These Florida cities could see home prices fall
Florida is experiencing a housing affordability crisis and high insurance rates.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 Cat dies from cancer
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its K-9s.
Mosaic to start pilot road project using radioactive waste material in Polk County soon
The Mosaic Company, a producer of phosphate, will soon be starting a pilot road project in Polk County that will use a controversial waste material.
Dashcam video helps catch road rage suspect accused of pointing gun at truck: PCSO
A man faces charges days after Polk County deputies say he pointed a gun at two men during a road rage incident, with dashcam video from the victims' truck helping investigators catch the suspect.
Sun 'n Fun opens for 51st annual show in Lakeland
It's Opening Day at Sun 'n Fun! The 51st edition of the annual event will draw hundreds of thousands of aviation enthusiasts to the Swan City over the next week.
Auburndale man arrested for exposing himself in Dunkin’ drive-thru line: Police
An Auburndale man was arrested this week after exposing himself in a Dunkin' drive-thru line, according to officers.
Sheriff Grady Judd swears in boy with brain cancer as honorary Polk County deputy
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a swearing-in ceremony on Friday for a 13-year-old boy battling incurable brain cancer as the teen hopes to set a Guinness World Record.
How Lakeland Linder Airport balances Sun 'n Fun, passengers and cargo service
For the first time in the history of the annual fly-in and airshow event, Sun 'n Fun, Lakeland Linder International Airport will be balancing small aircraft, commercial and cargo aircraft.
Lakeland man who rescued toddler from burning car honored nationally: 'A big surprise'
A Lakeland man just received one of the most prestigious civilian awards in the country, the Carnegie Award for heroism, after he put his life on the line to try to save two kids in a heartbreaking tragedy.
Undocumented immigrant uses U.S. citizen’s identity fraudulently to get a job in Winter Haven: PCSO
A man, who the Polk County Sheriff’s Office says is in the country illegally, has been arrested for fraud.
Lake Wales police release images of suspect's vehicle in Molotov cocktail attack on insurance business
The Lake Wales Police Department have released surveillance video and photos of a vehicle they believe belongs to the suspect who vandalized an insurance business.
Canadian tourist killed while riding bicycle in Davenport: PCSO
A deadly bicycle crash is under investigation in Davenport.
Protesters renew calls for firing Lakeland detective accused of brutalizing woman during traffic stop
Community members and an activist group are calling for the firing of a detective from the Lakeland Police Department who they said retaliated against and brutalized a woman during a traffic stop.
Florida man charged with attempted murder after road rage incident in Polk County: PCSO
A Florida man turned himself in days after a road rage incident in Polk County.
Missing Lakeland man found dead
A missing Lakeland man who was last seen in February has been found dead, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Polk County deputy accused of signing victim’s name in official report: ‘Unethical and criminal’
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd vows to hold a now-former deputy responsible after he says the deputy falsified an official document.
City of Lakeland offers summer camps with focus on STEM, esports
For parents of technology-driven kids, the STEM and Esports Camps in Lakeland are the ultimate summer programs with counselors fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Lake Wales insurance business vandalized with spray paint, molotov cocktails
The Lake Wales Police Department is searching for a suspect who threw Molotov cocktails into an insurance business.
Man killed in crash while riding bike on shoulder of Polk County road: FHP
A man died after troopers say a car veered off a Polk County road and hit his bicycle before crashing into an SUV.
Grady Judd: 'Cranker colony’ busted, 11 arrested amid burglary investigation of Air Force member’s home
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says 11 ‘ne’er-do-wells and crankers’ have been arrested during an investigation at a vacant active-duty Air Force member’s home.