Sheriff's Office warns of utility company scam, call tells citizens they are behind on payments
The person calling claims to be from a utility company and states that the victim is behind on a payment. They insist the victim send money immediately to prevent their electricity from being shut off.
Polk deputies shoot, kill driver heading for them
Monday in a rural area of Polk County, two deputies walked along a normally quiet street, looking for a stolen truck.
Polk youth baseball executives accused of stealing $55,000 from league
Two top leaders of a popular Polk County youth baseball league were arrested this week, accused of stealing over $50,000 in funds, spending it on everything from cell phone bills to grocery orders.
Search underway for Florida mother, 2 children missing since Halloween
They were last seen leaving to trick-or-treat on Halloween.
Samantha Markle describes 'overwhelming' cyberbullying
“There are also people who are mentally unstable who take it to an irrational level; threats and spending their time, around the clock, obsessing about me,” Samantha Markle told FOX 13 News.
Mother sues after 10-year-old plummets to the ground from Florida zipline
A mother is suing Urban Air Adventure Park after her son plummeted 20 feet onto the concrete during a zipline ride.
Lakeland officer arrested for DUI in police SUV
Officer Chad Landry was charged with DUI Saturday after being pulled over in a police SUV by an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy. The deputy said that Landry, who was recently assigned to the canine unit, was driving erratically, swerving, and hit a median.
Family sues Lakeland zip line attraction after boy falls 20 feet
A Lakeland family is suing an amusement park after a 10-year-old boy fell 20 feet from a zipline.
Train hits flatbed trailer at Lakeland crossing
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened around 1:30 p.m. on tracks adjacent to Combee Road North at U.S. Hwy 92 East.
Police investigating after $1500 Shih Tzu puppy stolen from Lake Wales pet store
Police are investigating after someone was caught on camera stealing a Shih Tzu puppy from a Lake Wales pet store.
Polk Co. School District responds to petition to cancel classes on Friday -- the day after Halloween
The Polk County School District responded to an online petition requesting that students be given the day off after Halloween.
Kathleen students won't have to make up tornado days
Monday was a big day at Kathleen Middle School in Polk County. Kids went back to class for the first time since a tornado hit their school.
Teen gamer arrested after posting violent threats, sheriff says
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is calling out social media and gaming platforms to do better when it comes to monitoring threats of mass violence by its users. A 17-year-old gamer on Discord is accused of making violent and disturbing online threats to kill and stab multiple people.
Teen accused of making death threats on gaming platform
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is calling out social media and gaming platforms to do better when it comes to monitoring threats of mass violence by its users. A 17-year-old gamer on Discord is accused of making violent and disturbing online threats to kill and stab multiple people.
Wedding photograph found in tornado debris
The cleanup continues in Polk County following Friday's tornado. One family found a wedding photograph among the debris. Now, they hope to find the rightful owner.
Florida man drinks nearly 2 bottles of wine, drunkenly rides segway through traffic
The man, who was riding on a segway through traffic, told law enforcement that he had consumed nearly two bottles of wine.
National Weather Service confirms EF-2 tornado touched down in Polk County
The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-2 tornado touched down in Kathleen around 11 p.m. Friday night, causing severe damage.
Lakeland city attorney arrested during prostitution sting
Undercover detectives posed as sex workers and Johns and lured at least eight people to a hotel in Brandon.
Warner University football player dies during practice
A Warner University football player died after collapsing during a non-contact drill in Lake Wales Tuesday.
Police investigate after 2 are found dead inside a Polk County home
Police are investigating after two people were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds in a Winter Haven home.