Polk deputies searching for teenager wanted on four counts of attempted murder
Deputies in Polk County are searching for Malakia Askew, 17, following a shooting on Norfolk Circle in unincorporated Lakeland.
Cold snap puts tropical fish farmers on edge
It's been a chilly couple of days in the Bay Area. Runners and walkers bundled up Wednesday morning on Bayshore Boulevard. Fortunately, the warmup has already started and temperatures are beginning to rise but for some, the damage from this week's cold snap will linger.
PCSO: Alcohol may have played a role in fatal pedestrian crash
A 56-year-old man died Saturday evening after being hit by a car while walking to a gas station in Lakeland, investigators said.
Christmas lights display inspires girl with autism to speak, sing and dance
Kaitlyn DeJesus, 13, has autism and was non-verbal until she visited a Christmas light display in Mulberry. It inspired her to talk, dance and sing.
Troopers investigating vehicle shooting on I-4 in Davenport
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a shooting after Steven Sanders, 56, said someone shot his car while he was driving on I-4 in Davenport.
Police make arrest in fatal crash
Auburndale police arrested Salvador Manuel Juarez Trejo, 43, for DUI following a crash on January 12.
Plant City police officer in ICU after being run over in multi-county crime spree
A Plant City police officer remains in the ICU at a local hospital after he was run over during a multi-county crime spree Wednesday. During a press conference Friday, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd expressed his frustration over the suspects' criminal history and the fact that they took advantage of their second chance.
Man dies after Haines City construction site collapse
A Bartow man has died after a concrete wall collapsed on him at a construction site near the intersection of Davenport Blvd. and U.S. 27 Friday morning, according to the Haines City Police Department.
One dead in crash on U.S. 27 in Lake Wales
One person is dead following a two-vehicle crash in Lake Wales, according to Polk County deputies.
Deputies arrest Davenport woman for death of 13-month-old baby
Neidy Mendez-Gudine is facing charges of child abuse and manslaughter after a 13-month-old baby died in her care, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Police: Suspect in hover shoes glides through Walmart
A scene from Back to the Future recently played out in a Winter Haven Walmart when a man wearing hover shoes sailed into the store, loaded his cart with items and slid out without paying.
Memorial services for fallen Lakeland police officer begins Wednesday
The funeral for Lakeland police officer Paul Dunn is open to the public.
Murder suspect turns himself in to Polk County Sheriff's Office
A man wanted by the Polk County Sheriff's Office for a deadly shooting has turned himself in.
Road rage incident turns deadly in Winter Haven
A road rage incident turned deadly Saturday night when a motorist shot and killed another motorist in Winter Haven, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Polk County suspect accused of killing woman, raping another was extradited back to Florida
The man who detectives said went on a crime spree in October – murdering a woman and raping another woman – was extradited to Polk County after he was arrested in Atlanta nearly three months ago.
Polk schools prepare for teachers to rally in Tallahassee
Polk County Schools is making it clear teachers will not face consequences for attending the "Take on Tallahassee" rally Monday at the capital after some thought an email, forwarded to teachers Friday, was a threat of termination.
Polk County Sheriff's Office investigating deadly road rage incident
A road rage incident turned deadly Saturday night when a motorist shot and killed another motorist in Winter Haven, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Funeral plans set for Lakeland police officer
The Lakeland Police Department said the public is welcome to attend funeral services for Officer Paul Dunn on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at Lakes Church (formerly known as the First Baptist Church at the Mall), located at 1010 E Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland.
Florida teachers prepare to rally Monday for more funding
Florida teachers are getting ready to roll.
Winter Haven man’s neglect led to the death of two puppies, deputies say
A Winter Haven man has been accused of neglecting his five dogs – one of which had to have surgery, a puppy had to be euthanized, and another puppy died, deputies said.