FBI searching for two accused Polk County Capitol rioters after disappearing
The FBI is searching for a Florida woman who was supposed to stand trial Monday on charges stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack as well as another riot defendant who has also gone missing, officials said.
Lakeland bicyclist killed after he was struck by vehicle on U.S. 98, police say
Lakeland police are investigating what led up to a deadly crash involving a bicyclist and three vehicles.
Polk County men plead guilty to posing as law enforcement, targeting drug dealers, federal officials say
Four Polk County men were accused of pretending to be law enforcement, targeting local drug dealers, and committing robberies from Hillsborough to Lee counties. Now, three are pleading guilty.
FHP: Man hit, killed by tractor-trailer trying to walk across I-4
An Auburndale man last his life early Monday morning when troopers say he was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer as he tried to cross Interstate 4 early Monday morning.
1 dead, 2 injured in shooting at illegal house party at Davenport short-term rental home, deputies say
A fatal shooting is under investigation in Davenport.
Multiple people injured in Saturday night crash in Lakeland
On Saturday night deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's office responded to a crash that occurred at 5250 S.R. 33 North in Lakeland that involved multiple vehicles.
Demolition process at the Lakeland Electric Mcintosh Power Plant continues
Saturday morning started with a bang at the Lakeland Electric McIntosh Power Plant...a big bang.
Lakeland self-proclaimed rapper arrested for murder made music video about deadly shooting: sheriff
A 19-year-old, who Polk County deputies say claims to be a rapper, was arrested for shooting a gang member in the back – and apparently even wrote a song about it, the sheriff said.
What does it take to be a member of the SWAT team?
The show Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test gives a glimpse into what it takes to be a part of the elite groups of our military. Not everyone is built for it.
Southeastern softball teammates help opposing team's injured player get to home base
Southeastern University's women's softball team may have lost their game against Grand View University's Vikings' this weekend, but they won over a lot of fans worldwide.
Polk County School District will head to Puerto Rico to recruit new teachers, staffers
The Polk County School District will go to Puerto Rico next month to recruit new teachers and other staffers.
Manatee County deputy to honor young Polk County deputy killed in line of duty during Police Unity Tour
A young Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy killed by friendly fire back in October is being honored by a fellow deputy who he never met.
Lakeland PD searching for driver of silver car who hit, killed woman Saturday
The Lakeland Police Department is looking for the driver who is responsible for hitting and killing a woman on WE 10th Street Saturday night.
'Absolute mayhem': Suspect dead after shootout in Poinciana, Polk County sheriff says
One man is dead, and two others were seriously injured in a shootout in Poinciana Thursday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Grady Judd recounted the details of the "absolute mayhem" that happened on Sawfish Drive.
Two dozen arrested, several wanted in Polk County child sex predator sting
Two dozen arrests were made by law enforcement in Polk County during an investigation into adults targeting children for sex on social media and other online platforms. Two of the suspects are accused of sexually battering girls under 14 years old.
Polk sheriff: Citizen kills suspect who shot at two people inside car at Poinciana neighborhood
A Poinciana neighborhood was the scene of a deadly shooting, where a suspect fired at two people inside a car – but was soon shot dead by another armed individual in the area, according to the Polk County sheriff.
Polk County detention deputy, 22, killed in off-duty crash aspired to be on the SWAT team
A 22-year-old detention deputy with the Polk County Sheriff's Office has passed away following a vehicle crash while he was off-duty, according to the agency.
Lakeland Jan. 6 riot suspects will let judge, not jury, decide their fate
Polk County resident, Joshua Doolin and two of his co-conspirators, Olivia Pollock and Michael Perkins will soon have their day in court. All three are accused of rioting and storming the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. However, the trio just decided to skip a jury trial and try their luck with a bench trial.
Contest being held to determine who gets to implode the Macintosh Power Plant with one push
In a few weeks, Lakeland Electric is going to implode the remaining part of the McIntosh Power Plant, but who gets to push the button?
‘Overwhelmed’ Polk County bus aide arrested on child abuse charges, deputies say
A school bus aide in Polk County is facing child abuse charges after investigators say she grabbed a student on an exceptional student education (ESE) bus and forced him into a seat.