Lakeland homeless shelter faces crisis as hospitals dump patients on its doorstep: 'They lied to me'
A homeless services provider in Polk County is overwhelmed with patients being dumped on their doorsteps by hospitals all across Florida.
Convicted killer Marcelle Waldon faces death penalty in deaths of former Lakeland commissioner and her husband
The trial is over for the man accused of stabbing and killing a former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband in 2020, and on Monday a jury will consider whether or not Marcelle Waldon will face the death penalty.
Vigil held to remember Sierra Hernandez and Edil Rodriguez in Bartow, loved ones celebrate their lives
Over 100 friends and family held a vigil and celebration of life for 20-year-old Sierra Hernandez and 33-year-old Edil Rodriguez on Saturday evening at a park in Bartow.
Motorcyclist dies in Lakeland after hitting pickup truck, police say
A 33-year-old motorcyclist from Lake Wales died early Saturday morning after a crash in Lakeland, according to police.
First downtown dog park coming to Lakeland
The City of Lakeland will soon be getting its first downtown dog park.
Attempted murder suspect arrested after firing shots in Winter Haven backyard: Police
A man accused of firing gunshots and threatening to kill a Winter Haven resident he had an argument with has been arrested.
Haines City food truck ban put on pause: ‘We just want to open up’
A controversial proposal that would ban food trucks from operating within 100 feet of a Haines City restaurant has been tabled by commissioners for two weeks.
Longtime Lakeland cobbler gets next generation interested in shoe repair with viral social media videos
A Lakeland man who is carrying on his family’s 100-year-old cobbler tradition is taking one of the oldest professions in the world into the 21st century through social media.
Meet the Polk County man featured on ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’: ‘I’m looking for my forever person’
The new season of ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ premieres Thursday night on FOX, and it features a Polk County man, Nathan Smothers.
2 arrested in Winter Haven traffic stop turned drug bust
Two men are facing multiple drug charges after police say they found bags of methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, and ecstasy inside a vehicle they recently pulled over in Winter Haven.
Haines City food truck ban proposal has entrepreneurs on edge: ‘The food truck is how we pay our bills’
A national civil liberties law firm is urging officials in Haines City to "cease efforts to pass a near-total ban on food trucks" ahead of a final reading during a city commission meeting Thursday night.
4 immigrants arrested for burglary spree in Haines City subdivision: Police
The Haines City Police Department arrested four immigrants lacking permanent legal status who were linked to a burglary spree in a local subdivision as part of an organized crackdown.
Snowbird Extravaganza returned to Lakeland after 3 year break due to pandemic
Where else in Florida could you see Canada’s "Polka King" performing live?
'Shot him graveyard dead;' Suspect in Polk County murder arrested, according to Sheriff Grady Judd
The man wanted for a murder believed to be stemming from jealousy over a woman in Poinciana last week was arrested at his home on Tuesday.
Sierra Hernandez murder: Polk County woman accused in missing woman’s death will remain behind bars
A Polk County woman charged in connection with the death of Sierra Hernandez will remain behind bars until her trial.
Lake Wales physician makes 1st court appearance after arrest for secretly recording juvenile in office
A physician in Lake Wales who was arrested for secretly recording a juvenile in a changing room within his office made his first appearance in court on Tuesday.
Drunk driving suspect arrested in deadly Winter Haven hit-and-run crash: Polk deputies
A Winter Haven man was arrested for DUI manslaughter after a deadly hit-and-run crash over the weekend, Polk County deputies said.
Downtown Lakeland adding security cameras to deter crime
Downtown Lakeland is already known as a pretty safe place, but soon it will have an added layer of security.
Detectives searching for 'armed and dangerous' murder suspect in Polk County
Detectives with the Polk County Sheriff's Office are searching for a murder suspect they believe is ‘armed and dangerous.'
Assistant principal in Lakeland arrested for driving under influence on wrong way of I-4: FHP
A Lakeland assistant principal was arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence after he drove on the wrong side of I-4 early Sunday morning.