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Uncover the shocking story of a Polk County teacher caught in a massive undercover operation. Over 200 individuals face charges in this multi-agency bust focused on human trafficking. Discover the unsettling details in this revealing video.

Witness the aftermath of a tragic train crash in Plant City that claimed the lives of six family members. This is the second fatal collision at this private rail crossing, raising serious questions about safety measures.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Sixteen cars and a tractor-trailer were involved in a crash Thursday evening in Polk County, according to the Lake Wales Police Department. The crash happened at about 6:30 p.m. in the area of Highway 27 and Chalet Suzanne Road in Lake Wales when the driver of a Chrysler 200 cut […]

Three Lakeland teens were arrested in connection to a series of Polk County drive-by shootings "motivated by revenge," according to authorities.

"Crime Stoppers will give you money, cold cash just for giving us a lead on who this nefarious guy is," Judd said.

A person was found dead on a Lakeland road early Thursday.

Witness the shocking moment when a Florida man violently attacks an ex-partner at work, and floors a brave individual attempting to intervene. This disturbing incident, leading to the assailant's arrest, underscores the grim reality of domestic violence. Viewer discretion is advised.

The grandmother involved in a Hillsborough County missing child's case was arrested in connection to her granddaughter's disappearance, according to the sheriff's office.

PLANT CITY, Fla. — More than 100 people gathered Thursday evening to remember the family killed in a Plant City when the SUV they were driving in was hit by a trainon Sept. 23. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said five members of the Hernandez family, along with two...

Winn Dixie will be closing all pharmacies by the end of 2023 following the announcement of the acquisition by Aldi. Pharmacy services will be divided between CVS Pharmacies and Walgreens. Getting prescriptions filled at the local Winn Dixie pharmacy will no longer be an option for Plant City residents because...

The Florida Department of Transportation has confirmed plans to move up the construction dates of two major highway projects in Polk County. The agency revealed starting dates for two local projects Wednesday at a news conference in the ChampionsGate community, at the border of Polk and Osceola counties: late 2024 for the reconstruction...

Days before some people across the Tampa Bay area evacuated from Hurricane Idalia, the state announced several gas stations were affected by fuel contamination.

A Lakeland woman was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to a charge connected to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

If one considers that Florida gained almost 320,000 residents in 2022, it makes sense that many of Florida's real estate markets would see huge gains in value. That said, one might imagine that the biggest would be in the state's most popular relocation destinations. For much of 2022, those destinations were in large Florida cities such as Miami and Tampa.

TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that occurred on...

The Polk County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday at the Polk County Government Center. The first item on the agenda was the Monthly review of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office for August. The August statistics included 2,647 total calls, with 789 calls being for emergencies. It also had 160 traffic stops, 11 reckless driving incidents, 17 issued warrants, and two missing persons cases.

LAKELAND, Fla. - A Polk County mother of young children is pleading for change after catching numerous people speeding and illegally parking in a school zone. Kasandra Balbuena has several children who attend Medulla Elementary and what she sees day in and day out scares her. She said drivers speeding...

The Lakeland Christmas Parade is a time-honored tradition that's been enjoyed by the community for generations, but this year, the parade will follow a new path.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around lakeland..

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — As the water temperatures begin to cool down, the bigger sea trout start migrating into the Tampa Bay area. You don’t have to try hard to catch these fish, or go too far. Local charter captain Ryan Harrington with No Banana’s Sportfishing says to focus on areas with healthy sea grass, […]