Toho Water Authority is raising its rates with more changes on the way.

Who doesn’t love a good scare?

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was injured in a crash on Interstate 4 with a stolen vehicle reported out of Polk County, according to officials.

A 24-year-old Lakeland man riding a motorcycle through Lakeland Highlands died after striking an SUV that had turned into his path, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The new LEGO store has grown by 2,000 square feet and now features more than 700 different LEGO sets and over 1,200 unique products for fans of all ages.

The space-themed coaster is the first indoor ride inside the main park since Legoland Florida opened in 2011.

Legoland Florida is designed to be a child’s first theme park, and its Brick-or-Treat event aims to be a child’s first Halloween experience.

Four Corners residents now have an easier way to determine which local government they fall under, thanks to a new online tool designed to help nearly 60,000 people living at the intersection of Polk, Orange, Lake and Osceola counties.

In a release, deputies said that the undercover investigation focused on human trafficking, child predators and illegal immigration.

A Winter Haven High School sophomore was arrested after making phone threats to two different schools, according to a news release.

A 52-year-old man drowned in Lake Clinch on Sunday afternoon, according to a news release from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Most of Central Florida sheriff’s offices say they will no longer enforce Florida’s ban on openly carrying guns after a state appeals court ruled the ban was unconstitutional.

During text and phone conversations, Lowe agreed to provide $80 for a 15-minute encounter, referred to as a “QV” or quick visit, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.

Last week, 13 more Central Florida restaurants were forced to close temporarily after a visit from a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.

A strange, deadly hit-and-run crash led to six undocumented immigrants being arrested this week, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Debt collection calls are reaching new highs across the U.S. in 2025, with a significant number of those calls flagged as abusive or threatening.

A study released last month by the University of Florida has revealed exactly what’s responsible for the vast majority of alligator attacks.

Work continues to ease traffic congestion in one of Central Florida’s busiest areas.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a news conference to discuss the arrests of almost 30 people in an undercover investigation of illegal gambling houses.

On a warm morning in Polk County, heavy equipment hummed through rows of citrus as a mobile carbonizer known as a “Tigercat” converted trees and grove debris into biochar — a porous, charcoal-like material that project leaders say could help hold water and nutrients in sandy Florida soils, reduce greenhouse emissions from burning, and even filter polluted water.

Florida has plenty of invasive species of animals. But there's one amphibian you may want to keep an eye out for.

It may not feel like fall, but the tastes and fun of fall are here!

A woman was struck by a car and killed in Polk County when she walked into its path, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A federal agent was attacked by an “illegal alien" on Tuesday morning, sparking an investigation into his whereabouts, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

A 24-year-old Lakeland woman was arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred four days earlier, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd will hold a news conference to discuss “Operation Capital City Crack Down,” according to a news release.

With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act being signed into law last month, Florida residents are slated to see big tax cuts on average.

In what could be the 12th execution this year in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of killing three members of his estranged wife’s family in 1990 in Polk County.

Troy Cortez Walker, who has been held in Polk County Jail since last year, was indicted for first-degree murder related to a drug distribution case.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has announced it’s taken a man into custody who investigators suspect fatally shot someone before jumping into a getaway car.

One person was injured Monday afternoon when a pickup truck became engulfed in flames in Winter Haven, according to police.

The U.S. Census Bureau has released its latest batch of data examining population growth in cities and towns across the U.S.

Last week, over a dozen more Central Florida restaurants were forced to close — at least temporarily — over concerns brought by health inspectors, according to the Florida DBPR.

Best Buy shoppers in select markets, including four in Central Florida, will soon have access to a new in-store experience that blends appliances with home furnishings, thanks to a first-of-its-kind partnership between Best Buy and IKEA.

A 62-year-old man from the United Kingdom is facing charges of attempted second-degree murder and battery after he allegedly tried to drown his daughter-in-law at a Davenport vacation rental home, a news release stated.

After more than two years on the run, an attempted murder suspect was taken into custody, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.

According to Auburndale police, a sedan and a motorcycle collided on an overpass, causing the motorcyclist to be ejected from the bike.

The latest data sheds light on costs that state officials claim are being passed on to taxpayers.

Since 1995, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library — now with partners in five Central Florida counties — has distributed more than 280 million books to more than 3 million children from birth to age 5.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd will join Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and other officials to discuss the arrests of eight people in a multimillion-dollar fraud case.

A Lakeland officer was arrested on Friday after investigators said he falsely reported a crime after his vehicle was damaged, according to the police department.

The coaster will immerse families in a LEGO galaxy filled with excitement and innovation.

Two out-of-state teens have been extradited to Polk County after the sheriff’s office said they swat called an area police department because they were mad at local online gamer..

From vibrant festivals to thrilling air shows and fun family activities, here's what's on tap.

Despite economic anxiety being on the rise, the nation isn’t poised for a recession. But that doesn't mean there aren't going to be other changes.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services removed more than 20,000 packages of illegal hemp products in Central Florida during the state’s ongoing operation to ensure new child-protection standards, officials told News 6.

Volusia and Flagler counties reported an almost 7% decrease in homeless people in the region. But one homeless expert in the region believes the numbers are actually much higher.

With 2024 all wrapped up, Florida officials have now released last year's statewide crash data. However, some might be surprised by which counties ranked among the deadliest.

A Polk County SWAT team shot and injured a man who fired his gun at his wife and a sheriff’s deputy Monday.

A traffic enforcement deputy with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office resigned after he was arrested for allegedly stealing cash during a traffic stop, officials said.

The ranking examines small towns across the nation, using FBI data to figure out which spots are the safest for potential movers.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced it is undertaking a large-scale, unprecedented $2.35 million restoration effort over the next two years to restore native plants in and around Lake Kissimmee.

U.S. News & World Report has released its latest ranking of the best places to live in the country, including a look at the Sunshine State.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is set to speak on Tuesday morning about a groundbreaking fentanyl trafficking investigation, according to the sheriff’s office.

A Florida man was taken into custody after he was found getting ready for a bath in a stranger’s home, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

According to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, Zambrano took $14,950 in down payments from a Deltona customer for a kitchen remodel but never initiated any work.

Last week, five more restaurants in Central Florida were forced to shut down after a visit from a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.

Polk County deputies trying to handcuff somebody in Frostproof shot and killed a different person who hit one of them on the head with a two-by-four, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.

Polk County emergency management officials kick off their hurricane preparedness expo Tuesday in the Davenport area to better equip their folks for what may lie ahead.

On Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed another six bills into law as the state’s latest Legislative session nears its end.

Publix is a popular supermarket chain for many in the southeast U.S., having its roots right here in Florida.

LEGOLAND Florida Resort has grown with the grand opening of SEA LIFE Florida, the resort's newest attraction that combines marine education with interactive experiences for all ages.

A deputy fired his weapon at a “documented gang member” after the suspect crashed his vehicle into multiple law enforcement vehicles, injuring one deputy before the man crashed into another vehicle, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Crews were dispatched around noon to Combee Road, where they arrived to an RV fully engulfed in flames and with an individual potentially trapped inside, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.

An investigative report on an alligator attack in March claimed that the attack was cut short when a man stuck his fingers into the alligator’s eyes.

A Purple Alert was issued in Florida on Wednesday after a 71-year-old Lakeland man went missing, according to the police department.

According to a news release, the investigation began when the Auburndale Police Department alerted the sheriff’s office about a dog in distress, reportedly starving and in poor condition.

A man armed with a weapon was shot by a Polk County deputy in Lakeland, according to the sheriff's office.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd will discuss the arrest of a Lakeland man accused of setting fire to a home while his roommates were inside.

Police say a man was arrested on murder charges in Kissimmee.

Police say a 43-year-old man shot and killed his adult stepson in Davenport after the stepson’s 9-year-old brother grabbed a gun following an argument over a video game.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed anti-swatting and school safety bills while visiting Winter Haven on Wednesday afternoon.

After a string of car burglaries dating back to last month, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office has announced the capture of two suspects.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference at Winter Haven Senior High.

A 20-year-old man arrested in Winter Haven is accused of lewd acts with a 15-year-old girl he picked up from a bus stop multiple times, police said.

A homicide investigation kicked off in Bartow after the “violent death” of an 81-year-old man living at a group home, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

There will be some traffic impacts in Polk County as helicopter work continues to install equipment along a new Duke Energy transmission line.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a news conference to discuss the arrests of 225 people in an undercover investigation named “Fool Around and Find Out.”

A 61-year-old man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday morning in Polk County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd will speak in Winter Haven to announce multiple arrests made in the wake of a crash investigation that quickly turned into a murder case involving two dead.

A new warning sign is posted after a Florida woman was attacked and killed by an alligator.

Last week, half a dozen eateries across Central Florida were forced to close following a visit from a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.

Two people are dead after a vehicle crashed into a home hear Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Four teenagers were arrested in Polk County following what the sheriff’s office described as the brutal beating of a 35-year-old Mulberry man who wound up in the ICU as a result.

SEA LIFE Florida has officially welcomed its first finned residents, marking a milestone ahead of the attraction’s opening day on June 6.

A fiery crash in Frostproof killed two people and left a road shut down for several hours, according to the sheriff’s office.

Beginning this summer, fans will have the opportunity to meet the newest little piggy in person at Peppa Pig Theme Park locations, including Florida.

A kayaker was attacked while on the water in Lake Kissimmee on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

A kayaker was attacked while on the water in Lake Kissimmee on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Two Lakeland men died after a crash last week on U.S. 98 in Lakeland, according to the police department.

Recently, construction crews wrapped up work adding extra lanes in both directions. And while that sounds like music to the ears of daily commuters, the big question is, has it actually made a difference?

Three Osceola High School students were injured after being shot in Davenport, according to a school district spokesperson.

For decades, we’ve added fluoride to water here in Florida — but the issue has recently gained much more traction.

Those who wander into this Central Florida neighborhood are likely to spot an incredibly strange sight.

Find out how Polk County residents can stay informed before, during and after a hurricane.

Drivers along one section of Interstate 4 are seeing shorter travel times with the opening of new congestion relief lanes.

This month, FinanceBuzz has released its list of the best Florida cities for retirees living on a budget of $2,000 or less each month.

A Polk County deputy fatally shot a man who was allegedly advancing on him with a knife, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.

Lakeland police investigate a shooting that left one man dead and another wounded.