Winter Haven mother killed, 2-year-old daughter critically injured in Polk County crash: Deputies
A 2-year-old girl is fighting for her life following a two-vehicle crash that killed her mother on Monday afternoon.
Lakeland looks to enhance downtown's east side through food
East Main Street, east of Downtown Lakeland, is known for its car sales lots and car repair shops, but soon it could be known for its food scene.
Investigation underway after two people found dead at Haines City home with apparent gunshot wounds
The Haines City Police Department says they are investigating what happened after finding two people dead at a home Saturday night within the Hammock Reserve subdivision within the city limits of Haines City.
Cold case homicide victim gets proper ceremony, burial in Polk County 52 years after murder
Mack Proctor's murder had eluded Polk County detectives for decades, but thanks to science, his case was solved. Now Proctor is finally being laid to rest properly.
Polk County first responders rally around family affected by domestic violence
The competitive spirit helps bring at least one Polk County family the holiday spirit after they were affected by a tragic case of domestic violence.
As Florida urges local governments to remove fluoride, areas with experience issue warnings
As Florida's top health official encourages cities and counties to discontinue fluoride in their water supply, warnings are coming in from communities that have already done so.
Man hospitalized after argument led to stabbing at Lakeland nightclub, police say
An argument at a Lakeland nightclub led to a stabbing early Saturday morning, leaving one man injured, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
1 dead after fire breaks out at Polk City home, PCFR says
One person is dead after a fire broke out at a home in Polk City late Saturday night, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.
Pedestrian hit and killed in Lakeland, police searching for driver
Lakeland investigators are looking for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning near the 700 block of South Florida Ave.
What happened to Samantha Fiddler? Authorities still searching for missing Florida mom 8 years later
It’s been eight years since aspiring wrestler and mother Samantha Fiddler disappeared after being released from the Polk County Jail, but law enforcement officials haven’t given up their search.
6 rescued from Winter Haven house fire: WHPD
Six people are looking for a new place to live after a fire burned their home on Friday morning.
Crash knocks down power pole, closes stretch of U.S. 17 in Winter Haven
A stretch of U.S. 17 in Winter Haven is shut down after an early Friday morning crash knocked down a power pole, sending power lines across the roadway, according to police.
I-4 traffic may become safer, smoother with technology being researched at Florida Polytechnic University
Florida Polytechnic University and FDOT are working together to make the notoriously dangerous I-4 corridor between Tampa and Orlando safer for drivers.
Fiery fatal Polk County crash causes power outage: FHP
A Winter Haven man is dead following a fiery car crash on Wednesday evening.
Polk County Toys for Tots fears this will be their last year because of lack of volunteers
Polk County Toys For Tots makes sure every child has a Christmas each year, but it may not be around in the future.
Mother killed, toddler hospitalized after crash in unincorporated Bartow, deputies say
A 24-year-old mother died, and her toddler was airlifted to a Tampa hospital after their SUV crashed into the back of a semi-truck on Tuesday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Polk County gang members busted in large-scale check fraud conspiracy: ‘We flushed the Trap Boys’
Three gang members are headed back to prison and 19 others are facing federal charges in a large-scale conspiracy that victimized 200 people and businesses in Polk County.
Lake Bonny residents voicing new concerns after Milton as nonprofit offers help
The United Way of Central Florida will hold a community recovery outreach event at Lakeland's RP Funding Center this Saturday for those impacted by Hurricane Milton, including residents along Lake Bonny who are still dealing with the aftermath.
Lakeland food bank destroyed by arson returns with Thanksgiving drive-thru at Bartow High School
Despite an arson fire destroying its food bank last year, a ministry in Lakeland is determined to continue serving the community this Thanksgiving.
Deadly Winter Haven crash propels car 150 feet
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says they are investigating a fatal car crash that happened Friday night in Winter Haven on Dundee Road at the Overlook Drive intersection.