‘We're not going to have it’: Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd on recent gun violence involving kids
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says law enforcement is not going to accept children committing criminal acts in the community.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says law enforcement is not going to accept children committing criminal acts in the community.
‘It angers me’: Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd talks security after Nashville school shooting
Authorities in Nashville, Tennessee say three students and three adults were killed Monday after another mass shooting in the country.
Authorities in Nashville, Tennessee say three students and three adults were killed Monday after another mass shooting in the country.
Lakeland self-proclaimed rapper arrested for murder made music video about deadly shooting: sheriff
A 19-year-old, who Polk County deputies say claims to be a rapper, was arrested for shooting a gang member in the back – and apparently even wrote a song about it, the sheriff said.
A 19-year-old, who Polk County deputies say claims to be a rapper, was arrested for shooting a gang member in the back – and apparently even wrote a song about it, the sheriff said.
What does it take to be a member of the SWAT team?
The show Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test gives a glimpse into what it takes to be a part of the elite groups of our military. Not everyone is built for it.
The show Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test gives a glimpse into what it takes to be a part of the elite groups of our military. Not everyone is built for it.
More than 200 arrested in Polk County human trafficking bust
More than 20 women believed to have been trafficked into the U.S. and forced into sex work were rescued during a week-long operation in Polk County. More than 200 people were arrested during operation, as well.
More than 20 women believed to have been trafficked into the U.S. and forced into sex work were rescued during a week-long operation in Polk County. More than 200 people were arrested during operation, as well.
New task force takes aim at gangs after major uptick in drive-by shootings in Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is joining forces with a dozen law enforcement agencies to crack down on gangs.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is joining forces with a dozen law enforcement agencies to crack down on gangs.
Abandoned newborn baby girl found outside Polk County mobile home park, deputies say
A newborn baby is recovering in the hospital after deputies say she was abandoned in the woods outside a Polk County mobile home park early Saturday morning.
A newborn baby is recovering in the hospital after deputies say she was abandoned in the woods outside a Polk County mobile home park early Saturday morning.
Accused drug dealers may face murder charges following fentanyl overdose death
Two men from Polk County were arrested following the drug overdose death of a Volusia County man. Detectives said the duo sold the victim fentanyl.
Two men from Polk County were arrested following the drug overdose death of a Volusia County man. Detectives said the duo sold the victim fentanyl.
Polk County deputies searching for individuals tossing trash at illegal dumpsite: ‘It’s nasty’
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into what appears to be a massive illegal dump site.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into what appears to be a massive illegal dump site.
‘Call your bondsman’: Polk Sheriff warns I-4 drivers to stop speeding as crackdown continues on highway
For the last year, Polk County deputies have been cracking down on speeders on I-4. The sheriff's office's traffic data shows that among the speeders they clocked, nearly 300 were spotted doing triple digit speeds.
For the last year, Polk County deputies have been cracking down on speeders on I-4. The sheriff's office's traffic data shows that among the speeders they clocked, nearly 300 were spotted doing triple digit speeds.
Newest Polk Sheriff Grady Judd bobblehead sells out within hours of its release
The folks in Polk County really love their sheriff. So much so, that within hours of the newest Grady Judd bobblehead going up for sale, all of the sheriff's office substations throughout the county sold out of their entire inventory.
The folks in Polk County really love their sheriff. So much so, that within hours of the newest Grady Judd bobblehead going up for sale, all of the sheriff's office substations throughout the county sold out of their entire inventory.
Former Polk County firefighter arrested after falsifying timecard to make extra money, deputies say
A Polk County firefighter resigned his position after being arrested for grand theft and fraud.
A Polk County firefighter resigned his position after being arrested for grand theft and fraud.
Accused arsonist armed with AR-15, handgun shot by deputies on I-4 following chase
Traffic came to a standstill on I-4 Sunday morning after an armed arson suspect was shot by deputies on I-4 near Dinosaur World.
Traffic came to a standstill on I-4 Sunday morning after an armed arson suspect was shot by deputies on I-4 near Dinosaur World.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd wants more armed people at schools in case of a shooting
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is advocating that every school have more than one armed person on campus in case an active shooter shows up.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is advocating that every school have more than one armed person on campus in case an active shooter shows up.
St. Pete K9 helps capture 2 men accused of breaking into home on Hurricane Ian-damaged Sanibel Island
Two men who were supposed to be helping with Hurricane Ian relief efforts on Sanibel Island ended up in handcuffs after police say a K9 with the St. Petersburg Police Department caught them trying to break into a home.
Two men who were supposed to be helping with Hurricane Ian relief efforts on Sanibel Island ended up in handcuffs after police say a K9 with the St. Petersburg Police Department caught them trying to break into a home.
Woman charged with second-degree murder in death of Polk County deputy
A woman is facing second-degree murder charges in the death of Polk County deputy Blane Lane.
A woman is facing second-degree murder charges in the death of Polk County deputy Blane Lane.
Man calls 911, confesses to killing Polk County family member, sheriff says
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a domestic-related homicide in southeast Winter Haven.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a domestic-related homicide in southeast Winter Haven.
Has Florida man finally met his match? Meet the equally eccentric Florida sheriffs going after these guys
The Sunshine State has become internationally notorious for the oddball miscreants who populate its police blotters and local news reports — known collectively as Florida Man. But an equally eccentric cast of hard-boiled sheriffs make a career of going after these guys.
The Sunshine State has become internationally notorious for the oddball miscreants who populate its police blotters and local news reports — known collectively as Florida Man. But an equally eccentric cast of hard-boiled sheriffs make a career of going after these guys.
Bartow man drowns after boat capsizes in Mulberry pond, Polk deputies say
A Bartow man drowned Wednesday after a small boat capsized in a Mulberry pond. The man he was with attempted to save him but was unsuccessful.
A Bartow man drowned Wednesday after a small boat capsized in a Mulberry pond. The man he was with attempted to save him but was unsuccessful.
'They are going to go to prison': DeSantis signs bill cracking down on dangerous drug dealers
The new law increases sentences for drug dealers caught selling fentanyl or methamphetamine. It gives prosecutors the ability to charge dealers with first-degree murder if methamphetamine leads to an overdose death. As a capital crime, dealers could face life in prison or even the death penalty.
The new law increases sentences for drug dealers caught selling fentanyl or methamphetamine. It gives prosecutors the ability to charge dealers with first-degree murder if methamphetamine leads to an overdose death. As a capital crime, dealers could face life in prison or even the death penalty.