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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Police are investigating after two people were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds in a Winter Haven home.
Deputies: Man shot himself in head during domestic dispute
Polk County deputies were called to a Winter Haven home after a man shot himself in the head.
Polk County deputies were called to a Winter Haven home after a man shot himself in the head.
Pilots survive after two helicopters crash into rural Polk swamp
A gyrocopter went down near Fort Meade. A Polk County Sheriff's helicopter also went down just feet away as it hovered above the scene.
A gyrocopter went down near Fort Meade. A Polk County Sheriff's helicopter also went down just feet away as it hovered above the scene.
Police arrest Winter Haven man accused of trying to lure teen into van
A Winter Haven man has been arrested after police say he tried to lure a 15-year-old girl into his van while she was walking to school.
A Winter Haven man has been arrested after police say he tried to lure a 15-year-old girl into his van while she was walking to school.
Phone scammers pose as law enforcement, try to steal money
A new phone scam is going around where the scammers pose as law enforcement to steal money from you.
A new phone scam is going around where the scammers pose as law enforcement to steal money from you.
Florida golfer hits hole-in-one on 100th birthday
Herbert Dixon just celebrated his 100th birthday. His keys to a long life: No smoking, no drinking, and church on Sunday.
Herbert Dixon just celebrated his 100th birthday. His keys to a long life: No smoking, no drinking, and church on Sunday.
Bartow golfer hits hole-in-one on 100th birthday
Herbert Dixon just celebrated his 100th birthday. His keys to a long life: No smoking, no drinking, and church on Sunday.
Herbert Dixon just celebrated his 100th birthday. His keys to a long life: No smoking, no drinking, and church on Sunday.
Florida firefighters rescue women stuck on Legoland ride
Two passengers at Legoland in Florida had to be rescued by firefighters after a ride became stuck.
Two passengers at Legoland in Florida had to be rescued by firefighters after a ride became stuck.