Lakeland child cancer patient surprised with Cybertruck parade: 'It makes me happy'

A 10-year-old girl in Lakeland has another fight ahead of her. She’s battling stage four cancer for the third time. Her community surprised her with her very own Taylor Swift-themed Cybertruck parade.

Florida man allegedly leads deputies on 2 mph 'chase' in stolen electric Walmart scooter

Polk County deputies had no trouble keeping up with an alleged Walmart thief who tried to get away with several stolen items… on a stolen electric scooter riding at a leisurely 2 mph.

10 arrested in Lakeland house party bust, deputies say

Ten people, including eight teenagers, were arrested after a house party was busted in Lakeland on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Lakeland man recently released from jail accused of cutting power, breaking into businesses

A 24-year-old Lakeland man released from jail less than a month ago is back behind bars at the Polk County Jail. He's accused of cutting the power to a shopping plaza to break into businesses.

Man killed by deputy in Winter Haven
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A man who reportedly ran his grandmother over with his car was killed by a deputy in Winter Haven

Florida corrections officer accused of using bogus handicap permit at Publix

A Florida Department of Corrections officer was arrested Thursday after she was caught using a fraudulent handicap placard at Publix, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Polk County resident cashes in on $52K lottery ticket

A Winter Haven resident recently became several thousand dollars richer after claiming a winning lottery ticket.

Polk County man accused of using 15-year-old to lure 10-year-old for sex

A 27-year-old man has found himself behind bars after he allegedly sparked an online relationship with a 15-year-old and used them to lure a 10-year-old to have sex with them, according to police.