Omar Gonzalez
Multimedia Journalist
June 11, 2026
News, Polk County
Man Found Dead Inside Submerged Vehicle in Lakeland Retention Pond
LAKELAND, FL – Lakeland Police have identified the driver found deceased inside a submerged vehicle in a retention pond at…
June 10, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Detention Deputy Killed in I-4 Crash Near Haines City
HAINES CITY, FL — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash that…
June 02, 2026
News, Polk County
16-Year-Old From Haines City Charged With Attempted Murder After Clearwater Beach Shooting
CLEARWATER, FL— A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Haines City on Monday and is accused of shooting another teenager during…
May 30, 2026
News, Polk County
70-Year-Old Woman Believed Identified After Skeleton Remains Found in Lakeland
LAKELAND, FL – Polk County Sheriff’s Office investigators believe they may have identified the circumstances surrounding a death investigation that…
May 29, 2026
News, Polk County
Children Playing in Pasture Find Human Bones Near Fish Hatchery Road
LAKELAND, FL – Yesterday evening, our news team were at the scene where detectives were investigating the discovery of bones…
May 14, 2026
News, Polk County
Lake Hollingsworth Water Sampling Begins Following Reports of Dead Fish
LAKELAND, FL — The City of Lakeland announced Wednesday that water sampling has begun at Lake Hollingsworth following reports of…
May 11, 2026
News, Polk County
Lifeguard Rescues Child From Pool at River Ranch, Airlifted to Hospital
RIVER RANCH, FL — A child was airlifted to a hospital Saturday afternoon following a near drowning incident at River…
May 10, 2026
News, Polk County
Tire Blowout Causes Vehicle to Overturn on Polk Parkway
AUBURNDALE, FL – A rollover crash on the westbound Polk Parkway near the Braddock Road exit sent a 20-year-old college…
May 08, 2026
News, Polk County
Ron DeSantis Signs Data Center Bill Following Debate Over Fort Meade AI Project
LAKELAND, FL – Ron DeSantis signed legislation Thursday in Lakeland aimed at increasing oversight and protections related to hyperscale data…
May 06, 2026
News, Polk County
Driver Unable To Be Identified Following Fatal Fiery Crash On ABC Road, Pending Autopsy
FT. MEADE, FL – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted…