1 Dead, 2 Shot By Neighbor While Reportedly Looking For Dog

The Polk Sheriff is determining why a 48-year-old Fort Meade man opened fire on three neighbors, killing one and injuring the other two.

Kissimmee Man Accused Of Stealing From Hurricane Victims

Contractors who take advantage of hurricane victims are going to have to answer to the state of Florida.

Polk Woman Charged With Practicing Medicine Without License

An employee of a Winter Haven weight loss clinic has been charged with six counts of practicing medicine without a license.

Polk Sheriff Arrests Winter Haven Homicide Suspect

Detectives have arrested 36-year-old James Steven "Spooky" Williams, accused of shooting two men.

Lakeland Police Investigate Shooting Death Of 38-Year-Old Man

Lakeland Police are investigating the homicide of a 38-year-old resident.

Coffee with Artist: Beth Ford Planned at PMA

The Polk Museum of Art hosts Coffee with Artist: Beth Ford on Saturday, June 9 at 10:30 a.m. The event is free.

4 Injured In Crash On South Florida Avenue; Traffic Impacted

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is on the scene of a two-vehicle crash at Christina Boulevard West and South Florida Avenue in Lakeland.

Teacher, Disney Worker, Lego Builder Arrested In Child Porn Sting

Among the men arrested was a project manager at Walt Disney World, a retired school teacher and a parent helper for a Boy Scout troop.

Suspect Dead, Deputy Injured In Dundee Shooting

A Polk County deputy shot a 21-year-old man who was struggling with another deputy.

2-Year-Old Injured By SWAT Team's Flash Bang Grenade During Raid

A 2-year-old boy was injured when a Lakeland Police Department SWAT team raided a known drug house.

Tractor-Trailer Truck Overturns In Crash On U.S. 27

An accident on U.S. 27 in Polk County involving a tractor-trailer truck and a Nissan Sentra resulted in massive damage.

Exhibition Focuses on Mystery of Possible Masterwork Discovery

A painting unearthed in a Florida Southern College campus storage closet may be a version of Alexander von Wagner's "The Chariot Race."

Love Lakeland? Share Your Stories, Reach Your Neighbors

Become a Patch Mayor: The best way to share stories and celebrate the unique place you call home.

25-Year-Old Man Threatens To Jump From SR 570 Overpass

State troopers temporarily closed Interstate 4 at State Road 570 Sunday morning after a man threatened to jump off the overpass.

Knife-Wielding Man In Wheelchair Injures 2 Winter Haven Police

Two Winter Haven officers were injured after encountering a man in a wheelchair wielding a 9-inch knife.

Polk County Prepares To Observe Memorial Day

Memorial Day observances will be held throughout Polk County,

Phone Threats Result In School Dance Cancellation

A 13 year-old Denison Middle School student has been arrested for calling in a school shooting threat May 18.

Construction Begins June 4 To Make Intersection Safer For Cycling

On June 4, the city will begin a construction project designed to the death of cyclists at the intersection.

Polk Museum of Art’s Summer Hours Begin June 3

Summer hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Patriot Coffee Hits Florida Publix Store Shelves

Patriot Coffee Roasters sees its whole bean craft coffee hit shelves in 350 Publix stores in June when it joins the Publix Local program.

Policing In Florida Requires Unique Skill: Gator Wrangling

The Winter Haven Police Department may have just won the award for best gator-wrangling cops.

Winter Haven Apartment Fire Leaves 4 Families Homeless

An apartment fire in Winter Haven Monday, May 21, has left four families homeless.

Some Districts To Increase Security In Wake Of Texas Shooting

Some Tampa Bay law enforcement agencies are vowing to increase security at schools.

New Deputy Superintendent Chosen for Polk County Public Schools

Auburndale High School Principal John Hill has been named Polk County Public Schools’ new deputy superintendent.

Gibbons Street Elementary Could Become New Preschool Center

​Polk County Public Schools is exploring the possibility of transforming Gibbons Street Elementary into a new preschool center.

Here's What's Happening at the Polk Museum of Art in June

A run-down of exhibitions and events taking place at the Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College in June.

Man Killed, Truck Flips In Crash At US 98/Rockridge Road

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a collision between a semi-truck and a Nissan Altima that left one person dead.

Winter Haven Students DARE To Fight Drugs

DARE is a 10-week program taught to all fifth-grade students who attend school within the Winter Haven city limits.

PMA Announces Winners at MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake

Here's the list of artists who won awards at the Polk Museum of Art's 47th annual MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake May 12-13.

Polk Man Hides Legless Fugitive Girlfriend In Plastic Tote

A Winter Haven man has been arrested for trying to hide his legless fugitive girlfriend in a plastic storage container.

2 Tennessee Men Arrested For Guns, Drugs Following Routine Stop

Two Tennessee men have been arrested on drugs and weapon charges after they were pulled over for failing to observe the “move over” law.

Free Comic Book Day 2018: How To Get Yours In Polk County

Here’s how you can score free comics Saturday.

5 Polk Restaurants Temporarily Closed For Code Violations

In April, 132 Polk County restaurants passed the state’s health and safety requirements on the first inspection.

Plant City Man Killed On I-4 In Hit-And-Run Accident

Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a fatal hit and run traffic crash that occurred sometime over the last 24 hours.

5 Things To Do In Polk County This Weekend

The weekend is nearly here. Wondering what to do with your free time? Here are some suggestions.

13 Florida Employers Make Forbes List

Forbes released its annual rankings of the best employers in America for 2018. See what Florida employers made the list.

Get Up Close And Personal With Hurricane Hunters

As part of a week-long tour along the Gulf Coast, The NOAA Hurricane Hunters will make a stop at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport.

Walmart To Remodel 43 Stores Including Haines City Location

Over the next year, Walmart plans to spend about $200 million to open and remodel 43 stores in Florida and introduce in-store changes.

Fate Of Lakeland's Confederate Monument To Be Decided May 7

The fate of the Confederate statue in Munn Park could be decided by the Lakeland City Commission on May 7.

New Security Measures In Place Monday At Lakeland City Hall

Starting Monday, April 30, it's going to be a bit more difficult to get into Lakeland City Hall.