FWC attacked on the job in Polk County
A third suspect has been arrested in the attack of an FWC officer in Polk County.
A third suspect has been arrested in the attack of an FWC officer in Polk County.
Polk County offering rent and mortgage assistance beginning Tuesday
Polk County will begin using leftover CARES Act funds to help residents who need help with their rent or mortgage payments.
Polk County will begin using leftover CARES Act funds to help residents who need help with their rent or mortgage payments.
‘Gary’ the turkey that quickly became popular in Lakeland neighborhood found dead
Gary the turkey joined the swans of Lake Morton back in September, and grew popular in the Lakeland neighborhood. Sadly, city officials say he was found dead over the weekend.
Gary the turkey joined the swans of Lake Morton back in September, and grew popular in the Lakeland neighborhood. Sadly, city officials say he was found dead over the weekend.
Lakeland couple sings to celebrate wife's coronavirus recovery
A Lakeland man who used music to help his wife cope with COVID-19 in the hospital is now reunited with her just in time for Christmas.
A Lakeland man who used music to help his wife cope with COVID-19 in the hospital is now reunited with her just in time for Christmas.
Four adults, one teen injured in Lakeland shooting
The Lakeland Police Department says four adults and a teen were injured in a shooting just before 6 p.m. Christmas Eve.
The Lakeland Police Department says four adults and a teen were injured in a shooting just before 6 p.m. Christmas Eve.
Two Gibsonia homes unlivable, another severely damaged by likely tornado
Storms that tore through Pinellas County continued to wreak havoc all the way into northern Lakeland Wednesday night.
Storms that tore through Pinellas County continued to wreak havoc all the way into northern Lakeland Wednesday night.
Polk County public schools temporarily suspending athletic programs due to pandemic
Effective immediately, all practices and competitions are canceled until Jan. 4, 2021, the county said, after more than 50 student-athletes participating in winter sports tested positive in recent weeks.
Effective immediately, all practices and competitions are canceled until Jan. 4, 2021, the county said, after more than 50 student-athletes participating in winter sports tested positive in recent weeks.
Legoland Florida plans expansion with new rides and more
Legoland Florida has expanded repeatedly since opening in October 2011.
Legoland Florida has expanded repeatedly since opening in October 2011.
Man sentenced to 90 years for non-violent drug offense released, meets grandchildren
Richard DeLisi's sentence is among one of the longest ever handed down for a non-violent crime involving marijuana. But the Polk County man who was serving 90 years is now a free man.
Richard DeLisi's sentence is among one of the longest ever handed down for a non-violent crime involving marijuana. But the Polk County man who was serving 90 years is now a free man.
Teen charged with murder in death of mom who defended son during attack: police
Elijah Stansell faces first-degree murder charges in tragic death of beloved local librarian.
Elijah Stansell faces first-degree murder charges in tragic death of beloved local librarian.
Mom suing Legoland, claiming son was forced to remove prosthetic leg
A Florida mother is suing Legoland, claiming her son was asked to remove his prosthetic leg before going down a water slide, causing him embarrassment and distress.
A Florida mother is suing Legoland, claiming her son was asked to remove his prosthetic leg before going down a water slide, causing him embarrassment and distress.
‘This suspect is the worst of the worst’: 70-year-old man charged with sexual battery on a child
Bartow police arrested Donnie K. Worley, 70, for sexual battery and lewd molestation of a victim under the age of 12.
Bartow police arrested Donnie K. Worley, 70, for sexual battery and lewd molestation of a victim under the age of 12.
Drug deal turns into deadly shootout, deputies say
A deadly shootout in Poinciana was caught on camera and now authorities are searching for two teenage suspects.
A deadly shootout in Poinciana was caught on camera and now authorities are searching for two teenage suspects.
‘We will bring this man to justice’: Lakeland High School teacher arrested on 408 counts of child porn
Polk deputies arrested Shawn Fitzgerald, 46, a teacher and varsity soccer coach at Lakeland High School, on 408 counts of child pornography.
Polk deputies arrested Shawn Fitzgerald, 46, a teacher and varsity soccer coach at Lakeland High School, on 408 counts of child pornography.
Lakeland Army reservist is 10th U.S. military member to die from COVID-19
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Calvin Ogletree was always big on the military. He joined the Army right after graduating from Kathleen High School. Eventually, he did tours in Iraq, Bosnia, and elsewhere, and always lived to tell about it.
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Calvin Ogletree was always big on the military. He joined the Army right after graduating from Kathleen High School. Eventually, he did tours in Iraq, Bosnia, and elsewhere, and always lived to tell about it.
Florida first responders help mother in pain deliver baby safely
The baby's mother brought the baby into the station on Monday, November 17th. It was healthy and happy, they said.
The baby's mother brought the baby into the station on Monday, November 17th. It was healthy and happy, they said.
Florida man charged with involving 8-year-old boy in crime spree: 'I don't want him to be soft'
Ernest McKnight III allegedly said he brought the boy along 'to toughen him up.'
Ernest McKnight III allegedly said he brought the boy along 'to toughen him up.'
Florida man hauled stolen I-4 utility pole atop his sedan, troopers say
A driver looking to make some quick cash caused quite the spectacle on Interstate 4 through Hillsborough County Monday.
A driver looking to make some quick cash caused quite the spectacle on Interstate 4 through Hillsborough County Monday.
Polk County shooting leaves deputy injured, suspect hospitalized, officials say
The suspect involved in a deputy-involved shooting in Mulberry was hospitalized, according to the sheriff's office, and one of the deputies had a minor injury to his arm.
The suspect involved in a deputy-involved shooting in Mulberry was hospitalized, according to the sheriff's office, and one of the deputies had a minor injury to his arm.
Suspect arrested in murder of Lakeland couple
Lakeland police have announced an arrest in the murders of Edith and David Henderson, who were found dead in their home Tuesday. Edith Henderson, formerly Edith Yates, 67, served as a commissioner from 2006 until 2018.
Lakeland police have announced an arrest in the murders of Edith and David Henderson, who were found dead in their home Tuesday. Edith Henderson, formerly Edith Yates, 67, served as a commissioner from 2006 until 2018.