Neither the stepdaughter of a Polk County firefighter nor the stepdaughter of a Winter Haven police officer was wearing a seat belt when the teenagers were involved in a fatal wreck Sunday morning, Polk County deputies said today. ...more

February 9, 2009

The stepdaughter of a Winter Haven police officer died Sunday morning and the daughter of a Polk County firefighter was seriously injured when their vehicle hit a power pole and rolled over in Winter Haven. ...more

February 9, 2009

The stepdaughter of a Winter Haven police officer died Sunday morning and the daughter of a Polk County firefighter was seriously injured when their vehicle hit a power pole and rolled over in Winter Haven. ...more

February 8, 2009

LAKELAND -- The Polk County Sheriff's Office reports all lanes are open following this morning's tractor-trailer crash on U.S. Highway 98 near Winter Lake Road. ...more

January 8, 2009

The Polk County Sheriff's Office says it is searching for the thieves who broke into five stores in one week, often using stolen Dodge Ram trucks to smash through doors and windows. Detectives released surveillance photographs of the suspects Tuesday. ...more

November 18, 2008

Tuesday CARROLLWOOD BUSINESS NETWORKING ASSOCIATION: Weekly at 7 a.m., Mimi's Cafe, 11702 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. Call (813) 960-0203. ...more

May 19, 2008

LAKELAND - Police are continuing to search computer equipment seized from the home of 18-year-old Shawn Newberry, but they have yet to find evidence of any plot in motion, Lakeland Police Department Sgt. Terri Smith said Thursday. ...more

October 18, 2007