Drop Off Boxes Of Cereal For Sheriff's Cereal For Summer Campaign

Polk Sheriff Grady Judd is determined to collect more boxes of cereal than any other organization in Tampa Bay for Feeding Tampa Bay.

2 Horses Test Positive For Equine Encephalitis In Polk County

The Florida Department of Health-Polk County has issued a countywide mosquito-borne virus alert.

FL Corrections Sergeant Charged With DUI, Threatening Public Servant

The sheriff said the 31-year-old corrections sergeant had a blood alcohol level three times over the legal limit.

2 Adults Arrested After Finding Their Way Into Polk Public Schools

Haines City police said one woman armed with a knife was able to make her way into Ridge Community High School.

Accidental 911 Call Yields Surprising Returns; Impromptu Pick-Up Game

Concerned when a caller accidentally dialed 911 and hung up, a Polk deputy showed up at the man's house and joined him in a game of hoops.

Grant To Be Used To Rebuild Winter Haven Recreational, Cultural Center

Winter Haven will receive a $863,974 Community Development Block Grant to redesign and redevelop the center.

2nd Fresh Kitchen Eatery With Drive-Thru To Open In Lakeland Tuesday

There will be prizes and free bowl opportunities for a donation to benefit the Children’s Home Society of Florida.

Polk County Garbage Customers Can Now Self-Haul To Landfill

Only items verified as missed in regular collection pick-up will be allowed to be self-hauled.

Star Student: Lakeland 8th-Grader Always Thinks Outside The Box

Star student Cadance loves reading, musicals, golfing, dirt bike-riding, she is smart beyond her years.

Lake Wales To Tackle Food Insecurity With Launch Of Community Garden

Northwest Neighborhood was chosen for the community garden after data indicated it had higher rates of food insecurity and chronic disease.

Separate Crashes In Davenport, Mulberry Kill 2 People

The Polk County Sheriff's Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating two unrelated crashes on Thursday that killed two people.

Polk County Drivers Should Prepare For Delays Due To Road Construction

Residential construction, a Polk County bridge replacement and two Florida Gas Transmission pipeline safety installations will cause delays.

Auburndale Man Sought After Fleeing Fatal Crash On Interstate 4

A 32-year-old motorcyclist from Lakeland died in the four-vehicle pile-up.

Clermont Father, 8-Year-Old Daughter Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash

The Polk sheriff's office said Christopher Roque-Pabon and his daughter were not wearing seatbelts.

Harmful Blue-Green Algal Toxins Found In 2 Polk County Lakes

The Florida Department of Health in Polk County has issued health alerts for Lake Rochelle and Lake Hancock.

2 Dead, 4 Injured In 5-Vehicle Pileup In Northeast Polk County

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said the accident occurred at 6:07 a.m. in the northbound lanes of U.S. 27 just south of U.S. 192.

3-Hour Standoff In Lake Wales Ends In Shooting Deaths Of Man, Stepson

A man and his 19-year-old stepson have died following a hostage situation in Lake Wales Monday morning.

Blue-Green Algal Toxin Alert Lifted For Lake Hollingworth In Lakeland

A health alert is lifted once follow-up water samples taken by the Department of Environmental Protection does not detect algal toxins.

New LGI Homes Townhome Community Opens In Poinciana

New townhomes at Noah Estates at Tuscany Preserve are priced from the $270s.

Long-Awaited Roundabout Opens On Old Bartow Lake Wales Road

The Old Bartow Lake Wales Road and Rattlesnake Road roundabout will improve the flow and safety.

Fight At Lakeland McDonald's Lead To Shooting; Woman Seriously Injured

Lakeland police have charged a 28-year-old man with two counts of attempted first-degree murder in connection to a shooting at McDonald's.

Update: Farmworker Killed When Worker Bus, Tanker Truck Crash

A crash in Lake Meade has killed one farmworker and sent eight others to the hospital.

FL Publix Sold Smoked Salmon Recalled Over Listeria Risk: FDA

Listeria can cause listeriosis, a serious infection with symptoms including fever, muscle aches, headache and more.

Massive Polk County Brush Wildfire Now Contained, Says Forest Service

The fire spread over 1,000 acres at the primitive hunting and fishing camp near Lake Wales

U.S. Navy To Showcase SEAL Virtual Reality Experience At Sun ‘N Fun

Those attending can also see a demonstration by the world-famous U.S. Navy Blue Angels from 4 to 4:45 p.m. each day.

Bus Service Launches Lakeland Stop On Tampa-Orlando, Miami-Tampa Trips

FlixBus specializes in direct, point-to-point intercity travel with service seven days a week.

Winter Haven Pregnancy Center Harassment Leads To 2 More Indictments

A federal grand jury has now indicted four people of harassing employees and spray-painting threats on a Winter Haven pregnancy clinic.

NFL Legend Tim Tebow Tells Lakeland Audience To Give 'Until It Hurts'

Families struggling to find affordable housing received some hope from NFL legend Tim Tebow during The Salvation Army's annual dinner.

Haines City To Receive $700,000 In State Funds For New Sidewalks

The money will be used in Haines City to install 9,049 linear feet of new sidewalks in the Park Avenue neighborhood.

SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo Soars Into Lakeland For 49th Year

The expo will attract more than 200,000 aviation enthusiasts from around the world between March 28 and April 2 in Lakeland.

Walmart Cuts 400 Jobs At Polk County Distribution Facility

This is the third time this year​ Walmart executives have notified Florida officials about planned job cuts in the state, a report said.

Health Alert Issued After Blue-Green Algae Blooms Found In Tiger Lake

Harmful blue-green algal toxins found on Tiger Lake prompts Polk County Department Of Health to issue a health alert.

2 Arrested, Cache Of Guns Confiscated In Shooting Of Man In Bartow

Bartow police have arrested two men in connection with a shooting Tuesday that injured one person.

Polk State Basketball's George Pridgett Earns All-FCSAA Honors

The recognition comes less than a week after he was recognized as a first-team All-Suncoast Conference selection.

Five Polk State Basketball Players Earn All-Conference Honors

Guard George Pridgett was selected to the first team.

Update: Bodies Of Missing Boaters Found On Bottom Of Lake Eloise

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Polk County Man Among 2 Guilty Of Storming Capitol On Jan. 6

Tampa Bay residents Joshua Doolin and Michael Perkins were among 1,000 people charged after pro-Trump supporters attacked the Capitol.

AdventHealth, United Surgical Partners Acquire 2nd Location

The joint business venture and new partnership with local physicians will expand convenient access to surgical care in Polk County.

Publix Founder's Dream Becomes Nation's Largest Employee-Owned Company

From cashiers and baggers to top executives, all 240,000 Publix employees have a stake in the company's success.

Reward Increased For Tips In Shooting Death Of Lakeland Teen

The reward is now $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest of whoever shot the 17-year-old.