DeSantis signs bill regulating costs, water use tied to large-scale data centers in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Thursday aimed at controlling large-scale data centers and preventing consumers from footing the bill for the massive facilities’ utility demands.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Thursday aimed at controlling large-scale data centers and preventing consumers from footing the bill for the massive facilities’ utility demands.
Lakeland man accused of beating driver with hammer during road rage: 'Violent and brutal'
A Lakeland man was booked on multiple felony charges after deputies say he brutally attacked another driver with a hammer during a road rage incident in Winter Haven while the victim’s children were inside the vehicle.
A Lakeland man was booked on multiple felony charges after deputies say he brutally attacked another driver with a hammer during a road rage incident in Winter Haven while the victim’s children were inside the vehicle.
Driver ejected, killed after vehicle goes airborne near US-17
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of the driver in Eagle Lake.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of the driver in Eagle Lake.
Deputies attempting to identify driver after firey crash that killed 1: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Investigation Unit is looking into a crash that left one driver dead.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Investigation Unit is looking into a crash that left one driver dead.
87 Polk County veterans depart Lakeland on Honor Flight for day-long trip to Washington, D.C.
It’s a trip of a lifetime for some of our military veterans.
It’s a trip of a lifetime for some of our military veterans.
Instagram romance turns to death threats, man accused of sexually harassing Florida woman: 'I’ll shoot you'
A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and faces extradition to Florida after being accused of harassment and sending death threats to a Florida woman he met on Instagram, officials said.
A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and faces extradition to Florida after being accused of harassment and sending death threats to a Florida woman he met on Instagram, officials said.
Polk County teacher arrested, accused of vandalizing ex-boyfriend’s current girlfriend’s car: PCSO
An elementary school teacher in Polk County was arrested after deputies say she damaged a vehicle belonging to her ex-boyfriend’s current girlfriend.
An elementary school teacher in Polk County was arrested after deputies say she damaged a vehicle belonging to her ex-boyfriend’s current girlfriend.
Lakeland mobile home fire leaves 1 dead, 2 dogs killed: LFD
One adult and two dogs are dead following a mobile home fire in Lakeland Monday afternoon, according to fire officials.
One adult and two dogs are dead following a mobile home fire in Lakeland Monday afternoon, according to fire officials.
Davenport man accused of abusing multiple children, beating 5-year-old 'for being gay': PCSO
A Davenport man is facing a life felony charge after deputies say he violently abused multiple children, including a 5-year-old boy, who he specifically targeted "for being gay."
A Davenport man is facing a life felony charge after deputies say he violently abused multiple children, including a 5-year-old boy, who he specifically targeted "for being gay."
Sheriff Grady Judd says undercover sting ‘Polk Around and Find Out’ led to 266 arrests
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the portion of a multi-day joint-agency undercover investigation, "Polk Around and Find Out" that focused on prostitution and human trafficking resulted in 247 arrests.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the portion of a multi-day joint-agency undercover investigation, "Polk Around and Find Out" that focused on prostitution and human trafficking resulted in 247 arrests.
Polk County launches one-year pilot program to combat illegal dumping
Illegal dumping has been on the rise over the past few years in Polk County, and now, the county is testing a customer convenience center to fight the problem.
Illegal dumping has been on the rise over the past few years in Polk County, and now, the county is testing a customer convenience center to fight the problem.
Polk County driver arrested, caught with 13 live iguanas tied up in truck: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a man in Winter Haven on Thursday morning after he was pulled over for driving with no tag light on his trailer, but when they got a closer look at his truck, they found 13 live iguanas.
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a man in Winter Haven on Thursday morning after he was pulled over for driving with no tag light on his trailer, but when they got a closer look at his truck, they found 13 live iguanas.
Grady Judd: Polk County man known for playing Santa busted in undercover human trafficking sting
A man known for playing Santa Claus at Polk County Christmas events was one of nearly 20 people arrested during an undercover operation that focused on child predators.
A man known for playing Santa Claus at Polk County Christmas events was one of nearly 20 people arrested during an undercover operation that focused on child predators.
Lakeland police seek millions from commissioners to secure AI tech contract
The Lakeland Police Department is exploring new technology aimed at modernizing policing and improving efficiency.
The Lakeland Police Department is exploring new technology aimed at modernizing policing and improving efficiency.
Lake Wales' Grove Manor public housing complex to be demolished, getting massive affordable housing makeover
A public housing complex in Lake Wales will be demolished and redeveloped into affordable housing.
A public housing complex in Lake Wales will be demolished and redeveloped into affordable housing.
Former Polk County deputy arrested, accused of ‘emotionally entangled’ relationship with teen cadet: PCSO
A former Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy who served as an advisor for the agency’s cadet program is facing multiple felony charges after he reportedly sent inappropriate text messages to a 16-year-old cadet that he was supervising, according to PCSO.
A former Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy who served as an advisor for the agency’s cadet program is facing multiple felony charges after he reportedly sent inappropriate text messages to a 16-year-old cadet that he was supervising, according to PCSO.
Davenport Ace Hardware former assistant manager arrested for $7.8K refund fraud: PCSO
A series of suspicious transactions at a Davenport Ace Hardware led to the arrest of a former assistant store manager.
A series of suspicious transactions at a Davenport Ace Hardware led to the arrest of a former assistant store manager.
Florida drought crisis: Upper Peace River in Polk County expected to run dry amid severe rainfall deficit
Rocks are exposed and a large portion of the bank of the Peace River in Arcadia is visible, serving as a clear sign of the extreme drought currently gripping the state.
Rocks are exposed and a large portion of the bank of the Peace River in Arcadia is visible, serving as a clear sign of the extreme drought currently gripping the state.
Lakeland man hits 3-year-old with Jeep, charged with DUI in Volusia County: deputies
A 3-year-old boy is recovering after he was struck by a Jeep on Saturday afternoon at Daytona Beach.
A 3-year-old boy is recovering after he was struck by a Jeep on Saturday afternoon at Daytona Beach.
Byron Donalds endorsed by Grady Judd, makes Lakeland campaign stop: Owning the past, protecting the future
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, a front-runner for the Republican nomination for governor, is pushing for support in Polk County.
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, a front-runner for the Republican nomination for governor, is pushing for support in Polk County.