Motorcyclist killed in crash after colliding with utility trailer in Lakeland: Police
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Lakeland Saturday night after police said they believe he ran a red light and struck a utility trailer.
Construction begins on near century-old bridge in need of replacement in Fort Meade
A near century-old bridge in Fort Meade, known for being unsafe, is finally being replaced.
Lakeland pilot project aims to meet growing demand for clean drinking water
As Polk County's population grows, so does the demand for clean drinking water, and an innovative pilot project in Lakeland may be a solution to that problem.
'Suspicious' incident at Lakeland catholic school stemmed from man spotted with fake gun: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office reported a person they had been searching for in connection to a ‘suspicious incident’ at a private school in Lakeland has been identified and is now in custody.
Lakeland Regional Health ranked second busiest emergency room in the country: Report
Lakeland Regional Health's emergency room department is ranked the second busiest in the country, according to the hospital magazine, "Becker's Hospital Review."
Bicyclist hit, killed in Bartow: FHP
A Bartow woman on a bicycle lost her life Wednesday morning after troopers say she was struck by a vehicle.
3 arrested in Polk County’s largest fentanyl seizure: ‘This stuff is killing us’
Enough fentanyl to kill five million people was recently seized during an undercover operation that led to the arrest of three men, two of whom were in the country illegally, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
Lakeland man without driver’s license arrested for DUI after running red light, slamming into trooper: FHP
A state trooper is recovering and a Lakeland man is facing charges following a vehicle crash early Monday morning.
Auburndale man arrested after pointing gun at off-duty trooper: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested an Auburndale man after they say he pointed a firearm at an off-duty trooper on the Polk Parkway Sunday afternoon.
Lakeland woman dies after crash on County Line Road: FHP
A 37-year-old Lakeland woman died after a crash on County Line Road on Saturday afternoon, according to troopers.
Polk County 10-year-old goes viral for his realistic 'M3GAN' costume
Have you seen the viral video of the 'M3GAN' artificial intelligence doll terrorizing a Polk County neighborhood?
Dox-A-Palooza event raises money for rescue organization
Get ready for the running of the dachshunds!
'Depot 303': Mulberry revitalizing downtown in hopes of creating culinary hotspot
The city of Mulberry has released its design concept for a new, unique eatery in the heart of downtown.
Uber driver arrested for driving stolen car with no license in Polk County: Deputies
An Uber driver from Maitland was driving a couple from the United Kingdom when PCSO deputies stopped the car in Davenport on Tuesday night.
Environmental regulators look into potential pollution from fertilizer manufacturing plant in Polk County
Florida environmental regulators are looking into a new report of potential pollution from a fertilizer manufacturing plant in Polk County.
Polk County family left without father after deadly weekend shooting
A motive is still unknown in the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old father of three in Lakeland.
Lakeland father pleads for answers one year after 17-year-old son shot, killed in apartment
Now that a year has passed since his son's murder, a Lakeland father has renewed hope the case will be solved.
Sunday morning liquor sales approved by Winter Haven commissioners
Winter Haven city commissioners voted unanimously to amend the city ordinance preventing morning liquor sales on Sundays.
Gang member arrested for shooting, killing pastor’s son at Polk County church: Grady Judd
A man was shot and killed at a church in Winter Haven over the weekend, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Pinellas County elementary teacher arrested for DUI in Lake Wales: PCSO
A third-grade teacher from Pinellas County was arrested late Friday night for driving under the influence in Lake Wales, according to authorities.