LPD: 2 Lakeland officers shoot, kill man parked in I-4 construction zone after he fired first
A 61-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning by two police officers who say he shot at them as he sat in a vehicle parked in a construction zone on I-4 in Lakeland.
A 61-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning by two police officers who say he shot at them as he sat in a vehicle parked in a construction zone on I-4 in Lakeland.
Lakeland woman arrested for DUI after Holiday man killed in crash
Deputies in Polk County say a school secretary from Lakeland was drunk when she crashed into two vehicles along Interstate 4 on Wednesday, killing a Pasco County man.
Deputies in Polk County say a school secretary from Lakeland was drunk when she crashed into two vehicles along Interstate 4 on Wednesday, killing a Pasco County man.
Haines City police officer facing allegation of sexual battery on 'physically helpless victim'
A Haines City police officer has been suspended after he was arrested by deputies in Orange County, the police department said.
A Haines City police officer has been suspended after he was arrested by deputies in Orange County, the police department said.
Sheriff: Deputy was justified in killing woman armed with shovel
Polk County's sheriff is defending the actions of one of his deputies who killed a woman who was armed with a shovel, calling it a deadly weapon.
Polk County's sheriff is defending the actions of one of his deputies who killed a woman who was armed with a shovel, calling it a deadly weapon.
Polk County commissioners show support for high-speed rail connecting Tampa to Orlando
It's been in talks for years, but the Bay Area may now be closer than ever to seeing high-speed rail service connecting Tampa to Orlando become a reality.
It's been in talks for years, but the Bay Area may now be closer than ever to seeing high-speed rail service connecting Tampa to Orlando become a reality.
Polk County mother killed by deputy she threatened with shovel
A Polk County woman was shot and killed by a deputy she threatened with a shovel, according to investigators, who said she had a record of "violent felonies." But her friends and family say she struggled with mental illness and didn't deserve to die.
A Polk County woman was shot and killed by a deputy she threatened with a shovel, according to investigators, who said she had a record of "violent felonies." But her friends and family say she struggled with mental illness and didn't deserve to die.
22-year-old, in U.S. illegally, arrested after attacking coworker with box cutter in Davenport, sheriff says
A construction worker, who was in the U.S. illegally, was arrested for attempted murder after slashing one of his co-workers following an argument in Davenport, according to Polk County deputies.
A construction worker, who was in the U.S. illegally, was arrested for attempted murder after slashing one of his co-workers following an argument in Davenport, according to Polk County deputies.
WATCH LIVE: Gov. DeSantis speaks at Florida Air Museum
Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to speak at the Florida Air Museum on Thursday. He is expected to begin speaking at 10 a.m.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to speak at the Florida Air Museum on Thursday. He is expected to begin speaking at 10 a.m.
Polk sheriff: Guatemalan man, in U.S. illegally, killed 5-year-old in DUI crash
Polk County deputies arrested a man who, they say, was illegally in the U.S. and fled from a crash that killed a 5-year-old girl.
Polk County deputies arrested a man who, they say, was illegally in the U.S. and fled from a crash that killed a 5-year-old girl.
Water skiers set sights on breaking world records in Polk County
Water skiers from around the world are in Polk County attempting to set more than a dozen towed watersport records for Guinness and the National Show Skiing Association.
Water skiers from around the world are in Polk County attempting to set more than a dozen towed watersport records for Guinness and the National Show Skiing Association.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with FHP cruiser, tractor-trailer on I-4 in Polk County
A motorcyclist was killed Monday night in a crash on Interstate 4 in Polk County involving an FHP trooper and a tractor-trailer, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
A motorcyclist was killed Monday night in a crash on Interstate 4 in Polk County involving an FHP trooper and a tractor-trailer, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Mom, sheriff get state to add special disability designation on driver's licenses
Like any parent, Caryn Readdy was a little nervous when her son Dalton wanted to get his driver’s license. Beyond the typical ‘new driver’ concerns was the fact that her son has autism.
Like any parent, Caryn Readdy was a little nervous when her son Dalton wanted to get his driver’s license. Beyond the typical ‘new driver’ concerns was the fact that her son has autism.
Florida woman arrested after defrauding employer out of nearly half a million dollars, police say
Marion Chamberlain, 37, of Kissimmee is facing charges of grand theft after police say she wrote fraudulent checks to herself as an employee of Miracle Toyota.
Marion Chamberlain, 37, of Kissimmee is facing charges of grand theft after police say she wrote fraudulent checks to herself as an employee of Miracle Toyota.
Could Orlando and Tampa Bay form the next megaregion?
A region where boundaries between cities are no longer clear form a megaregion. Orlando to Tampa Bay has all the makings of being the next great one.
A region where boundaries between cities are no longer clear form a megaregion. Orlando to Tampa Bay has all the makings of being the next great one.
World's first 'Peppa Pig' theme park opening in February 2022 in Florida
The world's first "Peppa Pig" theme park is opening in February 2022 in Polk County.
The world's first "Peppa Pig" theme park is opening in February 2022 in Polk County.
60 international educators hired to fill teacher shortages in Polk County
Polk County Schools hired 60 teachers from all over the world to help fill vacancies they couldn't otherwise. It's part of a teacher exchange program where educators are provided housing and employed under J-1 visas.
Polk County Schools hired 60 teachers from all over the world to help fill vacancies they couldn't otherwise. It's part of a teacher exchange program where educators are provided housing and employed under J-1 visas.
Deputies: Suspect in I-4 biker gang shootout charged with murder
Deputies say they believe Ronald Donovan sparked the shootout on I-4 that left his girlfriend dead.
Deputies say they believe Ronald Donovan sparked the shootout on I-4 that left his girlfriend dead.
Winter Haven receives $9 million grant from state for road infrastructure, job growth
Governor Ron DeSantis said Winter Haven will receive more than $9 million to support “economic growth.”
Governor Ron DeSantis said Winter Haven will receive more than $9 million to support “economic growth.”
Sheriff: Woman injured in I-4 biker shootout dies; man charged with murder
Ronald Donovan is now facing a 2nd degree murder charge.
Ronald Donovan is now facing a 2nd degree murder charge.
Sheriff: Woman dies following motorcycle gang shootout on I-4; Boyfriend charged with second-degree murder
A 33-year-old woman from Brevard County has died following a motorcycle gang shootout on I-4 early Friday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A 33-year-old woman from Brevard County has died following a motorcycle gang shootout on I-4 early Friday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.