migrant farm workers killed one person and injured 10 others early Monday morning.
A crash between a semi-tanker truck and a bus carrying migrant farm workers killed one person and injured 10 others early Monday morning.
Suspect arrested in connection with McDonald's Drive-Thru shooting
Lakeland Officers arrested 28-year-old Calvin Jordan Sousa on Sunday afternoon in connection with a shooting that occurred at the McDonald's at 5325 Frontage Road earlier in the day.
Lakeland Officers arrested 28-year-old Calvin Jordan Sousa on Sunday afternoon in connection with a shooting that occurred at the McDonald's at 5325 Frontage Road earlier in the day.
Dozens of clippings stolen from Florida Southern College's rose garden
Florida Southern College in Lakeland said someone snuck into their beloved rose garden and cut dozens of clippings off two of their most unusual plants.
Florida Southern College in Lakeland said someone snuck into their beloved rose garden and cut dozens of clippings off two of their most unusual plants.
Burn ban in place for Polk County after massive wildfire burn more 650 acres in River Ranch camping area
A burn ban is now in effect in Polk County following a massive wildfire that burned more than 650 acres and destroyed hundreds of out-buildings and a few campers, earlier this week.
A burn ban is now in effect in Polk County following a massive wildfire that burned more than 650 acres and destroyed hundreds of out-buildings and a few campers, earlier this week.
Tampa Bay area in ‘severe drought,’ communities issue burn bans
New drought maps released Thursday show most of the Tampa Bay area is in a severe drought. Fire officials say the dry and windy conditions create prime opportunities for brush fires to spread.
New drought maps released Thursday show most of the Tampa Bay area is in a severe drought. Fire officials say the dry and windy conditions create prime opportunities for brush fires to spread.