Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:20:38 GMT
Three Bartow High School students are accused of breaking into the city middle and high school. Police said they began investigating a series of school burglaries on Monday. Investigators said the
Three Bartow High School students are accused of breaking into the city middle and high school. Police said they began investigating a series of school burglaries on Monday.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:19 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:19:20 GMT
Polk County Volunteer of the Year Corey "Ralph" Cowart will soon enjoy another special honor. The Tampa Bay Rays have invited the 30-year-old to throw out the first pitch at an upcoming home game.
Polk County Volunteer of the Year Corey "Ralph" Cowart will soon enjoy another special honor. The Tampa Bay Rays have invited the 30-year-old to throw out the first pitch at an upcoming home game.
Saturday, June 15 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-06-15 16:26:24 GMT
On Saturday, Sheriff Grady Judd and members of the Polk County Sheriff's Office along with the Bubba the Love Sponge crew gathered at the WingHouse of Lakeland, 4515 South Florida Avenue in Lakeland.
On Saturday, Sheriff Grady Judd and members of the Polk County Sheriff's Office along with the Bubba the Love Sponge crew gathered at the WingHouse of Lakeland, 4515 South Florida Avenue in Lakeland.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:32 PM EDT2013-06-12 23:32:22 GMT
At a Wednesday meeting in Lakeland, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), approved a proposal to make tarpon and bonefish catch-and-release-only fisheries and moved forward with
At a Wednesday meeting in Lakeland, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), approved a proposal to make tarpon and bonefish catch-and-release-only fisheries and moved forward with
Wednesday, June 12 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-06-12 21:11:02 GMT
Over the weekend an apparent sinkhole opened behind this Plant City home. Lindsey Manus was at home with her parents when her father came inside. Manus said, "my dad said there is a hole in the backyard
Over the weekend an apparent sinkhole opened behind this Plant City home. Lindsey Manus was at home with her parents when her father came inside. Manus said, "my dad said there is a hole in the backyard.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 5:10 PM EDT2013-06-11 21:10:14 GMT
Polk County has a brand new superintendent who took the oath of office today. Kathryn LeRoy was sworn in during her very first school board meeting in Bartow this afternoon.
Polk County has a brand new superintendent who took the oath of office today. Kathryn LeRoy was sworn in during her very first school board meeting in Bartow this afternoon.
Monday, June 10 2013 5:24 PM EDT2013-06-10 21:24:55 GMT
When Mark Rubinstein found a mysterious pendant while hunting pythons in the Everglades, he made it his mission to reunite the partially melted, antique gold medallion to its rightful heirs.
When Mark Rubinstein found a mysterious pendant while hunting pythons in the Everglades, he made it his mission to reunite the partially melted, antique gold medallion to its rightful heirs.
Monday, June 10 2013 3:25 PM EDT2013-06-10 19:25:22 GMT
The response time to emergencies for firefighters working in the southwest part of Lakeland just got a whole lot better.
The response time to emergencies for firefighters working in the southwest part of Lakeland just got a whole lot better. A new fire engine and temporary fire station are helping slash those times.
Sunday, June 9 2013 4:03 PM EDT2013-06-09 20:03:35 GMT
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office reports that on June 9, at 8:30 am, the staff at Sharick's Deck retirement home at 4506 Bruton Road in Plant City dispensed Sharon Olson her medication.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office reports that on June 9, at 8:30 am, the staff at Sharick's Deck retirement home at 4506 Bruton Road in Plant City dispensed Sharon Olson her medication.
Sunday, June 9 2013 9:18 AM EDT2013-06-09 13:18:08 GMT
Polk County Sheriff's Traffic deputies are investigating a single-vehicle traffic crash that occurred Saturday which resulted in the death of the sole occupant of the vehicle.
Polk County Sheriff's Traffic deputies are investigating a single-vehicle traffic crash that occurred Saturday which resulted in the death of the sole occupant of the vehicle.
Friday, June 7 2013 10:02 AM EDT2013-06-07 14:02:25 GMT
A Polk County sheriff's detention deputy and a Highlands County mother have been charged after the woman's child was left in a hot car and died. Authorities say Adriana Alicia Espinosa was
A Polk County sheriff's detention deputy and a Highlands County mother have been charged after the woman's child was left in a hot car and died. Authorities say Adriana Alicia Espinosa was
Monday, June 3 2013 7:53 PM EDT2013-06-03 23:53:30 GMT
Sunnie Finkle, age 39, faces a felony charge of aggravated assault for a domestic violence incident with her former boyfriend and business partner G. T. Wilson, age 38, that Finkle swears never happened.
Sunnie Finkle, age 39, faces a felony charge of aggravated assault for a domestic violence incident with her former boyfriend and business partner G. T. Wilson, age 38, that Finkle swears never happened.
Friday, May 31 2013 2:04 PM EDT2013-05-31 18:04:49 GMT
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be celebrating a saltwater license-free fishing day June 1 and a freshwater license-free fishing day June 8 by partaking in several events
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be celebrating a saltwater license-free fishing day June 1 and a freshwater license-free fishing day June 8 by partaking in several events
Friday, May 31 2013 10:11 AM EDT2013-05-31 14:11:51 GMT
Hurricane season starts at midnight. Are you ready for it? There are several events planned around the Bay Area this weekend to help you and your family prepare for the worst.
Hurricane season starts at midnight. Are you ready for it? There are several events planned around the Bay Area this weekend to help you and your family prepare for the worst.
Thursday, May 30 2013 4:31 PM EDT2013-05-30 20:31:34 GMT
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd released a statement Thursday encouraging citizens to protect themselves to avoid becoming a victim of charity solicitation scams.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd released a statement Thursday encouraging citizens to protect themselves to avoid becoming a victim of charity solicitation scams.
Wednesday, May 29 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-05-29 22:06:44 GMT
Bridging the digital divide for senior citizens can sometimes be a daunting task. But a local group makes sure seniors who need computer help have a resource available.
Bridging the digital divide for senior citizens can sometimes be a daunting task. But a local group makes sure seniors who need computer help have a resource available.
Monday, May 27 2013 2:31 PM EDT2013-05-27 18:31:26 GMT
The Army awarded Bill McCraney the Distinguished Service Cross.
Bill McCraney was barely 18 years old in 1950. Too young to vote, too young to buy a beer, too young for a driver's license in his native Louisiana. But he was old enough to enlist in the army.
Bill McCraney was barely 18 years old in 1950. Too young to vote, too young to buy a beer, too young for a driver's license in his native Louisiana. But he was old enough to enlist in the army.
Monday, May 27 2013 9:56 AM EDT2013-05-27 13:56:44 GMT
A teenager from Hardee County died in a one-vehicle crash late Sunday night on State Road 60 near Mulberry, Polk County Sheriff's traffic deputies told us.
A teenager from Hardee County died in a one-vehicle crash late Sunday night on State Road 60 near Mulberry, Polk County Sheriff's traffic deputies told us.
Sunday, May 26 2013 8:37 PM EDT2013-05-27 00:37:13 GMT
On May 7, 2004, Ronnie Payne and his wife, Aileen lost their son, Cpl. Ron Payne, Jr. in Afghanistan. He was a U.S. Marine. Now they honor others who lost a son or daughter to war.
On May 7, 2004, Ronnie Payne and his wife, Aileen lost their son, Cpl. Ron Payne, Jr. in Afghanistan. He was a U.S. Marine. Now they honor others who lost a son or daughter to war.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:46 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:46:56 GMT
Allyssa Marie Atkinson
Winter Haven Police are asking for the public's help in locating 16-year-old Allyssa Marie Atkinson after she went missing on Monday. Police officials say on Monday at approximately 11:44 a.m., Allyssa
Winter Haven Police are asking for the public's help in locating 16-year-old Allyssa Marie Atkinson after she went missing on Monday. Police officials say on Monday at approximately 11:44 a.m., Allyssa
