Winter Haven police arrest man accused of masturbating in front of child at Walmart

Police in Winter Haven said Elias Alan-Arturo Flor, 19, turned himself in at the police department after he was seen on video at Walmart conducting a lewd act in front of a 12 yr-old child.​​​​​​​

Minivan becomes submerged in hole in Florida retirement community

A minivan became submerged in a water-filled hole that opened up along a road in The Villages. A couple was pulled from the vehicle by a passer-by.

124 arrested by Polk County detectives during ‘Operation Santa’s Naughty List’

More than 100 people are facing charges after the latest undercover operation targeting human trafficking in Polk County. Investigators are colorfully calling it, “Operation Santa’s Naughty List.”

Gary Sinise helps families of fallen military heroes find comfort and joy at Walt Disney World

The Gary Sinise Foundation hosted the 14th annual Snowball Express event, a five-day, all expenses paid retreat for more than 1,700 family members of our fallen military heroes.

Florida woman wins $1 million from scratch-off ticket she bought at Publix

According to the Florida Lottery, Ursula Honderick bought the winning $1,000,000 GOLD RUSH CLASSIC scratch-off ticket on Monday from the Publix at 950 Blanding Boulevard in Orange Park. 

Daughter launching community search to help find missing veteran with PTSD

The daughter of a missing veteran with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is asking the community to help her find her father, Robert Ford. 

Sheriff escorts man to jail after 'extremely emaciated' dog found: 'This is how we treat you'

A Florida sheriff personally escorted a man into jail for failing to provide enough food for his “extremely emaciated” dog, warning neglectful pet owners that “if this is how you treat your dog … this is how we treat you.”

Police: Dad with history of fatal accidental shooting charged in 2nd accidental shooting of daughter, 9

The Titusville Police Department says Dustin Adkins brought four children into a wooded area off State Road 407 in Titusville with four firearms, including two pistols and two riffles. One of the weapons discharged and injured a 9-year-old girl.