A 6-year-old boy drowned early Wednesday morning at a home in Indian Lakes Estates in Polk County.
Polk detectives arrested four people with long criminal histories in the shooting death of Quashawn Burgess Jr.
A 32-Davenport man has died after being struck by a car early Tuesday morning.
The budget includes a millage rate reduction to provide relief for homeowners.
Lakeland police are investigating a fatal accident that killed a 27-year-old Lakeland man on Saturday.
The suspect vehicle may have also stuck a pole in a separate crash, authorities said.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the Lakeland High School coach, who is HIV positive, performed oral sex on a student last month.
A 19-year-old Winter Haven High School student is facing a felony robbery charge after police said he used a firearm to rob a smoke shop.
Lakeland police are seeking witnesses to a crash on Monday in which a man and two children were killed.
After threatening the officers and deputies with the knife, Sheriff Grady Judd said they were forced to fatally shoot the man.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the teen was by all accounts a "good kid" until he got involved with a local gang.
A Lakeland mother and two of her children, ages 6 and 14, were killed in a crash Monday evening, according to reports.
A 27-year-old Orlando man was shot and killed and a 26-year-old Sanford woman was shot and wounded at an Airbnb rental home on Robin Road.
The Polk sheriff's office is investigating a single boat crash that occurred Saturday morning on Lake Eloise.
A 31-year-old Winter Haven man died Monday after his motorcycle crashed into a sports utility vehicle on U.S. 17-92.
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A Frostproof High School student caring for his grandfather was killed by an angle grinder, which cuts metal. His father has been arrested.
A 32-year-old man with a long history of criminal activities was fatally shot by Bartow police Sunday following an armed carjacking.
The killings followed a custody dispute regarding the woman's 10-year-old son, according to the Polk County sheriff.
Authorities said a Citrus Connection bus attempted to make a left-hand turn when it was hit by Hyundai sedan Friday.
Polk County sheriff's deputies arrested 20-year-old Coleden Snowden and charged him with vehicular manslaughter in the death of a woman.
A 33-year-old South Carolina woman is facing drug and gun charges after a 14-year-old boy got a hold of a gun in her car and shot himself.
The owner chased the bear away after it ripped open her vinyl fence to grab the pig.
A 46-year-old man driving a Kia sustained gunshot wounds and was taken to Lakeland Regional Health where he died.
Traffic will briefly detour along Fish Hatchery Road to bypass the work zone at the crossing.
Polk County is closing Albritton Road for 20 days to replace a failing metal end wall with a new concrete structure.
Polk State Soccer Head Coach Dee Shivraman and Assistant Coach and Recruiting Director Tawanda Kaseke are taking a community to the year.
Joshua Doolin was sentenced Wednesday after authorities said he stormed the U.S. Capitol, stole a riot shield and kept it as a souvenir.
The Treasury Department said shell companies received $147 million through the Lakeland check-cashing business.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers have arrested an 18-year-old Haines City man who they said caused a crash after fleeing from a trooper.
Students head back to Polk County public schools on Friday. Parents can find the 2023-24 back-to-school guide on the district's website.
Polk County sheriff's deputies made an arrest in less than 25 minutes after an early-morning armed robbery Saturday at a Circle K store.
A man has been taken into custody after barricading himself inside a home and then yelling and shooting a gun into the air.
Jeremiah’s will host a grand opening celebration the weekend of Aug. 19-20. From noon to 10 p.m. the community can stop by for free samples.
The Florida Department of Health in Polk County issued a rabies alert for the north Lakeland area after a raccoon that tested positive.
One of the fastest-growing U.S. sports is making its way to Florida for the Winter Haven American Pickleball Tournament.
Three Lakeland teens were killed in the Wednesday night crash on U.S. Highway 98 North, police said.
A $4,000 cash reward is available for information leading to the whereabouts of Tonya Whipp of Auburndale, police said.
A Haines City man won the $15 million top prize in the Florida Lottery's $30 Billion Dollar Gold Rush Supreme Scratch-Off game.
Tournament organizers are currently seeking a charity beneficiary to partner with them on this event!