Davenport woman accused in ‘horrible’ beating death of 4-year-old boy
A 4-year-old boy is dead, and his mother is in jail on murder charges, accused of beating him to death.
Dump truck crash starts brush fire, causes power outages in Haines City: Officials
A large dump truck veered off the road and took out two power poles in Haines City on Tuesday afternoon, according to first responders.
Operation Pop Top: Winter Haven police arrest restaurant, bar employees for selling drinks to minors
The Winter Haven Police Department started "Operation Pop Top" after receiving complaints about alcohol being sold to underage customers at local bars and restaurants.
Fugitive wanted in triple shooting that killed Lakeland toddler arrested in Plant City
After being on the run for nearly two months, a man connected to a triple shooting in Lakeland that claimed the life of a 3-year-old boy has been arrested.
Winter Haven woman indicted on first-degree murder of Sierra Hernandez
A Winter Haven woman arrested in January, following the death of Sierra Hernandez, has officially been charged with her murder.
Polk deputies shot in the line of duty released from hospital: 'Our guys are home'
Both Polk County deputies shot in the line of duty in late April are out of the hospital as they continue to recover from their injuries.
Auburndale police urge citizens to 'exercise caution' after deadly shooting
A man died at a local hospital after being shot in Auburndale on Sunday afternoon, according to officials.
Bartow cracks down on unsightly properties in effort to make city cleaner, safer
The city of Bartow is cracking down on homes with overgrown lots, abandoned cars and ones that are just uninhabitable. Officials created a targeted neighborhood enforcement plan to address these code violations.
Polk deputies shot in the line of duty face months of recovery
One of two deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office who was shot in the line of duty last weekend is now recovering at home. The other remains in the hospital, receiving treatment.
Florida Polytechnic's founding president reflects on university's decade ahead of retirement
Just as Florida Polytechnic University marks its 10-year anniversary, its founding president will be stepping down at the end of this spring semester.
Winter Haven woman celebrating 107th birthday shares her secret to longevity
If you want to know the secret to a long life, you may have to look no further than Winter Haven where a woman who turned 107 on Thursday shared her words of wisdom.
Crash leaves semi dangling off overpass on Polk Parkway
Traffic is moving again on the Polk Parkway after a crash left a semi dangling off an overpass on Wednesday.
Bartow native building new motocross track for Bone Valley's 300-acre expansion
A popular ATV park for off-roading fanatics and families is expanding by an additional 300 acres.
Late Four-Star General from Polk County led soldiers on D-Day during World War II: ‘Go to the beach’
Next month marks the 80th anniversary of the Allied troop landing at Normandy during World War II.
90-year-old former Lake Alfred commissioner now faces more than 3,000 counts of child porn
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is asking anyone who is aware of or may have witnessed inappropriate interactions with former Lake Alfred City Commissioner Charles Lake to come forward after detectives found more than 3,000 videos and images of child pornography on his electronic devices.
Lakeland to use new tech to harvest harmful algae blooms in Lake Bonnet
The City of Lakeland approved a project in mid-April that will use new technology to restore the water quality at one of their popular lakes.
‘Bone Valley’s’ Leo Schofield released from a Florida prison
Convicted murderer Leo Schofield has been released from prison after spending the last 35 years behind bars.
Sheriff Grady Judd sheds light on deadly gunfight with ‘sovereign citizen’ that injured 2 Polk County deputies
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd provided more details after a man claiming to be a ‘sovereign citizen’ was killed early Saturday morning by deputies who say he opened fire on them, seriously injuring both, as they were investigating a suspicious vehicle at a county park.
Davenport man thrown from truck, killed in second of two consecutive crashes: Deputies
A 50-year-old Davenport man died at the scene of a deadly crash on Saturday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
High-speed chase in Lakeland ends after driver’s car flipped over: FHP
A 34-year-old Lakeland man was arrested after leading a trooper on a high-speed chase early on Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.