Walmart's Free Home Delivery Trial Kicks Off To Lakeland

Lakeland shoppers and nearby shoppers can save gas money throughout April during Walmart's free store-to-home delivery promotion.

Firefighter Accused Of Having Sexual Relationship With Teen: Sheriff

A suspect is accused of telling a teenager he would tell her mother she was on Snapchat if she didn't send him nude videos of herself.

Audi Crash Splits Car In Half, Kills 1: Florida Highway Patrol

Troopers investigated a fatal single-car crash in Lakeland early Saturday morning.

Lakeland Teacher Accused Of Touching 2 Students Inappropriately: Cops

A staff member at Crossroads Christian School faces multiple charges following a sexual misconduct investigation.

16 Books Face Removal From Schools, Group Considers Them Pornographic

County Citizens Defending Freedom contends 16 books on topics from 9/11 to LGBTQ+ themes may contain content harmful material for students.

Deputies Seek Identity Of Stranger Seen In Woman's Room: Sheriff

A man awoke a woman staying in a Davenport vacation home by shining a flashlight in her face after he broke in. Cops want to identify him.

Lakeland Sun 'N Fun Air Show Features Thunderbirds, Parachute Demos

Sun 'N Fun Aerospace Expo has 2 air shows — featuring four flights by the Thunderbirds — and more than 500 aircraft exhibitors.

2 Separate Knife Incidents Occur Less Than 4 Hours Apart In Polk: Cop

Residents in a Lake Wales neighborhood accused a man of pointing a rifle at them Tuesday morning before he grabbed a knife.

eSports Provide Competitive Sportsmanship At Polk Area Schools

Six schools in Polk County are trying the growing-globally video gaming option of playing sports, known as eSports.

3-Month Road Closure Near Lake Juliana Shopping Center: County

Auburndale drivers will have detours near County Road 559A as crews set up road closures for drainage work.

$1 Million Won At Winter Haven Chevron Through FL Lottery

A Polk County resident won from the Florida Lottery's new 500x The Cash Scratch-Off game Friday.

Mental Crisis Calls To Be Handled By New Social Worker Position

The Winter Haven Police Department is adding a licensed clinical social worker to its staff to assist with mental health help for residents.

64th Grammy Awards Nominee Goes To Lakeland's Sound House Studios

Jonathan Gautier, the owner of Lakeland Sound House Studios and who has worked with Taylor Swift, could win a grammy award Sunday.

Multiple Lakeland Road Closings For Railroad Repairs, Detours Set Up

Drivers will want to leave for work or for any destination earlier than usual while CSX works on railroad repairs that have roads closed.

Recycling Collections Resume April 4, April 11 For Polk County

FCC Environmental Services, a trash hauler, had fallen behind schedule because of labor shortages, and needed a month to get back on track.

Polk County Family Wants Bulldozer Driver Charged: Report

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said there was no evidence that the bulldozer driver purposely ran over a landfill worker.

Lakeland Man Arrested On 6th DUI, Driving With Suspended License

The Polk County Sheriff's Office filed multiple charges, including refusing to take a breath alcohol test, against a man who wrecked an SUV.

Man Accused Of Punching Winter Haven Man At Publix Surrenders

A suspect is behind bars in Polk County after surveillance video showed him pummeling a man who had just walked out of Publix Saturday.

Man Pummeling Victim Outside Publix Identified In Video: Police

A video included in this article shows a suspect attacking a victim following an argument the two had when the victim told him to slow down.

Obituary: Henry Hendel, Jr.

A United States Navy Veteran passes away at the age of 79.

Lakeland Girls Academy Closes Two Years After Student's Death

Naomi Wood, 17, was found unconscious at Lakeland Girls Academy in 2020 and died the next day. Her parents now intend to file a lawsuit.

Skateboarder Struck By Winter Haven Officer's Cruiser Dies

The officer was responding to a call when the crash involving the skateboarder happened, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.

$5.6M Sports Complex Features 4 Baseball Fields, Tennis Courts

The grand opening of Davenport's new Northeast Regional Park is scheduled Saturday with Board Chair Martha Santiago throwing first pitch.

New North Lakeland Area Liaison Hired By Polk County Schools

Kylia Carswell, an experienced partnership builder for the Children's Home Society, will help establish community relationships for schools.

Auburndale Dead Man Found Buried, Rope Around Neck In GA: Cops

A 30-year-old suspect from Polk County told detectives he drove to Georgia to bury the body.

Weight Room At Haines City High Dedicated To Coach Olin Gee

A retired coach at a Polk County school who guided many students while coaching for about 40 years received an official dedication Friday.

Over 100 Suspects Arrested In Human-Trafficking Sting: Sheriff

"Operation March Sadness," conducted by the Polk County Sheriff's Office, identified victims who were being sexually exploited.

Lakeland Man Wins $5 Million In Florida Lottery

It could be the luck of the Irish that helped a Lakeland man turn into a lucky winner from the Florida Lottery Tuesday.

Police Cruiser Hits Pedestrian In Winter Haven Area

A Winter Haven officer hit a person walking near the LEGOLAND entrance early Tuesday morning. The victim experienced injuries.

Driver Found Dead Inside Burning Car: Polk Sheriff

A single-fiery crash killed a victim in Alturas Saturday morning. Deputies have begun investigating what caused the crash.

Tigers' Spring Training Tickets Go On Sale Sunday

The Detroit Tigers are scheduled to have their first spring training workout Monday. Tickets to spring training games can be bought online.

Inmate Forced To Sexually Touch Detention Deputy: Sheriff

A Polk County Jail inmate felt afraid to report inappropriate behavior of a deputy. When she did, detectives investigated her accusations.

8th-Grader Brought Gun To School 3 Days In A Row: Deputies

A Lake Marion Middle School student is accused of threatening to shoot up his school and shoot a teacher. The student faces many charges.

Man Threatens To Kill Girlfriend, Harm Dog, Shoots At Victim: Cop

A Lakeland suspect told his girlfriend he'd been dating for three days, he would blow up her house. Police arrested him and his parents.

Police Seek Lakeland Man's Accused Killer

The Lakeland Police Department has begun an investigation about a fatal shooting that occurred inside a house early Wednesday morning.

Auburndale Hit-And-Run Crash Kills 1: Police

Auburndale police are searching for a driver who hit a bicyclist and then drove away early Tuesday morning on Havendale Boulevard.

Man In Porta-Potty Crushed To Death By Bulldozer In Florida

Aaron Henderson​ of Winter Haven died Friday when he was crushed in a Porta-Potty by a bulldozer at Polk County North Central Landfil​l.

Man Posed As Police Officer To Steal From Retailers: PCSO

William Ira Tillman III, 52, is accused of impersonating a law enforcement officer and grand theft, according to Polk County deputies.

Lakeland PD Honors Top Officers, Detectives At Awards Ceremony

Lakeland Police Chief Ruben Garcia recently honored officers who went above and beyond their normal duties last year.

Lakeland Police Sergeant Retires After Nearly 40 Years Of Service

Sgt. Jack Callahan recently retired after almost four decades of service to Polk County.