Grady Judd: Former realtor association CEO accused of stealing more than $81K
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Jennifer Garula-Mers, the former East Polk County Association of Realtors CEO, has been arrested…
Florida man walking ‘buck naked’ in 36-degree weather claims he was doing a TikTok challenge: Grady Judd
LAKELAND, Fla. – A Florida man claiming to be taking part in a TikTok challenge was arrested after…
Half-brother of 14-year-old Lakeland murder victim arrested in his 2018 cold case killing
LAKELAND, Fla. – The half-brother of a 14-year-old murder victim has been arrested in the teen’s 2018 shooting…
Brooksy at 100: A spunky sailor’s long voyage from War to Wisdom
TAMPA, Fla. – Donald Brooks—known to friends and family as Brooksy—joined the Navy at the young age of…
Florida man admits to stabbing victim with make-shift weapon he slept with: LWPD
LAKE WALES, Fla. – A Lake Wales man has been charged with premeditated murder after police say he…
Sisters accused of stealing nearly $2.5K in goods from Target: PCSO
DAVENPORT, Fla. – A pair of sisters were arrested Tuesday after Polk County deputies say they were caught…
Sara Roberts McCarley will become Lakeland’s next mayor
Previous coverage: Lakeland mayoral election Four candidates are vying to be the next mayor of Lakeland, and they…
Victim escapes being held captive during armed robbery: Grady Judd
LAKE WALES, Fla. – The victim of an armed robbery is recovering from several injuries after being held…
Winter Haven police officer injured in crash
article Courtesy: Winter Haven Public Safety WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A Winter Haven police officer was injured early…
Hope House executive director, friend arrested for sexual cyber harassment in Polk County: deputies
LAKELAND, Fla. – Two Lakeland women, including the executive director of Hope House in Bartow, were arrested for…
Developer of proposed Emilie Springs project addresses homeowner concerns
BARTOW, Fla. – The city of Bartow will be reviewing a proposed large-scale community that has received some…
Central Polk Parkway extension to improve safety, better access to I-4
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – With Polk County growing at such a rapid pace, the state is focused on…