Two Lakeland teens, including one who used the CPR he learned at Kathleen Middle School, rescued another teen from the bottom of a pool and revived him. For that, they were honored for heroism Monday by the Lakeland Fire Department. More
Local police agencies have adopted an idea for preventing child hot-car deaths conceived by Scott Headley, a Lakeland grandfather and insurance company owner. It involves a colorful bracelet a driver wears as a reminder that there’s a child in the back seat. They’ll be available at next week’s First Friday in downtown Lakeland | ALSO: PCSO Facebook post
9:15 P.M. UPDATE: Jarrod Naberhaus, 24, of Bartow, died shortly after 11:30 a.m. today when his motorcycle crashed into an SUV that turned into his path on South Florida Avenue at Alamo Drive, according to Lakeland police. More
Does your driver license or other Florida-issued ID have a gold star in the upper right hand corner? If not, you have one year to update your ID to comply with federal air safety regulations, according to the office of Polk Tax Collector Joe Tedder. More
The Lakeland Police Department has fired Officer William Long after he was charged with a third-degree felony count of making a false report of child abuse, abandon, or neglect.
A 31-year-old motorcycle rider died Saturday night after popping a wheelie on U.S. 98 North, losing control and crashing into a Ford Escape making a U-turn, according to Lakeland police. More
A Lakeland woman and a Winter Haven man died around 4:15 a.m. Sunday when their cars collided head-on on U.S. 98 near State Road 471 in northern Polk County, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. More
A Lakeland teen died and four others were injured Saturday night when the pickup truck they were in left I-4 near the I-75 underpass and flipped over. Stephanie Carroll died at Tampa General Hospital from her injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Driver Ruben Ramirez, 17, suffered serious injuries, and passengers Tristen Green, 19; Kira Barclay, 17 and Raemond Ramirez, 16 sustained minor injuries, FHP said.
So far this year, threats involving firearms have landed more than 160 Polk County residents before a judge who issues risk protection orders to confiscate weapons, at least temporarily. More
Update: Tuesday, 7:07 a.m.: With Hurricane Dorian’s track shifting away from the area, Polk County has downsized its emergency operations and is no longer planning to open shelters. Public schools are still closed Tuesday and Wednesday because of weather concerns, and other institutions will be closed in the early part of this week. Polk County is under tropical storm watch since winds are expected to reach into the eastern part of the county. Here’s our updated list:
