Florida grandmother sentenced to prison for baby's hot car death
A judge sentenced Tracey Nix to five years in prison after an emotional hearing on Thursday, nearly two-and-a-half years after her infant granddaughter died in a hot car in Hardee County.
Florida women accused of sextorting Hardee County grandmother in jail for baby’s hot car death: Documents
A Florida grandmother who is in jail after her granddaughter died under her watch in a hot car months after her grandson died in her care is accusing two women of extorting her in jail.
Florida deputies bust 'elaborate' marijuana grow house, utility theft operation: HCSO
The Hardee County Sheriff's Office says it has busted a marijuana grow house containing nearly $200,000 worth of plants, along with a “sophisticated" setup that involved stealing utilities.
Tracey Nix found not guilty of aggravated manslaughter, guilty of leaving child in car unattended
Tracey Nix was found not guilty Wednesday of aggravated manslaughter and guilty of leaving a child in a car unattended.
Testimony begins in trial of Florida grandmother charged in baby's hot car death
Testimony is underway Tuesday in the trial of a Hardee County woman charged in the death of her 7-month-old granddaughter who was left in a hot car more than two years ago.
Jury seated for Florida woman standing trial for infant granddaughter's 2022 hot car death
Jury selection began Monday morning in the trial of a Hardee County woman charged in the death of her 7-month-old granddaughter who was left in a hot car more than two years ago.
Hardee County corrections officer arrested for DUI told deputies it’s going to cost him his job: PCSO
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says the recent behavior of a Hardee County corrections officer was reckless and unacceptable after he showed nearly maximum signs of impairment in all field sobriety tests.
Hurricane Milton: Hardee County updates & information
As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Hardee County need to know.
Hurricane Helene: Hardee County updates & information
No evacuation orders have been issued.
Hardee High School bookkeeper accused of stealing more than $300,000, manipulating records: FDLE
A Wauchula man was arrested on Monday for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a local school, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Suspect armed with knives killed in officer-involved shooting in Wauchula: HCSO
A suspect armed with two knives was shot and killed by deputies responding to a mobile home in Wauchula to serve a warrant on Wednesday night, authorities said.
Wrong-way driver causes deadly crash in Hardee County: FHP
A 31-year-old Wauchula woman died after a crash early on Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
1,700-acre brush fire in Hardee County 85% contained
A 1,700-acre brush fire in Hardee County is now 85% contained.
DeSantis signs bill banning lab-grown meat in Florida
Governor DeSantis signed a bill outlawing the sale and manufacturing of lab-grown meat at a press conference in Hardee County on Wednesday.
Wauchula woman charged with attempted first-degree murder after date with man she met online ends in gunfire
When an Arcadia man decided to meet a Wauchula woman in real life after the pair connected online, he probably didn't expect to be dodging bullets by the end of their date.
Florida fugitive accused of firing at Hardee County deputies captured
A man accused of shooting at Hardee County deputies and taking off on Tuesday has been captured.
2 arrested after Hardee County K-9 helps sniff out drugs during traffic stop
A traffic stop in Hardee County led to the arrests of two people and the seizure of a ‘substantial’ amount of illegal drugs and cash.
Florida driver found with cocaine, meth, marijuana during traffic stop
A traffic stop turned into a drug bust last Thursday when Hardee County deputies say they discovered drugs inside a vehicle they pulled over during a traffic stop.