Haines City officer shoots boy, 17, who reached for gun after pursuit in stolen vehicle, officials say
A 17-year-old boy who allegedly reached for a gun in a stolen vehicle Friday night is in critical condition after being shot by a Haines City police officer, according to the city’s police chief and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
DNA testing helps solve 1972 ‘John Doe’ cold case in Polk County, sheriff’s office says
Fifty-two years ago, a person fishing in Polk County found a man dead. Through DNA testing and decades of investigative work, detectives now say the man’s identity has finally been uncovered, as well as that of the men responsible for his murder.
4 Central Florida cities ranked most challenging for allergies. Find where your city ranked
Pollen is in the air (and on your car). If your allergies are already making you miserable, you’re not alone. A new report by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America says allergy seasons are getting longer and more intense as trees and flowers bloom earlier.