NTSB: Winter Haven mid-air plane collision occurred as student pilot was landing, per preliminary report
A student pilot was trying to land a small plane at a Winter Haven airport when it collided with another small plane in early March, sending both crashing into a lake and killing four people, according to the NTSB's preliminary report released this week.
A student pilot was trying to land a small plane at a Winter Haven airport when it collided with another small plane in early March, sending both crashing into a lake and killing four people, according to the NTSB's preliminary report released this week.
Wildfire destroys 200 outbuildings, burns more than 650 acres in Polk County
A massive wildfire in Polk County that burned nearly 660 acres is 100% contained and is now under investigation, the Florida Forest Service said.
A massive wildfire in Polk County that burned nearly 660 acres is 100% contained and is now under investigation, the Florida Forest Service said.
Massive wildfire covers 500 acres in Polk County, River Ranch camps closed
The River Ranch camping area in Polk County was closed early Tuesday evening while crews battle a growing wildfire.
The River Ranch camping area in Polk County was closed early Tuesday evening while crews battle a growing wildfire.
A Lakeland company is turning trash into fuel
A Lakeland company has decided to blaze a new trail by making a deal to turn its trash into fuel.
A Lakeland company has decided to blaze a new trail by making a deal to turn its trash into fuel.
PCSO: Bartow man gunned down while riding dirt bike
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is asking for help catching a killer.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is asking for help catching a killer.
Sun 'n Fun returns in Lakeland: Here's what to expect
A newer, slicker Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo takes flight on Tuesday, which is opening day.
A newer, slicker Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo takes flight on Tuesday, which is opening day.
Video showing Haines City officer punching armed suspect during arrest leads to investigation
The Haines City Police Department is investigating the actions of one of its officers after videos started circulating on social media of him throwing a suspect down and punching him.
The Haines City Police Department is investigating the actions of one of its officers after videos started circulating on social media of him throwing a suspect down and punching him.
Former Polk County deputy falsified time cards to collect thousands of dollars in overtime pay
A former Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy is facing fraud charges after investigators say he falsified time cards.
A former Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy is facing fraud charges after investigators say he falsified time cards.
Suspect steals wheelchair from para athlete training in Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the person or persons who stole a wheelchair from a para athlete while he was training on a lake.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the person or persons who stole a wheelchair from a para athlete while he was training on a lake.
Creation of Central Polk Parkway officially begins to reduce congestion in Polk County
Traffic tie-ups have unfortunately become a way of life in Tampa Bay, especially in Polk County where the population is exploding.
Traffic tie-ups have unfortunately become a way of life in Tampa Bay, especially in Polk County where the population is exploding.
Fiery crash in Polk County kills female driver who stopped in middle of road, deputies say
Polk County investigators say a woman “hesitated” on the roadway, leading another driver to crash into her vehicle. The woman's vehicle caught fire, and she died from her injuries.
Polk County investigators say a woman “hesitated” on the roadway, leading another driver to crash into her vehicle. The woman's vehicle caught fire, and she died from her injuries.
Bartow police arrest two suspects after man was shot in arm
Two men were arrested after shooting a man in the arm on Tuesday, according to Bartow police.
Two men were arrested after shooting a man in the arm on Tuesday, according to Bartow police.
Polk County driver enters path of vehicle on U.S. 27 leading to crash that kills passenger, deputies say
A female passenger was killed in a crash on a major roadway in Frostproof after the driver decided to re-enter a lane and ended up in the path of another vehicle, according to Polk County deputies.
A female passenger was killed in a crash on a major roadway in Frostproof after the driver decided to re-enter a lane and ended up in the path of another vehicle, according to Polk County deputies.
Lawmakers propose bill to conduct study on phosphogypsum
Decades ago before there were restrictions on the use of phosphogypsum, Parrish Road, just east of Fort Meade, was built with it.
Decades ago before there were restrictions on the use of phosphogypsum, Parrish Road, just east of Fort Meade, was built with it.
Bodies of missing boaters recovered at Winter Haven lake
The search for two missing boaters ended after officials said their bodies were found near the bottom of a Winter Haven lake.
The search for two missing boaters ended after officials said their bodies were found near the bottom of a Winter Haven lake.
Lakeland, Bartow, Tarpon Springs among 30 cities that issued proclamations for fake country
No matter how hard you try, you won't be able to find the country of Kailasa on a map. That's because it doesn't exist.
No matter how hard you try, you won't be able to find the country of Kailasa on a map. That's because it doesn't exist.
DeSantis visits Winter Haven, says Florida COVID policies benefitted state's economy
The governor made comments against public health regulations on the three-year anniversary of the first confirmed cases of COVID in Florida.
The governor made comments against public health regulations on the three-year anniversary of the first confirmed cases of COVID in Florida.
Chemical leak at Auburndale Coca-Cola plant forces employees to evacuate, nearby residents to shelter in place
Polk County Fire Rescue crews have contained an ammonia leak at a Coca-Cola plant in Auburndale.
Polk County Fire Rescue crews have contained an ammonia leak at a Coca-Cola plant in Auburndale.
Polk detectives looking for three suspects who stole guns from Reflections West community
Polk detectives are looking for three suspects, presumably young men, who stole four guns from cars in the Reflections West community over the weekend.
Polk detectives are looking for three suspects, presumably young men, who stole four guns from cars in the Reflections West community over the weekend.
Mom gives birth in car 6 minutes after leaving for Lakeland hospital
MylaRae and mother Stephanie are happy and healthy after the baby girl's quick entry to the world. And the little girl just happens to share a birthday with the sheriff of her county, Grady Judd.
MylaRae and mother Stephanie are happy and healthy after the baby girl's quick entry to the world. And the little girl just happens to share a birthday with the sheriff of her county, Grady Judd.