SunTrust Bank Shootings: Chilling 9-1-1 Call, Victims Remembered

When police swarmed the SunTrust Bank in Sebring, they held out hope that some of the victims would be alive. Hope soon abandoned them.

Florida Bank Shooting: 4 SunTrust Victims Named

Four of 5 women killed in a SunTrust bank shooting have been named; the suspect is booked on 5 counts of premeditated first-degree murder.

81-Year-Old Woman Gets Scare Of Lifetime When Train Hits Car

An 81-year Winter Haven woman got the scare of a lifetime Tuesday when the back of her car was struck by an Amtrak ​train.

Polk County Road Work This Week

The Florida Department of Transportation is performing road work in Polk County that may affect your travel for the week of Jan. 20.

Lakeland Weather: Friday Sunny After Cold Start

Forecasters are calling for a high near 62 and breezy on Friday.

Winter Haven Man Accused Of Sex Crimes Against Child

A 42-year-old Winter Haven man was charged with 3 counts of sexual battery of a victim under 12 and related offenses, according to police.

Lakeland Weather: Tuesday Mostly Sunny And Warmer

Forecasters are calling for a high near 73 but expect windy conditions at times on Tuesday.

Family Of 7 Displaced By Fire In Winter Haven

Fire swept through the home of a family of seven late Wednesday in Winter Haven.

Diesel Spill Disrupts Traffic In Winter Haven

A diesel spill from a truck shut down the northbound lanes of Highway 17 just over the bridge approaching Cypress Gardens Boulevard.

Man Accused Of Repeated Sex Crimes Blames Florida Girl

A 41-year-old father has been accused of sexually abusing a Florida girl from the time she was 7 until the time she was 12, police said.

Sara Roberts McCarley Wins Lakeland Special Election

Sara Roberts McCarley sailed to an easy victory in Tuesday's special election to fill the unexpired commission seat of Mike Dunn.

February Exhibitions & Events at the Polk Museum of Art

Sun+Light opens Feb. 2 at the Polk Museum of Art, and numerous other exhibitions and events are scheduled throughout the month.

Lakeland Voters Head To Polls For Special Election

Some voters will have a new polling location for the special election so check before you leave home, according to city officials.

Lakeland Weather: Friday Sunny

National Weather Service forecasters are calling for a high near 74 with a slight breeze on Friday.

Florida Good News: Trooper's Return, Miami Fitness Model, K-9

A Florida trooper, Miami fitness model and beloved K-9 are among the good news stories we found in the Sunshine State.

Lakeland Weather: Monday Mostly Sunny

National Weather Service forecasters are calling for a high near 68 with a slight breeze on Monday.

University Cop Accused Of Coercing Family Member Into Sex

A university cop was arrested Thursday on charges that he coerced a female family member into having sex with him.

Lakeland Teen Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver

A Lakeland teenager suffered a broken leg and wrist early Tuesday when she was struck by a hit-and-run driver on her way to school.

PMA Offers 3-Month French Cultural Immersion Series

This series coincides with the Polk Museum of Art's “Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist” exhibition on view through March 24.

Lakeland Weather: Friday Sunny After Frigid Start

Forecasters are calling for a high near 68 with breezy conditions on Friday.

Lakeland Police Chief Announces Retirement

After 34 years with the police department, including the last four as chief, Lakeland Police Chief Larry Giddens announced his retiremement.

Accused Florida Killer Told Deputies He Had To Get Rid Of Devil

A 60-year-old Lake Wales man told police he had to get rid of the devil after he allegedly shot and killed his former girlfriend.

Lakeland Weather: Mostly Sunny Tuesday

Forecasters are calling for a high near 76 on Tuesday.

Rabies Case Confirmed In Lakeland

A raccoon that bit a Chihuahua​ in Lakeland has tested positive for rabies, according to Polk County animal control officials.

Florida Law Enforcement Officer Charged With DUI

A Florida law enforcement officer was charged with driving under the influence after he crashed his state-owned SUV into a tree.

27-Year-Old Man Suffers Critical Injury In Lakeland

A 27-year-old man was in critical condition with a brain injury after being struck by a car early Thursday morning in Lakeland​.

Lakeland Food Manufacturing Company Triples Growth/Employees

Lakeland Food Manufacturing Company, Compass Blending, Triples Growth/Employees In Less Than 1 Year.

PMA’s Penfield Library Opens to the Public

The Penfield library is an excellent research resource for all members of the community, as well as high school and college students.

Boca Man Killed When ATV Flips Over

A 22-year-old Boca Raton man was killed on New Year's Day when his ATV flipped over in an unincorporated area of Polk County.

Train Kills Pedestrian In Lakeland

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train early Wednesday morning in Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Lakeland Weather: Friday Partly Sunny

Forecasters are calling for a high near 80 with chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. on Friday.

Lakeland Area Roadwork Planned By FDOT This Week

The Florida Department of Transportation is warning about upcoming road work in Southwest Florida that may affect your commute.

Winter Haven Evacuation Blamed On Cleaning Products

Cleaning products are being blamed for Saturday's evacuation of a business in downtown Winter Haven.

Lakeland Weekend Weather: Partly Sunny Sunday

Forecasters are calling for a high near 82 with a light wind on Sunday.

Lakeland Religious Leaders Appeal For Calm Following Teen's Death

Local religious leaders asked the public to remain calm and not rush to judgment following the police shooting of a teenager in Lakeland.

Lakeland Police Release Video Of 'Chaotic Scene' Before Shooting

Lakeland police released video of the "large chaotic scene" outside Salem's Gyros & More moments before police opened fire on a stolen car.

Missing 86-Year-Old Man Located

Gerald Blair had been last seen in the 300 block of Putter Circle North at about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Florida Man Kills Wife Of 28 Years In Murder Suicide

A Polk County man apparently shot and killed his wife of 28 years before turning the gun on himself days before Christmas.

Lakeland Weather: Mostly Cloudy Friday And Windy

Forecasters are calling for a high near 83 on Friday with possible showers.

64-Year-Old Victim Identified In Lakeland Plane Crash

The victim of Saturday's plane crash in Lakeland was identified as a 64-year-old student pilot.