2019 Tax Day: Which Post Offices Are Open Late In Lakeland?

Tax day is April 15. The last day to file your tax returns without incurring a penalty.

Suspected Florida Triple Murderer Surrenders To Police

Suspected triple murderer Ernst Cherizard surrendered to police on Sunday after allegedly apologizing to his children on Facebook.

Suspected Florida Killer Apologized To His Kids on Facebook: Cops

A suspected Florida triple murderer apologized to his kids on Facebook, according to police.

Winter Haven Police Try To Unravel 37-Year-Old Mystery

Winter Haven detectives are attempting to unravel a 37-year-old mystery.

Dog Attacks On Lakeland Postal Workers Are Stagnant

Dog attacks on postal workers fell nationwide in 2018. Here’s what happened in Lakeland.

4th Rabies Case Confirmed In Polk County

A dead bat discovered in a Lakeland garage has tested positive for rabies.

Polk County Firefighter Arrested On Child Porn Charges

A Polk County firefighter was taken into custody Monday on child pornography charges.

Missing 71-Year-Old Man Found In Georgia

Aaron Lavon Lowe had been last seen on Friday morning.

2 Winter Haven Men Accused Of Trying To Pawn Bag Of Stolen Gold

Two Winter Haven men were taken into custody after alert pawn shop workers told police the pair was attempting to pawn a bag full of gold.

Florida Inmate Awaiting Trial On Child Sex Charges Dies In Polk

A 63-year-old Polk County inmate who had been awaiting trial on child sex charges, died Tuesday.

Lakeland Sun 'N Fun Air Show: Nose Gear Collapses On Plane

The nose gear of a twin-engine aircraft collapsed upon landing at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport on Tuesday.

NTSB Issues Initial Report On Crash That Killed Lakeland Pilot

Investigators looking into the crash of a small plane that killed a Lakeland flight instructor were able to restart the engine that failed.

Florida Man Arrives In Stolen Jeep To Look For Cellphone: Cops

A Florida man allegedly drove a stolen jeep back to the scene of his crime recently to ask if anybody found his missing cellphone.

Lakeland Woman Charged In Orange Grove Murder

A 28-year-old Lakeland woman has been arrested in the murder of a 21-year-old man whose body was left in an Alturas orange grove.

Elderly Man And Woman Killed When Trailer Erupts In Flames

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating the deaths of an elderly man and woman killed when their rented mobile home caught fire.

Man Accused Of 'Horrific Acts" In Winter Haven, Lakeland

A Tennessee man has been accused of "horrific acts toward children"in connection with incidents that occurred in Winter Haven and Lakeland.

21-Year-Old Lakeland Man Found Murdered In Orange Grove

A 21-year-old Lakeland man was murdered and his body dumped in an Alturas orange grove .

44-Year-Old Woman Killed In Polk Crash

A New Jersey woman was killed when the driver of the Dodge Durango she was riding in lost control and overturned.

70-Year-Old Exposed Himself At Lake Fanny: Cops

A 70-year-old Winter Haven man has been accused of exposing himself at Lake Fanny.

GoFundme Started For Young Sisters Killed In Scooter Crash

A GoFundme has been set up for the family of two young sisters who were killed Sunday when their scooter was struck by a pickup truck.

Lakeland Man Accused Of 5th DUI

A Lakeland man was charged with his fifth DUI over the weekend after he allegedly crashed his pickup truck into a fence.

2 Young Sisters Killed In Polk County Scooter Crash

Two young sisters were killed Sunday when their scooter was struck by a pickup truck in Polk County.

Car Plunges Into Lake; Florida Family Saved

Good Samaritans sprang into action Saturday when a Florida family drove their 2002 Nissan Maxima into a lake and began sinking.

Lakeland's Confederate Statue Comes Down

WATCH: Lakeland's Confederate statue is taken down in Munn Park after more than a century there.

Kindergarten Registration Set To Begin In Polk County

School bells will soon be ringing for the littlest Polk County residents as kindergarten registration begins.

Lakeland Man Arrested In Undercover Sex Sting

A 60-year-old Lakeland man was arrested in an undercover sex sting at Saddle Creek Park and Gator Creek Preserve, according to police.

Chalk Up Another Save For Taco Bell Hot Sauce

Chalk up another save for Taco Bell hot sauce. But, unlike the first time in snowy Oregon, this one took place in sunny Florida.

Days Before Birthday, Child Struck At Walmart Parking Lot

A 4-year-old girl died after being struck in a Polk County Walmart parking lot days days away from celebrating her birthday.

Polk Sheriff Issues Scam Alert To Central Florida Businesses

The Polk County sheriff is warning central Florida businesses about the return of an email scam in which employees are being targeted.

Precautionary Boil Water Issued In Polk County

A precautionary boil water notice was issued Wednesday by Polk County Utilities.

Misplaced Screw Or Nail Blamed For Lakeland Apartment Fire

A misplaced screw or nail has been blamed for the stubborn fire that raged for more than three hours at the Arbor Glen Apartments.

3 Killed In Fiery Polk County Crash

Three people were killed Tuesday night in a fiery Polk County crash in which there were no survivors, according to the sheriff's office.

Father Shot And Killed In Lakeland After Dropping Off Child

A 21-year-old father was shot and killed Monday after dropping off his three-year-old son with the child's mother.

Polk Fire Captain Quits As Probe Gets Underway In Fatal Fire

A Polk County fire captain has submitted his resignation weeks after county officials announced an outside investigation into a fatal fire.

24 Apartments Forced To Evacuate In Lakeland Fire

A stubborn fire raged for more than three hours at the Arbor Glen Apartments Monday, prompting the evacuation of a number of residents,

Sunday Real Estate: Pablo Escobar's Miami Property And More

Sunday Real Estate brings you a bit of narco history along with great homes in Bradenton, Sarasota and Lakeland.

Lakeland Drama Teacher Accused Of Leaving Scene Of Crash

A drama teacher at Kathleen Senior High School in Polk County has been accused of leaving the scene of a crash in which a woman was injured.

Lakeland Traffic Fatality Leads To Highway Closure

A traffic fatality in Lakeland shut down a portion of Highway 92 Wednesday night.

28-Year-Old Man Surrenders Following Convenience Store Shooting

A 28-year-old man surrendered to Polk County Sheriff's deputies in connection with a deadly confrontation outside a convenience store.

Chicken Feed Spills Onto Polk Highway

If you happened to be traveling along State Road 33 and thought you saw snow piled up on the side of the road, you're not going crazy.