Detectives investigating fatal hit-and-run that left 19-year-old dead on I-4 in Lakeland
Detectives are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that left a 19-year-old dead on I-4 in Lakeland, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said.
Detectives are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that left a 19-year-old dead on I-4 in Lakeland, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said.
Polk County, residents near Peace River, brace for flooding ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole
Hurricane Ian flooded homes near the Peace River. With Tropical Storm Nicole threatening to bring more flooding, residents aren't taking any chances.
Hurricane Ian flooded homes near the Peace River. With Tropical Storm Nicole threatening to bring more flooding, residents aren't taking any chances.
Lakeland man walking along US 98 killed in pedestrian crash, Polk County deputies say
A Lakeland man was hit and killed by a car Monday evening while walking along US 98 North, Polk County deputies said.
A Lakeland man was hit and killed by a car Monday evening while walking along US 98 North, Polk County deputies said.
New Polk County fire chief starts as department faces severe staffing shortage
According to union leaders at the Polk Professional Firefighters Union, the new chief is walking into a department that is severely understaffed and over worked.
According to union leaders at the Polk Professional Firefighters Union, the new chief is walking into a department that is severely understaffed and over worked.
Florida Children's Museum opens to families at Lakeland's new Bonnet Springs Park
The Florida Children’s Museum just opened with the blast of air cannons and a shower of confetti and streamers. Families took their first look at the museum Friday morning.
The Florida Children’s Museum just opened with the blast of air cannons and a shower of confetti and streamers. Families took their first look at the museum Friday morning.
Polk deputies arrest 2 murder suspects wanted in Virgin Islands
"They are both from the Virgin Islands and came here in late June apparently thinking Polk County would be a good place to flee to," Sheriff Grady Judd said. "They were obviously wrong.”
"They are both from the Virgin Islands and came here in late June apparently thinking Polk County would be a good place to flee to," Sheriff Grady Judd said. "They were obviously wrong.”
Teen runner dedicates one mile to fallen Polk County deputy killed by friendly fire
Family, friends and fellow law enforcement gathered for a one-mile tribute to remember fallen Polk County Deputy Blane Lane. They were led by a young runner who has put in hundreds of miles to honor the lives of heroes lost.
Family, friends and fellow law enforcement gathered for a one-mile tribute to remember fallen Polk County Deputy Blane Lane. They were led by a young runner who has put in hundreds of miles to honor the lives of heroes lost.
Polk State women's soccer team rebuild program in just three years
The Polk State women's soccer team completed a winless season in 2019, but turning the program around wouldn't take much time at all. That's thanks to the teams new Head Coach Jess Belli.
The Polk State women's soccer team completed a winless season in 2019, but turning the program around wouldn't take much time at all. That's thanks to the teams new Head Coach Jess Belli.
New school for air traffic controllers could open soon in Polk County
A new school could be opening soon in Polk County. It will train air traffic controllers, which are in short supply nationwide.
A new school could be opening soon in Polk County. It will train air traffic controllers, which are in short supply nationwide.
Former Haines City math teacher accused of sexually battering a student, police say
A former Haines City High School teacher has been arrested after police say he had inappropriate sexual contact with a 17-year-old female student at the school.
A former Haines City High School teacher has been arrested after police say he had inappropriate sexual contact with a 17-year-old female student at the school.
Toys for Tots braces for busy holiday season in Polk County
With more than a month before Christmas, Polk County Toys for Tots is already in high gear.
With more than a month before Christmas, Polk County Toys for Tots is already in high gear.
Polk County man to run Boston Marathon to give back to medical center that fixed potentially fatal condition
A Polk County man will be among 30,000 people expected to run the Boston Marathon this year. He's raising money for Tufts Medical Center in Boston which performed corrective surgery on him twice to fix a condition he was born with that prevented his skull from growing normally.
A Polk County man will be among 30,000 people expected to run the Boston Marathon this year. He's raising money for Tufts Medical Center in Boston which performed corrective surgery on him twice to fix a condition he was born with that prevented his skull from growing normally.
Voter turnout drastically down compared to previous midterm election, officials say
We are one week away from Election Day eve and, with so much is on the line in these midterm contests. Voting is already well underway in all 67 Florida counties, but will we see the turnout we saw during the previous midterm?
We are one week away from Election Day eve and, with so much is on the line in these midterm contests. Voting is already well underway in all 67 Florida counties, but will we see the turnout we saw during the previous midterm?
Fragrance and flavor research company looks to Florida Poly for top talent
Florida Polytechnic University set out to draw in big tech companies with world-class STEM programs and graduates in Polk County. Now, Florida Poly has landed its first big firm, with hopes that more will follow.
Florida Polytechnic University set out to draw in big tech companies with world-class STEM programs and graduates in Polk County. Now, Florida Poly has landed its first big firm, with hopes that more will follow.
Why do cars roll uphill at Spook Hill? Legends & science explain the thrill of Lake Wales’ gravity hill
A concoction of legends, science, and a dash of Florida weirdness all offer explanations for why tourists and residents continue to be thrilled by a hill in Lake Wales.
A concoction of legends, science, and a dash of Florida weirdness all offer explanations for why tourists and residents continue to be thrilled by a hill in Lake Wales.
More than 20 Lakeland swans sold after big population growth on Lake Morton
The first swan sale since 2020 took place in Lakeland on Friday. This comes after the swan population on Lake Morton eclipsed 50, a key number for the City of Lakeland.
The first swan sale since 2020 took place in Lakeland on Friday. This comes after the swan population on Lake Morton eclipsed 50, a key number for the City of Lakeland.
Accused Polk County Capitol rioters want evidence concealed from jury
Four Polk County residents accused of attacking Capitol police officers during the January 6, 2021 riot want evidence suppressed from a jury when they head to trial in March — asking for any images or testimony about weapons, ammunition, or body armor to be thrown out because they say it will inflame or prejudice jurors.
Four Polk County residents accused of attacking Capitol police officers during the January 6, 2021 riot want evidence suppressed from a jury when they head to trial in March — asking for any images or testimony about weapons, ammunition, or body armor to be thrown out because they say it will inflame or prejudice jurors.
15-year-old arrested for threatening to shoot student with gun he brought to Lakeland school, deputies say
A 15-year-old boy was arrested after threatening another student with a gun he brought to Tenoroc High School in Lakeland, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
A 15-year-old boy was arrested after threatening another student with a gun he brought to Tenoroc High School in Lakeland, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
I-4 reopens in Polk County after jackknifed semi blocked eastbound lanes for hours during morning commute
A semi-truck jackknifed Wednesday morning causing all eastbound lanes of I-4 near CR-557 to shut down for several hours.
A semi-truck jackknifed Wednesday morning causing all eastbound lanes of I-4 near CR-557 to shut down for several hours.
Lakeland clinic focuses on recovery for long COVID patients
Debilitating headaches, difficulty concentrating, and sleep problems are just some things people with long COVID deal with daily, but a clinic in Lakeland hopes to help.
Debilitating headaches, difficulty concentrating, and sleep problems are just some things people with long COVID deal with daily, but a clinic in Lakeland hopes to help.