NTSB Investigators Piece Together Events Leading Up To Plane Crash

The planes have been removed from Lake Hartride and taken to a Jacksonville facility where they will be laid out and examined by the NTSB.

Bus Attendant Accused Of Striking Child 9 Times With Belt, Say Police

Winter Haven police have charged the bus attendant with felony child abuse.

4th Victim Identified In Mid-Air Collision Near Winter Haven Airport

Authorities have released the names of four people who died when two small planes collided near Winter Haven Airport.

2 Men Indicted For Mass Shooting That Injured 11 Men In Lakeland

Federal indictments charge Nicholas Quinton Hanson, 32, and Marcus Dewonn Mobley Jr., 22, in a Lakeland mass shooting that injured 11 men.

1 Dead After 2 Small Planes Collide Mid-Air Near Winter Haven Airport

The Polk County sheriff said one person is dead after 2 small planes collided in the air near Winter Haven Airport and sank into a lake.

Motorcyclist Killed In Fiery Crash; Polk Sheriff Seeks Man's Identity

The motorcycle struck a pile of plastic citrus boxes and burst into flames, engulfing the driver, the motorcycle and the citrus boxes.

Lakeland Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash On Harden Boulevard

Police said the driver of a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer lost control, swerved and rolled over, striking several before ending up in a ditch.

13-Year-Old Arrested After 11-Year-Old Girl Accidentally Shot In Leg

Lakeland police have arrested a 13-year-old following a shooting Sunday that injured an 11-year-old girl.

3 Shot, 1 Killed During Party At Davenport Short-Term Vacation Rental

A 19-year-old Orlando man died in the shooting at Soltera Resort.

Lakeland Bicyclist Killed In Pileup Involving 3 Vehicles

A 64-year-old Lakeland man was killed Sunday when the bicycle he was riding was struck in the 2800 block of U.S. 98 North​.

Auburndale Man Fatally Struck By Truck While Crossing Interstate 4

A 37-year-old Auburndale man died after being struck by a tractor-trailer truck while attempting to cross Interstate 4 near State Road 570.

Rapper Charged After Admitting To Fatal Shooting On Rap Video: Sheriff

"This idea you can hug a thug and they'll be good is ridiculous. You need to wake up. These are hard-core gang bangers," Sheriff Grady Judd.

After Concealing Loaded Gun In Purse, Lakeland High Teen Arrested

A 17-year-old girl is being held in a juvenile assessmen facility after Lakeland police said she brought a loaded handgun to school.

Pedestrian Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver In Lakeland; Police Seek Clues

Lakeland police are investigating a hit-and-run crash on Saturday that killed a 37-year-old woman.

Undercover Child Predator Sting Nabs 30 Offenders In 2-Week Period

A growing number of Florida children are being targeted by predators who send racy photos and vulgar messages to kids, state officials said.

Polk Detention Deputy Mourned After Dying In Traffic Accident

Deputy Drake Sawyer Perry, 22, died in a vehicle crash while off-duty on Feb. 22 in Lake County.

More than 12 Nabbed In Polk Undercover Child Predator Investigation

Polk County ​Sheriff Grady Judd will provide details Friday at 1:30 p.m. on a two-week undercover investigation focusing on sex predators.

1 Dead, 2 Critically Injured In Shooting At Home In Poinciana: Video

Polk Sheriff Grady Judd said the scene that greeted deputies in Poinciana Thursday afternoon was "absolute mayhem."

36th Florida BJ's Wholesale Club Opens In Davenport

To celebrate, the newest club for the retailer presented a donation to the Polk County Boys & Girls Club.

Teacher's Aide Charged With Sexually Assaulting Student: Polk Sheriff

The assistant was employed at Poinciana Christian Preparatory School South, where he taught a Bible studies class, authorities said.

Polk County School Bus Aide Charged With Child Abuse: Police

The 70-year-old school bus aide told detectives she was overwhelmed and lost her temper with the boy, according to Polk County authorities.

Lakeland’s Newest Retail, Mixed-Use Development Breaks Ground

Lake Wire is intended to be the next step in the revitalization of Lakeland's Downtown West corridor.

Pickup Truck Sought In Crash That Critically Injured Motorcyclist

Polk County sheriff's traffic homicide investigators are searching for a red or gray 1997 Dodge Dakota pickup truck.

Lakeland Manufacturing Facility Catches Fire; No Injuries Reported

It took 17 Lakeland Fire Department units to put out a structure fire at a manufacturing facility Tuesday.

Construction Firm Owner Pleads Guilty To Worker's Compensation Fraud

Investigators say Ramon Paz of Lakeland used undocumented workers and lied about paying for worker's compensation insurance.

Polk Deputy Resigns After Being Accused Of Driving Under The Influence

James Peach scored .153 on the blood-alcohol test. The legal limit for intoxication in Florida is .08.

Polk Human Trafficking Sting Nets 213 Arrests, Rescues 24 Victims

A seven-day human trafficking operation in Polk County netted 213 arrests, including a California school board member.

CSX To Close Railroad Crossings In Polk County For Upgrades

Rolling rail crossing upgrades by CSX Transportation continue to make their way south from Bradley Junction to the Hardee County Line.

Lakeland Woman Killed When Car Crashes Into Utility Pole

A 37-year-old Lakeland woman was killed Tuesday in a crash near Kathleen Road and Bellgrove Street in Lakeland.

15-Year-Old Girl In Critical Condition After Being Struck By Box Truck

The 15-year-old was walking with a group of teens to the Davenport School of the Arts when she was struck by a box truck.

FL Star Student: Lakeland Teen Won't Let Autism Define Her

Patch is telling the stories of these outstanding kids to their neighbors.

Health Alert Issued For Blue-Green Algae Bloom In Lake Hollingsworth

A health alert has been issued for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Hollingworth at the Lakeland Water Ski Club.

28-Year-Old Accused Of Sex With Teen Arrested By Winter Haven Police

Adalberto Badillo was booked into the Polk County Jail where he remains on $121,000 bond.

Boca Raton Man Killed In Crash Involving Lakeland Police SUV

A 52-year-old Boca Raton man died following a crash Tuesday morning involving a Lakeland police officer.

5 Polk County Nonprofits Surprised With $10,000 Awards From 1st Lady

Recipients are Everyday Christians Helping Orphans​; Top Buttons Inc.​; Bikes for Christ​; Dream Center of Lakeland and Take a Kid Fishing.

Suspect In Lakeland Mass Shooting Killed While Fleeing From Police

A 21-year-old ​man under investigation for taking part in a mass shooting was shot and killed Monday after attempting to flee from police.

$4.7M Presented To Polk County To Expand Broadband Internet Services

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the first set of awards through the Broadband Opportunity Grant Program to expand access to broadband internet.

13-Year-Old Killed In Lake Wales While Waiting For School Bus

Police noted that it was dark and foggy at that time of the morning and there are no street lights in the area.

Lakeland Arts & Entertainment: Cast Your Vote, Attend A Pow Wow

The Florida Children's Museum in Lakeland is in the running for USA Today's 10 best children's museum's in the country.

Man Jailed After Roommate Reports Child Porn On His Computer

Winter Haven police said Nikolas Andrew Young has been charged with 300 counts of possession of child pornography.