Officer shoots, kills man who shot woman in front of police at Lakeland community
The Lakeland Police Department confirmed that there was an officer-involved shooting at Quarry Rock Road and Cobblestone Landing Townhomes.
PCSO: Hit-and-run driver killed after car crashes into tree, bursts into flames while fleeing the scene
Baylee Simpson, 25, of Mulberry was killed Friday afternoon after deputies say her car struck a tree and caught fire while she was fleeing the scene of a crash.
Haines City police arrest substitute teacher accused of attacking two students
Haines City police arrested a substitute teacher accused of hitting two students at Boone Middle School.
Hospital employee accused of stealing nearly $1,000 from COVID-19 patient
Haines City police arrested Yolanda Curtis-Deliz, 46, a certified nursing assistant, after they say she stole $920 from a COVID-19 patient’s wallet at AdventHealth Heart of Florida.
Lakeland red-light cameras can predict light-runner, extend light change to prevent crashes
The cameras can predict when a vehicle is going too fast to make it through a yellow light, and hold the green light for oncoming traffic. However, the light-runner will still receive a ticket in the mail.
77-year-old woman killed in Davenport crash, police say
An elderly woman from Davenport was killed in a crash after another driver traveled into the path of her vehicle, police said.
8-year-old passenger dies after pickup truck flipped on Lakeland road, deputies say
The young grandson of a pickup truck driver was killed after the vehicle flipped Monday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Polk deputies arrest man accused of carjacking Amazon delivery van
Deputies in Polk County arrested a man who they say carjacked an Amazon delivery driver on Wednesday.
Polk deputies search for 27-year-old woman missing since Wednesday
Polk deputies are searching for 27-year-old Ashton Leigh Knowles, who hasn't been seen in six days. Investigators say they believe she may be in danger.
Search for stolen car with vaccines
Authorities are looking for a vehicle that was stolen in Polk County, Florida and is said to have contained dozens of Pfizer coronavirus vaccines.
Winter Haven police search for hit-and-run driver who left victim seriously injured
Winter Haven police released surveillance video showing a crash where the driver fled after hitting a pedestrian. They are now searching for the hit-and-run suspect.
Florida city will recognize May 20 as slave emancipation day
The city commission plans to approve a resolution Monday declaring May 20 as Florida Emancipation Day, a report says.
Gas station employee critically injured after suspect punches him in the face and flees, police say
The Lakeland Police Department is searching for a man accused of punching a gas station employee in the face, causing him to sustain life-threatening injuries.
Polk County deputies encounter massive alligator near school in Lakeland
Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office encountered a large alligator that was sunning on a sidewalk in Lakeland Thursday morning.
Polk fire captain accused of blackmailing paramedic in scheme to steal COVID-19 vaccine
A Polk County fire captain has turned himself in to authorities after he was accused of enlisting the help of a paramedic to steal COVID-19 vaccines meant for first responders.
Polk 'paramedic of the year' accused of stealing vials of coronavirus vaccine
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd had some fiery words for the 2020 Paramedic of the Year, who’s now accused of theft of coronavirus vaccines.
Polk deputies: 18-year-old arrested after hosting house party that ended with four injured teens
A high school student from Orlando was the host of a house party in July 2020 that led to four teens being injured, Polk detectives say.
'Lowest of the low': Polk man accused of stealing from gravesite of Frostproof triple murder victim
Polk County deputies arrested a Fort Meade man for removing solar lights at the gravesite for one of the three men murdered last year in Frostproof during a fishing trip, officials said.
Central Florida teacher arrested in Haines City for domestic violence, police say
A teacher was arrested in Haines City after striking and scratching the victim, the police department announced Monday.
Lakeland father and son celebrate in living room as Bucs claim Super Bowl spot
A Lakeland father and his young son were very excited when the Bucs won the NFC championship, making history as the first NFL team to play the Super Bowl at home!