Car slams into Winter Haven gas station shop, killing customer inside
A gas station customer in Winter Haven died after a car slammed into the store where he was shopping Sunday morning.
A gas station customer in Winter Haven died after a car slammed into the store where he was shopping Sunday morning.
'Lucky' kitten rescued after getting stuck between 2 concrete pillars
Winter Haven police and firefighters rescued a tiny kitten stuck between two concrete pillars.
Winter Haven police and firefighters rescued a tiny kitten stuck between two concrete pillars.
Amazon set to bring 500 jobs to Auburndale by opening fourth facility in Polk County
Polk County is an Amazon hub of sorts for the Sunshine State. The online retail giant is set to open its fourth facility in the county, in Auburndale. It’s set to also bring 500 jobs to the city.
Polk County is an Amazon hub of sorts for the Sunshine State. The online retail giant is set to open its fourth facility in the county, in Auburndale. It’s set to also bring 500 jobs to the city.
Polk deputy responds to call about alligator in shed, realizes it was a pool float
A deputy in Polk County responded to a call about a possible alligator in a shed, but quickly realized it would be easy to subdue.
A deputy in Polk County responded to a call about a possible alligator in a shed, but quickly realized it would be easy to subdue.
Two teens on motorcycle died following Davenport crash, deputies say
Two 17-year-olds have passed away following a Friday-night crash in Davenport.
Two 17-year-olds have passed away following a Friday-night crash in Davenport.
Polk sheriff: Man wasn’t ‘standing his ground’ when he shot, killed ‘bizarre’ teen at apartment complex
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting at a Davenport apartment complex that left a 19-year-old dead.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting at a Davenport apartment complex that left a 19-year-old dead.
Polk County's Citrus Connection will expand service to SunRail’s Poinciana Station
Polk County residents will soon have access to SunRail through the Citrus Connection, the county's public transportation system.
Polk County residents will soon have access to SunRail through the Citrus Connection, the county's public transportation system.
Back-to-School: 7 Central Florida school districts begin school year on Monday, both virtually and in-person
Brevard, Osceola, Flagler, Lake, Marion, Polk, and Sumter County all begin the 2020- 2021 school year on Monday morning.
Brevard, Osceola, Flagler, Lake, Marion, Polk, and Sumter County all begin the 2020- 2021 school year on Monday morning.
Osceola County students head back to school on Monday, both virtually and in-person
For those heading to campus, there will be several new safety measures in place to keep face-to-face learners and teachers safe.
For those heading to campus, there will be several new safety measures in place to keep face-to-face learners and teachers safe.
French air-to-air missile accidentally sent to Lakeland airport
A French-made air-to-air missile was discovered at Lakeland Linder International Airport on Friday.
A French-made air-to-air missile was discovered at Lakeland Linder International Airport on Friday.
Polk County Election Results
Results for the 2020 General Election, including county and municipal elections.
Results for the 2020 General Election, including county and municipal elections.
Wrong-way driver in stolen vehicle crashes into car carrying mother, infant, police say
Three people -- the driver of a stolen vehicle, a mother and her infant -- were seriously injured following a crash in Lakeland early Tuesday morning.
Three people -- the driver of a stolen vehicle, a mother and her infant -- were seriously injured following a crash in Lakeland early Tuesday morning.
Lakeland police investigating double homicide after discovering 2 bodies during wellness check
Lakeland police are investigating a double homicide after discovering two bodies inside a home near the 1500 block of West Highland Street.
Lakeland police are investigating a double homicide after discovering two bodies inside a home near the 1500 block of West Highland Street.
Plans unveiled for school bus transportation
Things will look different as children return to schools. Some parents have concerns about how students will be transported safely to and from schools.
Things will look different as children return to schools. Some parents have concerns about how students will be transported safely to and from schools.
Frostproof murder suspect's father, 3 others arrested for environmental hazards on property
The father of the suspect in the Frostproof triple murders has been arrested along with three other people for environmental hazards on their Polk County property.
The father of the suspect in the Frostproof triple murders has been arrested along with three other people for environmental hazards on their Polk County property.
Suspects in Frostproof triple-murder appear in court
The first court appearance for three people charged in the deaths of three fishing buddies in Frostproof took place Thursday afternoon.
The first court appearance for three people charged in the deaths of three fishing buddies in Frostproof took place Thursday afternoon.
$30,000 reward offered for information in murder of 3 fishing buddies in Frostproof
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with several agencies to offer a $30,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons who killed three men fishing in Frostproof Friday evening.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with several agencies to offer a $30,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons who killed three men fishing in Frostproof Friday evening.
Polk Sheriff: 3 best friends killed on remote Frostproof road as they met up to go fishing Friday night
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for suspects who killed three men Friday night in Frostproof.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for suspects who killed three men Friday night in Frostproof.
After months apart, 90-year-old Lakeland man wears full PPE to say final goodbye to wife with dementia
For nearly 30 years, Sam Reck was by his wife JoAnn's side. Even when she moved into a skilled nursing facility for her dementia, he lived just one building over from her.
For nearly 30 years, Sam Reck was by his wife JoAnn's side. Even when she moved into a skilled nursing facility for her dementia, he lived just one building over from her.
Polk County teen killed during dispute over marijuana, deputies say
Deputies are investigating after they said a teenager was fatally shot during a dispute over "free marijuana."
Deputies are investigating after they said a teenager was fatally shot during a dispute over "free marijuana."