Haunted Davenport restaurant makes employees 'uneasy,' owner says
The specter of Halloween comes but once a year, for most of us, but the owners of a Davenport restaurant say they are always in the presence of things that go bump in the night.
Polk County baby featured on national spina bifida billboards
She's just over a year old and already making a difference. Little Ava Reyes of Polk County was diagnosed with spina bifida before she was born.
Train hits flatbed trailer at Lakeland crossing
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened around 1:30 p.m. on tracks adjacent to Combee Road North at U.S. Hwy 92 East.
Police investigating after $1500 Shih Tzu puppy stolen from Lake Wales pet store
Police are investigating after someone was caught on camera stealing a Shih Tzu puppy from a Lake Wales pet store.
Lakeland Electric engineer faked credentials, pretended to be mayor in email, detectives say
Fake transcripts and fake credentials were enough to land a man a job at Lakeland Electric for six years until he was up for a promotion and ended up in jail - charged with fraud.
Lakeland interim fire chief made official at swearing-in
Polk Fire Rescue officially has a new leader. Robert Weech was sworn-in Wednesday as the chief during a ceremony at Polk State Center for Public Safety.
Polk sheriff confirms cyberbullying investigation involving Meghan Markle, half-sister Samantha
The Polk County Sheriff's Office confirmed it's conducting an investigation into cyberbullying connected to Samantha Markle and her half-sister, Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle.
Rally draws Trump supporters, opponents to Haines City
President Trump's supporters held a rally in downtown Haines City to kick off a new campaign called “Stop the Madness.” As part of the campaign, the Republican National Committee has developed a website that uses the same slogan.
Polk deputies: Man turned in lost purse, but not cash
It’s not quite taking candy from a baby, but deputies in Polk County say a man may have helped himself to some cash that a toddler dropped inside a grocery store. Now they are hoping you can identify him.
Polk Co. School District responds to petition to cancel classes on Friday -- the day after Halloween
The Polk County School District responded to an online petition requesting that students be given the day off after Halloween.
Two years after deadly Lake Wales hit-and-run, still no arrests
It's been two heartbreaking years of waiting and wondering for a Polk County family. October 28, 2017, a driver hit and killed 56-year-old Leonard Wimberly, Jr. as he was riding a bike on a Lake Wales road.
Sensors can predict red light-runners; delay green light for cross traffic
Impatient and reckless drivers blowing through red lights kill hundreds of people each year. The difference between life and death can be less than a second.
House divided: Yankees fan marries lifelong Atlanta Brave in epic baseball-themed wedding
Neither of their teams is in this year’s World Series, but the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves are the only teams that mattered for a Polk County couple.
Kathleen students won't have to make up tornado days
Monday was a big day at Kathleen Middle School in Polk County. Kids went back to class for the first time since a tornado hit their school.
Driver charged with DUI after deadly ATV crash
A Plant City woman is under arrest after she allegedly crashed her ATV while drunk in Polk County, killing her passenger.
Friends, family pay touching tribute after teen's sudden death
The sudden death of a Polk County teenager has rocked the community. Now, Bartow is coming together to help his family through the tragedy.
Community of Kathleen works to get back to normal a week after a tornado
It’s been more than a week since a tornado touched down in Kathleen, and the Polk County community has been working to get back to normal ever since.
Furry, four-legged stowaways from Miami to get new homes in Lakeland
Herc Rentals sent one of their trucks to Miami to make a pickup. Hundreds of miles later, the truck came back to Lakeland with a surprising cargo: Four little stowaways.
Polk detectives: 17-year-old wrote about killing people on video game chat app
A 17-year-old was arrested after making violent and “disturbing” threats online, according to Polk County detectives.
Kathleen Middle teachers return for first time since tornado damaged campus
Teachers at Kathleen Middle School in Polk County will be returning to salvage what’s left of their classrooms following an EF-2 tornado and before students return to the campus Monday.