Police Arrest Mother After 14-Year-Old Dies Of Meth Overdose

A Bartow mother has been arrested for failing to get medical help for her 14-year-old daughter after she overdosed on methamphetamine.

Polk Sheriff's Deputy Resigns Following Sexual Battery Accusation

A Polk County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested after a deputy sheriff trainee claimed the deputy molested him.

Motorcyclist In Critical Condition Following Hit-And-Run

A 43-year-old Lakeland man is in critical condition following a hit-and-run accident on U.S. 98 at 2:44 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5.

Investigation Continues Into Shooting By Lakeland Commissioner

The State Attorney's Office will determine if charges will be filed against a Lakeland city commissioner who shot and killed a man.

Haines City Man Dies When Car Overturns On Interstate 4

A Haines City man was killed Thursday, Oct. 4, in a single-car accident on Interstate 4 east of County Road 557.

Facebook Threats To Congress Lands Winter Haven Man In Jail

A Winter Haven man is behind bars after the Polk County Sheriff's Office said he published a Facebook post threatening to kill Congressmen.

Tournament hopes to help strikeout childhood leukemia

Samson Corbeil, the son of Polk State College's head baseball coach Al Corbeil, continues his fight against cancer

Police Say Lakeland City Commissioner Shot Man At Surplus Store

Lakeland Police are investigating a shooting by a city commissioner at the Vets Army-Navy Surplus at 819 N. Florida Ave.

Auburndale Man Charged With 1st-Degree Murder In Wife's Death

Jodi Maya: "He's going to kill me."

4 Killed In Head-On Crash On Memorial Boulevard

Four people were killed in a head-on crash on Memorial Boulevard near Holly Road.

Winter Haven Man Shot, Killed While Sleeping In Bed

​The Winter Haven Police Department is investigating the death of a 21-year-old man who was shot while in bed over the weekend.

Haines City Man Accused Of Raping Mentally Challenged Woman

Sheriff's deputies have arrested a 63-year-old man for reportedly sexually battering and impregnating a mentally challenged woman.

Polk County Brothers Accused Of Shooting Into Occupied Vehicles

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has arrested two brothers who they say were driving around in a stolen truck shooting at occupied vehicles

Need A Job? Here Are The Newest Postings On The Job Board

Check out the latest job postings on the Patch Job Board.

2 Men Survive Plane Crashing Into Lake Hanock Near Bartow

Two men were rescued following a small plane crash in Lake Hancock near the Bartow Municipal Airport Friday, Sept. 28.

Publix To Create 700 Jobs By Expanding Lakeland Corporate Office

Publix will expand its headquarters in Lakeland and add 700 additional jobs by the end of 2027.

Davenport Man Charged With Rape, Impersonating Police Officer

The Haines City Police Department has arrested a 37-year-old man accused of impersonating a Davenport Police officer and raping a woman.

October Exhibitions & Events at the Polk Museum of Art

Following is a list of exhibitions and events at the Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College in October.

SWAT Team Arrests Bartow Man After 7-Hour Standoff: Police

Bartow Police called in the Polk County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team when a Bartow man barricaded himself in his apartment.

Polk Deputy Shoots Woman Accused Of Threatening Ex-Boyfriend

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting on Tuesday night, Sept. 25.

“Chagall: Stories into Dreams” Opens at Polk Museum of Art

A unique show of Marc Chagall’s work runs Sept. 29-Jan. 6 at the Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College. Admission is free

Polk Sheriff: Woman Put Chihuahua In Bag, Placed It In Dumpster

The Polk County Sheriff's Office says a Winter Haven woman sealed her pet Chihuahau in a trash bag and then left it to die in a Dumpster.

ALDI Debuts Design Of Remodeled Winter Haven Store Sept. 27

ALDI welcomes shoppers back to its renovated Winter Haven store when it reopens on Thursday, Sept. 27.

Need A Job? Here Are The Newest Postings On The Job Board

New Jobs Listed in Tampa Bay - check out the Patch Job Board

Debunking Your Diet: Coffee

Findings show that it’s really OK to enjoy

Lakeland Emergency Nurse Drives Into Pond With 8-Year-Old In SUV

An emergency room nurse at Lakeland Regional Health was arrested for driving under the influence and negligent child abuse.

Polk Museum of Art Opens SAAM's Romaine Brooks Exhibition

The Polk Museum of Art presents “The Art of Romaine Brooks,” an exhibition on loan from the Smithsonian American Art Museum. It opens 9/28.

The Transit Tax Turmoil in Hillsborough County

By Developers, for developers

Polk Sheriff's Detectives Charge 9 For Smuggling K2 Into Jail

Nine people have been charged with smuggling the synthetic cannabinoid K-2 into the Pasco County South County Jail near Frostproof.

Watson Clinic Helps Residents Get Jump On Flu Season

Watson Clinic​ is currently offering flu vaccinations through its primary care physician offices, as well as a series of flu clinics.

Mount Dora Man Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Polk Parkway

A wrong-way driver was involved in a deadly traffic crash on the Polk Parkway early Saturday morning, Sept. 8.

Winter Haven Native, Retired Major General To Speak At 9/11 Event

The event will take place Tuesday, Sept. 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Central Park Downtown Winter Haven, 41 5th St. N.W., Winter Haven.

Illegal Immigrant Arrested For Sexually Battering 8-Year-Old Girl

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an illegal immigrant from Mexico for sexual battery on an 8-year-old Haines City girl.

Polk Sheriff Seeks Information In Mulberry Home Invasion

Polk County Sheriff's deputies are seeking information about an armed home invasion robbery Aug. 22, on 7th Place N.W. in Mulberry.

Gerard breaks another water skiing world record

Teen competed in both the boy's and men's divisions

Former Football Player Awarded $125,000 For Coach's Nipple Twist

A former Kathleen High School football player is $125,000 richer after convincing a jury that he still suffers pain from a nipple twist.

2-Year-Old Lakeland Boy Was 'Fussy,' Autopsy Showed Why

A Lakeland man has been charged with first-degree murder after reportedly slamming a 2-year-old's head against a concrete floor.

Polk Museum of Art Receives Grant for Scholarships

The $2,500 Bank of America grant provides scholarships for eight 14-18 year-olds to take a free six-week art class & receive art supplies.

Deaths Of Lakeland's Signature Swans Is Ruffling Feathers

The graceful bevy of swans that has served as the city of Lakeland’s mascot for generations may be dying out.

Man Arrested After Shooting Into Auburndale Family's SUV

A Slidell, Louisiana has been charged with attempted murder after reportedly shooting into an SUV carrying an Auburndale family.