Polk deputies: Diesel spill reported after crash with injuries on SR-60
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says injuries were reported in a crash involving a tanker and car.
Haines City hopes to revive rich history, legacy of Historic Oakland Business District
The Historic Oakland Business District on Dr. Martin Luther King Way in Haines City was once a thriving business district decades ago.
Former DCF worker, husband arrested after 2 children found in ‘deplorable conditions’ at Polk County home
A now former DCF employee and her husband were arrested in Polk County on Saturday after officials discovered their home was covered in trash, feces and dog urine, according to authorities.
'Drunk' Florida man abandons airboat in front of sheriff substation: ‘He made some very poor decisions’
A mechanic for the Polk County School Board is facing DUI charges after deputies say he abandoned an airboat in front of a sheriff’s substation on Sunday.
Frostproof man arrested for DUI months after fiery fatal crash: ‘I messed up’
A suspected drunk driver has been arrested approximately seven months after a fiery crash killed his passenger.
1 dead after mobile home fire in Lake Alfred
One person died in a mobile home fire early Monday morning, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.
Pedestrian hit by truck in Lakeland during fatal crash, police say
A 23-year-old Lakeland man died at Lakeland Regional Health after being hit by a truck early Sunday morning, according to police.
Polk County teacher and students display work in Black History Month art show
For the second year in a row, the Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency is celebrating Black History Month with a special art show at the Lake Eva Gallery.
Polk County parents concerned after fourth student struck by vehicle while headed to school
A 14-year-old student at Auburndale High School was struck by a vehicle and suffered a possible concussion on Friday morning, according to police.
Former Ford Model-T dealership, antique store for sale in downtown Lakeland
You could own a part of Lakeland's rich history. Thom Downs' Antiques, a 102-year-old building in downtown is currently up for sale, for the first time in 65 years.
Lakeland music producer honored at Grammy's for work on Taylor Swift album 'Midnights'
Jonathan Gautier has gone from Lakeland to Los Angeles, and back. The graduate of Polk County public schools won the biggest award in music.
Arrest made year after deadly Lake Wales crash
Lake Wales police have made an arrest in a deadly crash that happened on Feb. 25, 2023.
Homeless man struck, killed in hit-and-run in Winter Haven: PCSO
A homeless man was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Winter Haven on Thursday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Auburndale High School student struck by car, possibly concussed: Police
A 14-year-old student at Auburndale High School was struck by a vehicle and suffered a possible concussion on Friday morning, according to police.
Hospital patient dumping: Solutions to help alleviate homeless shelter, according to experts
A homeless services provider in Lakeland is overwhelmed by hospitals continuing to dump patients onto its doorstep. But, what are possible short and long-term solutions to help alleviate the growing crisis?
Shooting in Winter Haven pub parking lot injures 1
Winter Haven police are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital shortly after midnight.
Lakeland high school teacher, soccer coach admits to sexually battering student twice: Deputies
A Star Athletes Academy teacher was arrested on Tuesday after an investigation revealed that he sexually battered a student twice, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Publix unveils 8 limited-time ice cream flavors for 2024
Publix shoppers now have more options when it comes to satisfying their sweet tooth.
Lake Wales physical therapist arrested for secretly recording changing room in his office
A physical therapist in Lake Wales has been arrested and charged with video voyeurism of a juvenile after police say he was secretly recording a changing room within his office.
Polk County suspected roof repair scammer arrested, accused of bilking victim out of nearly $25K
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for residents who may have been victimized by a suspected roof repair scammer who’s accused of bilking an elderly man out of more than $20K for work that wasn’t necessary and never completed.