FDOT prioritizes widening congested section of I-4 between Disney, U.S. 27
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, joined by Secretary Jared W. Perdue, P.E., of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), announced accelerated construction schedules for several key infrastructure projects under the "Moving Florida Forward" initiative.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, joined by Secretary Jared W. Perdue, P.E., of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), announced accelerated construction schedules for several key infrastructure projects under the "Moving Florida Forward" initiative.
Florida man accused of following FedEx drivers, then stealing packages that were delivered
A Florida man was arrested after he was caught following FedEx delivery trucks and attempting to steal packages after they were delivered, deputies said.
A Florida man was arrested after he was caught following FedEx delivery trucks and attempting to steal packages after they were delivered, deputies said.
Man visiting family in Florida from out-of-state killed in hit-and-run crash: deputies
A man visiting family in Florida was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Lakeland Sunday night, officials said.
A man visiting family in Florida was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Lakeland Sunday night, officials said.
Family of Lakeland toddler shot to death pleads for justice: ‘It took a piece of our life’
Police are still looking for one of two suspects in a shooting that killed a toddler.
Police are still looking for one of two suspects in a shooting that killed a toddler.
Governor Ron DeSantis signs 3 bills cracking down on illegal immigration
Three new bills aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration were signed into law on Friday.
Three new bills aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration were signed into law on Friday.
3-year-old among 2 killed in Lakeland shooting: Police
Two people, including a three-year-old child, were killed and another was injured in a Lakeland shooting Monday night, according to police.
Two people, including a three-year-old child, were killed and another was injured in a Lakeland shooting Monday night, according to police.
Serial sex offender accused of exposing himself to women, kids in Winter Haven: ‘This ain’t his first rodeo’
A registered sex offender from Brevard County was arrested in Winter Haven after deputies say he exposed himself to children.
A registered sex offender from Brevard County was arrested in Winter Haven after deputies say he exposed himself to children.
Bartow man accused of ‘viciously’ beating 4-month-old daughter to death: ‘He showed zero remorse’
A 4-month-old Polk County girl is dead and investigators say her father is responsible for taking her life.
A 4-month-old Polk County girl is dead and investigators say her father is responsible for taking her life.
Human trafficking bust: Teacher, coaches among 228 arrested in Polk County
Nearly 230 people were arrested, and 13 potential victims were rescued during an 8-day multi-agency undercover human trafficking investigation in Polk County.
Nearly 230 people were arrested, and 13 potential victims were rescued during an 8-day multi-agency undercover human trafficking investigation in Polk County.
Florida's 9th case of measles confirmed in Polk County: Health officials
The measles outbreak has made its way to Central Florida. Over the weekend, the Florida Department of Health confirmed a ninth case out of Polk County.
The measles outbreak has made its way to Central Florida. Over the weekend, the Florida Department of Health confirmed a ninth case out of Polk County.
Former DCF worker, husband arrested after 2 children found in ‘deplorable conditions’ at Polk County home
A now former DCF employee and her husband were arrested in Polk County on Saturday after officials discovered their home was covered in trash, feces and dog urine, according to authorities.
A now former DCF employee and her husband were arrested in Polk County on Saturday after officials discovered their home was covered in trash, feces and dog urine, according to authorities.
Live roaches force Central Florida restaurant to temporarily close: inspection report
The presence of roaches at a Central Florida restaurant last week forced the eatery to temporarily close, according to a recent inspection report.
The presence of roaches at a Central Florida restaurant last week forced the eatery to temporarily close, according to a recent inspection report.
Sierra Hernandez murder: Polk County woman charged after remains found in burned pile, court records show
A Winter Haven woman is now facing charges in connection to the death of 20-year-old Sierra Hernandez, who was reported missing and later found dead by deputies. This comes just one day after detectives arrested their prime suspect in Hernandez's murder, Enrique Martinez.
A Winter Haven woman is now facing charges in connection to the death of 20-year-old Sierra Hernandez, who was reported missing and later found dead by deputies. This comes just one day after detectives arrested their prime suspect in Hernandez's murder, Enrique Martinez.
Man swerving to avoid dogs hits, kills teen on scooter: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says a teenager on a scooter was struck and killed early Tuesday morning in Winter Haven.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says a teenager on a scooter was struck and killed early Tuesday morning in Winter Haven.
Florida man accused of exposing himself at Polk County Sky Zone: ‘Those pants were slapped to his ankles’
Brian Holeyfield may share the same last name as a famed boxer, though spelled differently, but Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said his lack of boxers landed him in jail.
Brian Holeyfield may share the same last name as a famed boxer, though spelled differently, but Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said his lack of boxers landed him in jail.
Polk County leaders resign over new controversial Florida law
Several elected officials in Polk County are no longer in office after a controversial new Florida law that went into effect on Jan. 1.
Several elected officials in Polk County are no longer in office after a controversial new Florida law that went into effect on Jan. 1.
Man turns himself in after breaking into Polk County apartment, stealing ingredients for screwdriver: PCSO
A man turned himself in to Polk County authorities after surveillance video showed him breaking into an apartment and stealing the ingredients to a cocktail.
A man turned himself in to Polk County authorities after surveillance video showed him breaking into an apartment and stealing the ingredients to a cocktail.
Intruder enters Florida apartment, gets caught on camera leaving with ingredients to make this boozy cocktail
A man was caught on camera entering a Polk County apartment and leaving with the ingredients necessary to make a screwdriver cocktail, deputies said.
A man was caught on camera entering a Polk County apartment and leaving with the ingredients necessary to make a screwdriver cocktail, deputies said.
Burglary suspects, including teen, arrested for grand theft auto in Polk County: ‘Oh, my God! Not Grady Judd!’
A burglary suspect who was recently arrested driving a stolen vehicle told deputies he wouldn’t be in jail long until he realized he had been arrested in Polk County.
A burglary suspect who was recently arrested driving a stolen vehicle told deputies he wouldn’t be in jail long until he realized he had been arrested in Polk County.
15-year-old student hit, killed by school bus in Lakeland: Police
A 15-year-old Central Florida Aerospace Academy student was hit and killed Tuesday morning while he was riding his bicycle to school, according to officials.
A 15-year-old Central Florida Aerospace Academy student was hit and killed Tuesday morning while he was riding his bicycle to school, according to officials.