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Discover the shocking details of a massive human trafficking sting in Polk County that resulted in hundreds of arrests. Uncover the truth behind this criminal network and the efforts of law enforcement to dismantle it. A must-watch for those interested in justice and crime prevention.

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 […]

Update: 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 in front of a tractor-trailer, police said.

A 26-year-old Florida man has been arrested after allegedly shooting an individual six times after being asked to "drink and chill."

LAKELAND, Fla. – A drive-by shooting in west Lakeland early Wednesday morning culminated with the...

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.

LAKE WALES, Fla. – Two Lakes Wales teens have been arrested in what police call...

"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.

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around winter haven.

When students returned to school last month, one of many changes was a new statewide ban on cellphone use during instructional time in public school classrooms — unless teachers make a special exception. The Florida Legislature passed the measure in May. Local teachers are applauding the move. “As a...

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...

In this article, we're exploring three exceptional seafood restaurants in Bartow. Have you had the chance to dine at any of these establishments? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

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.

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...

A Lake Hollingsworth renovation and another Davenport short-term-rental property topped the list of Polk County's five most expensive home sales in August as the value of the U.S. housing market surges. In a reversal of last year, a report from Zillow said that the U.S. housing market is not just on the rebound...

Emergency repairs started at the intersection of ChampionsGate Boulevard West and Longboat Drive, Bartow, Florida on September 26, 2023. The repairs target a damaged sanitary sewer force main. This damage has affected the road leading to the Enclaves at Festival section of ChampionsGate.

WINTER HAVEN — Winter Haven officials adopted a $260.3 million budget for fiscal year 2024, which begins Oct. 1. It represents an increase of about $44.7 million, or roughly 20%. The adopted 2024 budget keeps the city's millage rate at $6.59 per $1,000 of assessed property value, nearly 10%...

The Bartow, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) is set to hold their Agenda Review and Work Session on September 29, 2023. The meeting will be at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Conference Room in the County Administration Building.

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.