City of Lakeland allows mask mandate to expire
Lakeland is the latest local government in Tampa Bay to allow their mask mandate to end.
Lakeland is the latest local government in Tampa Bay to allow their mask mandate to end.
Polk suspect's attempt at fleeing comes to a halt after pickup truck partially lands on cruiser
While trying to flee, a suspect's truck ended up on top of a Polk County deputy's cruiser, according to the sheriff's office.
While trying to flee, a suspect's truck ended up on top of a Polk County deputy's cruiser, according to the sheriff's office.
Silver Alert issued for Winter Haven man
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office issued a Silver Alert for Thomas Lee Seymour, 78, of Santa Maria Drive in Winter Haven.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office issued a Silver Alert for Thomas Lee Seymour, 78, of Santa Maria Drive in Winter Haven.
Winter Haven police searching for 4 armed robbery suspects
According to police, the armed robbers entered the Circle K located at 1000 First St. S. in Winter Haven around 3:50 a.m. Saturday.
According to police, the armed robbers entered the Circle K located at 1000 First St. S. in Winter Haven around 3:50 a.m. Saturday.
Drug suspect agrees to come retrieve lost wallet filled with cash -- not realizing who had it
Things just fell into place for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office after a young guy who was riding his bike along Coleman Road in Winter Haven found a wallet with $500 in it.
Things just fell into place for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office after a young guy who was riding his bike along Coleman Road in Winter Haven found a wallet with $500 in it.
Estranged boyfriend accused of murdering Lakeland mother of three, police say
Two months after a Lakeland mother was gunned down in the presence of her three small children, police detectives said they found the killer: her estranged boyfriend.
Two months after a Lakeland mother was gunned down in the presence of her three small children, police detectives said they found the killer: her estranged boyfriend.
Suspect charged with kidnapping after carjacking vehicle with 3 kids inside; 2nd suspect at large
A man is in jail and another man on the run after an armed carjacking a mother and her three children in Bartow Sunday night.
A man is in jail and another man on the run after an armed carjacking a mother and her three children in Bartow Sunday night.
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.