Lakeland police officer being laid to rest
Memorial services will be held for a Lakeland police officer, who passed away while on-duty last week.
Memorial services will be held for a Lakeland police officer, who passed away while on-duty last week.
Lakeland police mourn the sudden death of longtime officer
Police believe he suffered a medical episode while sitting in his patrol car.
Police believe he suffered a medical episode while sitting in his patrol car.
Polk County detectives remove $9.5 million worth of drugs in undercover operations across multiple states
A visibly frustrated sheriff announced the arrest of seven people – three of which were illegal immigrants – after 5 kilos of heroin and 130 pounds of meth were seized.
A visibly frustrated sheriff announced the arrest of seven people – three of which were illegal immigrants – after 5 kilos of heroin and 130 pounds of meth were seized.
Church pays off $1.62-million of medical debt for families
“We found out that there’s over $3 million in deferred medical debt in our city,” said Access Church’s lead pastor Jason Burns. "This $3 million is owned by people who live at less than half of the federal poverty line.”
“We found out that there’s over $3 million in deferred medical debt in our city,” said Access Church’s lead pastor Jason Burns. "This $3 million is owned by people who live at less than half of the federal poverty line.”
Florida church pays of $1.6 million in medical debt
“As we enter the holiday season marked and characterized by generosity, what an amazing thing for families to open mail to say the debt that’s been laying heavy on them is gone."
“As we enter the holiday season marked and characterized by generosity, what an amazing thing for families to open mail to say the debt that’s been laying heavy on them is gone."
Driver who crashed into Fort Meade legislator's office was high, deputies say
At 8 a.m. Tuesday, on the day constituents make appointments to discuss issues and causes with State Representative Melony Bell at her office on Broadway Avenue in Fort Meade, a city worker veered off the road and through the front door of Bell’s office.
At 8 a.m. Tuesday, on the day constituents make appointments to discuss issues and causes with State Representative Melony Bell at her office on Broadway Avenue in Fort Meade, a city worker veered off the road and through the front door of Bell’s office.
Polk teen spends 7 days camping on top of semi, raises $10K for charity
A 14-year-old boy and his dad have been living on top of a semi truck in Polk County for seven days – and it’s all for a good cause.
A 14-year-old boy and his dad have been living on top of a semi truck in Polk County for seven days – and it’s all for a good cause.
Polk Sheriff: Man fatally shot during child custody exchange
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd on Friday identified a man who was shot during a child custody exchange as a suspect and not a victim. Judd said the father of a two-year-old boy who was fatally shot by his ex-girlfriend's current boyfriend was the aggressor in this incident and killed in an act of self-defense.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd on Friday identified a man who was shot during a child custody exchange as a suspect and not a victim. Judd said the father of a two-year-old boy who was fatally shot by his ex-girlfriend's current boyfriend was the aggressor in this incident and killed in an act of self-defense.
Father of 2-year-old boy shot, killed during custody handoff
Sheriff Grady Judd says investigators are still trying to piece the entire sequence of events together. It started with a 911 call from the eventual shooting victim – the boy's father – saying he was having “problems” with the exchange of custody.
Sheriff Grady Judd says investigators are still trying to piece the entire sequence of events together. It started with a 911 call from the eventual shooting victim – the boy's father – saying he was having “problems” with the exchange of custody.
Policy change for Christmas parade in Lakeland
The City of Lakeland says people are no longer allowed to save their spot for the Christmas parade in advance. They now must save their spot the day of.
The City of Lakeland says people are no longer allowed to save their spot for the Christmas parade in advance. They now must save their spot the day of.
15-year-old boy bitten by rabid raccoon in Polk County
Polk County Animal Control says a 15-year-old boy was bitten by a rabid raccoon.
Polk County Animal Control says a 15-year-old boy was bitten by a rabid raccoon.
Florida man arrested after punching umpire at nephew's little league game, deputies say
The man disagreed with a call that the umpire made.
The man disagreed with a call that the umpire made.
Polk County deputies search for stolen credit card suspect
Polk County deputies need your help to locate a suspect accused of stealing a man's credit card and racking up fraudulent charges.
Polk County deputies need your help to locate a suspect accused of stealing a man's credit card and racking up fraudulent charges.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.