Lakeland FL

‘Exactly where we need to be’: Bartow home given to Iraq veteran by local...

An Army veteran who was awarded a Purple Heart and deployed eight times to the wars in Iraq received a newly constructed home last...

Polk County agencies mourn loss of retired K-9 Halas

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A retired K-9 who served with both Polk County Sheriff's Office and the Haines City Police Department died this week,...

Try This: Plan a perfect picnic with Publix GreenWise Market

City Editor Connor here. With weather this nice and the spring flowers blooming, there’s no better time of year for a picnic...

A Lakeland company is turning trash into fuel

LAKELAND,Fla. - A Lakeland company has decided to blaze a new trail by making a deal to turn its trash into fuel. Southern Wine...

Deputies Looking For Man In Lakeland Who Tried To Steal Child’s Dirt Bike, Settled...

LAKELAND, Fla. – Polk Sheriff’s detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify this suspect, who attempted to steal a kid’s dirt bike...

River Ranch fire 100% contained; officials estimate 200 buildings destroyed

The Florida Forest Service in Lakeland said a wildfire that started at River Ranch Park in Lake Wales on Tuesday is 100% contained....

Large wildfire closes River Ranch in Lakeland

The Florida Forest Service in Lakeland said a wildfire caused the closure of River Ranch park in Lakeland Tuesday afternoon. FFS Lakeland...

Report: Student was landing when 2 small planes collided

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - A student pilot was trying to land a small plane at a central Florida airport when it collided with another...

Double murder suspect solicited fellow inmates to kill prime witness: Sheriff

DOVER, Fla. (CBS12) - A murder plot hatched behind bars. Investigators in central Florida say a double murder suspect tried to get inmates to...

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says armed security a must in wake of latest...

TAMPA, Fla. - In response to the tragic school shooting in Nashville, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is advocating for armed security on private...