1 dead, 2 injured after car strikes traffic pole in Lakeland: Police
One person died, and two others were injured after a car veered off the road and struck a traffic pole in Lakeland on Wednesday night.
FDLE searching for leads on missing Polk County woman nearly 7 years after her disappearance
A family is still searching for answers after a woman vanished from Polk County in 2016.
Some Lakeland residents push for adding Christmas tree to Munn Park holiday decorations
If you stroll through Munn Park in Downtown Lakeland, you'll see it's full of holiday decorations and cheer, but one thing is notably missing.
Polk County man wins $5 million top prize from $20 scratch-off
A Polk County man turned $20 into a $5 million top prize playing the GOLD RUSH LIMITED scratch-off game, according to the Florida Lottery.
Florida man killed in head-on crash with semi-truck in Polk County: Deputies
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate fatal crashes near Davenport early Tuesday morning.
Man killed in crash involving semi truck in Lake Wales: PCSO
A Highlands County man was killed in a crash involving a semi-truck Monday night in Lake Wales, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Family mourns loss of 5-year-old girl killed in crash involving Auburndale police truck
The family of a five-year-old girl is mourning her loss after she was killed in a crash involving a law enforcement vehicle.
Pest, lawn service worker exposes himself to 76-year-old woman, arrested twice in 1 week: PCSO
A 27-year-old Lake Wales man was arrested twice for exposing himself to two different woman while he was at their homes to offer pest and lawn services, according to deputies.
5-year-old girl dies after crash involving Auburndale police truck: Officials
According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, a 5-year-old girl died on Saturday after the car she was riding in was hit by an Auburndale Police Department pickup truck that was responding to an emergency.
Lakeland mobile home community clubhouse engulfed in flames: LFD
A fire broke out at Hickory Hills Manor Mobile Home Community on Wednesday night, according to officials.
Lakeland holiday drive collecting donations for hospitalized kids
Lakeland Regional Health and One More Child are teaming up this holiday season to help children and their families.
Lakeland named No. 1 city in the country for female workers: Analysis
For female entrepreneurs looking for somewhere to plant their roots, Lakeland may be the spot to do it.
Despite devastating fire, Lakeland food pantry gives Thanksgiving meals to hundreds of families
Hundreds of families will be able to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal despite an arson fire destroying a Lakeland food pantry last week.
Plane makes emergency landing in Polk County: PCSO
Two people on board a plane that made an emergency landing in Lakeland on Wednesday have a little more to be grateful for this Thanksgiving.
Community helps Lakeland food pantry destroyed in fire ahead of Thanksgiving rush
It has been nearly a week since a man was arrested for setting a Lakeland food pantry on fire and causing the destruction of Thanksgiving meals for thousands of families.
Faith in Action: Lakeland pastor lifts her voice while lifting up others
When a Lakeland pastor found, at a young age, that she was blessed with a beautiful, powerful voice, she hoped to someday use it to make a difference.
Train derails in Fort Meade near phosphate plant
A train derailed in Fort Meade near the Mosaic phosphate mine in Fort Meade on Tuesday.
Polk County Fire Rescue remembers firefighter tragically killed in off-duty crash
Polk County firefighters are remembering one of their own who was tragically killed over the weekend.
Lakeland food pantry set on fire, seeking donations ahead of Thanksgiving
Days after a Lakeland food pantry lost everything from an intentionally set fire, staff and volunteers are asking the community for food donations, hoping to still serve the community this Thanksgiving.
Homeless man hit, killed by train after 'lounging' on tracks: PCSO
A homeless man laid down in front of a train in Auburndale on Friday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.