Lake Region High School Student Dies During Soccer Game

Ninth grade student Jordan Bonny, 15, was rushed to a Lakeland hospital Tuesday.

Amtrak Train Hits Trailer Of Truck At Crossing Near Auburndale

After an eight-hour delay, the train was back on the tracks about 10:30 p.m. and headed to its next stop.​

Jacob sees success in wrestling and life

Jacob sees success in wrestling and life

Polk Deputies Arrest Man Accused Of Attempted Murder: Update

Polk County sheriff’s deputies arrested the 18-year-old man who reportedly shot a 62-year-old Winter Haven woman.

Lakeland Police Arrest 2 Men For Making, Exploding Homemade Bomb

The arrests stem from Nov. 28 when the two men reportedly made what’s known as “The Works” bombs.

Haines City Teacher Arrested For Sending Nude Photos To Teen

The Haines City High School teacher is accused of having sexually explicit conversations with a 15-year-old teen in Texas.

January Exhibitions & Events at Polk Museum of Art

Here's a rundown of what's happening in January at the Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College.

Highland Homes Introduces New Homes in Haines City

Monticelli at Tower Lake features Haines City homes priced from the $210s

Manatee Wrestling Club's 2017 Tournament: Saturday, December 16

Bradenton Youth Wrestling Tournney

Polk Museum of Art Opens Registration for Spring Art Classes

Choose from photography, watercolor, sculpture and more. Polk Museum of Art members enjoy great discounts.

Riley Selected As New Lakeland Fire Chief

The appointment follows the retirement of Gary W. Ballard, who served as fire chief since 2010.

Rail Collision Spills Frozen Food At Lakeland Crossing

Railroad officials say there were no injuries to the train crew or the truck driver.

Imagine wrestlers compete at December 9, 2017 Sebring Duals

Imagine wrestlers compete at December 9, 2017 Sebring Duals

Auburndale High School wrestlers make strong showing

Auburndale High School wrestlers at Sebring

Polk Detectives Arrest Man For Attempted Armed Robbery

The robber removed a small chrome handgun from his pocket and demanded the taxi driver give him everything he had.

Manatee High School wins December 9, 2017 Sebring Duals

Manatee High School wins Sebring Duals

Mother Accused Of Smothering Baby Between Legs

The baby was wrapped in a blanket between her mother’s legs and was not breathing.

Polk Museum of Art Helps Form East Lake Morton Neighborhood Watch

The first East Lake Morton area Neighborhood Watch meeting is Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Polk Museum of Art.

Davenport Mayor Arrested For Illegal Handicapped Parking

Mayor Bradley has never been issued a handicapped placard.

Haines City Man Accused Of Kidnapping, Raping 16-Year-Old

The accused allegedly held a knife to the teen's throat, attached a dog leash to her neck and put her in his truck.

Lakeland City Commission Votes To Relocate Confederate Statue

The Confederate monument has stood in the center of Munn Park since 1910.

Winter Haven High School wins Mulberry Wrestling Tournament

Mulberry Wrestling Tournament is a success

Nurse Charged With Writing Fake Prescriptions For Oxycodone

The sheriff’s office began investigating after a doctor told deputies pages had been stolen from his prescription pad.

Florida Woman Arrested For DUI On A Horse Fighting For Custody

A Polk City woman was in court Tuesday fighting to regain custody of her horse “Bo Duke.”

Roads Near Polk County Train Derailment Reopen

CSX had estimated roads would reopen Tuesday.

Polk Deputies Search For Black Vehicle In Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash

Detectives are looking for a black vehicle that would have damage to the passenger side, front head lamp assembly, and front quarter. panel.

Lakeland Firefighters Offer Safety Tips for Thanksgiving Cooking

Cooking fires are the leading cause of fires in Lakeland and the nation, firefighters said.

Teen Stole DCF Employee's Car Before I-4 Police Pursuit: Deputies

Lakeland police arrested a driver and four passengers in the stolen vehicle after a pursuit on Interstate 4.

5 Suspects Caught In Stolen Vehicle After I-4 Pursuit

Lakeland police arrested a driver and four passengers in a stolen vehicle after a pursuit on Interstate 4.

Lakeland Candy Shop Owner Opens Cafe in Winter Haven

Got Candy & More Owner Lea Williams has opened the Pink Table Cafe in downtown Winter Haven.

Shop at the Polk Museum of Art for Museum Store Sunday

Museum Store Sunday is Nov. 26. PMA offers sales, specials and giveaways.

Santa’s Elves Open Their Shelves to Young Shoppers

Elves Shelves provides a shopping opportunity for youth to buy low-cost gifts for friends and loved ones for the holidays.

8-Year-Old Florida Boy Kills 11-Foot Alligator: Report

"Whenever they're big, I'm just like I want to get this gator," Grayson Chantley reportedly said.

School Bus Staff Arrested For Allegedly Shaking, Hitting Child

Detectives believe Brenda Nelson struck a student with special needs on the school bus.

Lakeland Fire Department Starts Season Of Giving

The Lakeland Fire Department is beginning its annual toy drive for area children.

2017 Lakeland Veterans Day Parade To Honor World War I

The Lakeland Veterans Day Parade will mark the 100th anniversary of the United States entering World War I.

Florida Woman Gets DUI Riding A Horse: Deputies

The woman was also charged with animal neglect for failing to provide proper protection for the horse.

Lakeland Police Shoot, Kill Man Armed With Gun

Six Lakeland police officers shot and killed a man late Thursday after police say he moved toward officers with a gun.

Sheriff Warns Of ‘Porch Pirates'; Polk Woman Arrested For Theft

The woman was arrested Thursday for the theft of five Amazon packages in the Davenport Estates and Legacy Park subdivisions in Davenport.

Former Prom Queen, Now County Inmate, Dies At Lakeland Hospital

The 29-year-old woman had been transferred from the Central County Jail infirmary in Bartow on Monday.