Second plane in deadly Winter Haven collision removed from Lake Hartridge
Both planes involved in a midair collision Tuesday have been retrieved from Lake Hartidge in Winter Haven, one of which was submerged 21 feet underwater.
Both planes involved in a midair collision Tuesday have been retrieved from Lake Hartidge in Winter Haven, one of which was submerged 21 feet underwater.
Polk County school bus attendant accused of striking child with belt 9 times
A school bus attendant is facing felony child abuse charges after investigators say she hit a child with a belt several times.
A school bus attendant is facing felony child abuse charges after investigators say she hit a child with a belt several times.
Polk deputies: 15-year-old arrested after stabbing classmate at Westwood Middle
A fight at a Winter Haven middle school led to a stabbing and the arrest of a 15-year-old.
A fight at a Winter Haven middle school led to a stabbing and the arrest of a 15-year-old.
Winter Haven plane crash victims identified as loved ones pay tribute
Tributes are pouring in for the four people killed Tuesday afternoon when two planes collided midair over a Winter Haven Lake.
Tributes are pouring in for the four people killed Tuesday afternoon when two planes collided midair over a Winter Haven Lake.
Polk State College student, instructor among 4 killed in small plane crash over Winter Haven lake
A Polk State College student and a local flight instructor were among four killed after two small planes collided midair in Winter Haven Tuesday afternoon. The crash prompted a large response from local first responders.
A Polk State College student and a local flight instructor were among four killed after two small planes collided midair in Winter Haven Tuesday afternoon. The crash prompted a large response from local first responders.
PCSO: Motorcyclist dies in fiery Polk County crash
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that took place Saturday night in Lake Hamilton.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that took place Saturday night in Lake Hamilton.
Lakeland PD: 13-year-old on probation arrested after accidentally shooting girl inside car at Salvation Army
An 11-year-old girl was shot in the leg outside a Lakeland Salvation Army, leading to the arrest of an armed 13-year-old boy, police said.
An 11-year-old girl was shot in the leg outside a Lakeland Salvation Army, leading to the arrest of an armed 13-year-old boy, police said.
FBI searching for two accused Polk County Capitol rioters after disappearing
The FBI is searching for a Florida woman who was supposed to stand trial Monday on charges stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack as well as another riot defendant who has also gone missing, officials said.
The FBI is searching for a Florida woman who was supposed to stand trial Monday on charges stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack as well as another riot defendant who has also gone missing, officials said.
Lakeland bicyclist killed after he was struck by vehicle on U.S. 98, police say
Lakeland police are investigating what led up to a deadly crash involving a bicyclist and three vehicles.
Lakeland police are investigating what led up to a deadly crash involving a bicyclist and three vehicles.
Polk County men plead guilty to posing as law enforcement, targeting drug dealers, federal officials say
Four Polk County men were accused of pretending to be law enforcement, targeting local drug dealers, and committing robberies from Hillsborough to Lee counties. Now, three are pleading guilty.
Four Polk County men were accused of pretending to be law enforcement, targeting local drug dealers, and committing robberies from Hillsborough to Lee counties. Now, three are pleading guilty.
FHP: Man hit, killed by tractor-trailer trying to walk across I-4
An Auburndale man last his life early Monday morning when troopers say he was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer as he tried to cross Interstate 4 early Monday morning.
An Auburndale man last his life early Monday morning when troopers say he was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer as he tried to cross Interstate 4 early Monday morning.
1 dead, 2 injured in shooting at illegal house party at Davenport short-term rental home, deputies say
A fatal shooting is under investigation in Davenport.
A fatal shooting is under investigation in Davenport.
Multiple people injured in Saturday night crash in Lakeland
On Saturday night deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's office responded to a crash that occurred at 5250 S.R. 33 North in Lakeland that involved multiple vehicles.
On Saturday night deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's office responded to a crash that occurred at 5250 S.R. 33 North in Lakeland that involved multiple vehicles.
Demolition process at the Lakeland Electric Mcintosh Power Plant continues
Saturday morning started with a bang at the Lakeland Electric McIntosh Power Plant...a big bang.
Saturday morning started with a bang at the Lakeland Electric McIntosh Power Plant...a big bang.
Lakeland self-proclaimed rapper arrested for murder made music video about deadly shooting: sheriff
A 19-year-old, who Polk County deputies say claims to be a rapper, was arrested for shooting a gang member in the back – and apparently even wrote a song about it, the sheriff said.
A 19-year-old, who Polk County deputies say claims to be a rapper, was arrested for shooting a gang member in the back – and apparently even wrote a song about it, the sheriff said.
What does it take to be a member of the SWAT team?
The show Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test gives a glimpse into what it takes to be a part of the elite groups of our military. Not everyone is built for it.
The show Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test gives a glimpse into what it takes to be a part of the elite groups of our military. Not everyone is built for it.
Southeastern softball teammates help opposing team's injured player get to home base
Southeastern University's women's softball team may have lost their game against Grand View University's Vikings' this weekend, but they won over a lot of fans worldwide.
Southeastern University's women's softball team may have lost their game against Grand View University's Vikings' this weekend, but they won over a lot of fans worldwide.
Polk County School District will head to Puerto Rico to recruit new teachers, staffers
The Polk County School District will go to Puerto Rico next month to recruit new teachers and other staffers.
The Polk County School District will go to Puerto Rico next month to recruit new teachers and other staffers.
Manatee County deputy to honor young Polk County deputy killed in line of duty during Police Unity Tour
A young Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy killed by friendly fire back in October is being honored by a fellow deputy who he never met.
A young Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy killed by friendly fire back in October is being honored by a fellow deputy who he never met.
Lakeland PD searching for driver of silver car who hit, killed woman Saturday
The Lakeland Police Department is looking for the driver who is responsible for hitting and killing a woman on WE 10th Street Saturday night.
The Lakeland Police Department is looking for the driver who is responsible for hitting and killing a woman on WE 10th Street Saturday night.