Former Hardee deputy faces animal cruelty charge after video shows him hitting, dragging dog
A former Hardee County Sherriff’s Office deputy has been charged with a first-degree misdemeanor charge of animal cruelty.
Driver suspected in deadly Polk County hit-and-run arrested as family mourns loss of 9-year-old boy
The driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that resulted in the death of a nine-year-old on Friday night has been arrested, according to authorities.
Florida Lyft driver killed: Waucuhla man indicted for first-degree murder
A Wauchula man who had previously been indicted for a Hardee County murder has been formally charged in the shooting death of a Palm Beach Lyft driver.
Wauchula murder suspect taken into custody after fleeing to North Carolina, police say
A suspect involved in a murder investigation in Wauchula has been booked into Hardee County Jail after fleeing to North Carolina, according to authorities.
One driver killed in Hardee County crash
One man was killed in a car crash in Hardee County on Sunday morning.
Wauchula woman to receive in-patient treatment after 2 grandchildren die months apart in her care
A woman facing an aggravated manslaughter charge in her granddaughter's death was in court Thursday. She's accused of leaving the seven-month-old baby in her car last November.
Wauchula woman arrested in granddaughter’s death after 2021 death of grandson
She was a teacher, principal and a grandmother, but for Tracey Nix, tragedy struck not once, but twice. Both of her grandchildren died while under her care.
Walk through Easter in Wauchula offers immersive ancient Jerusalem experience
This is more than a traditional Passion Play. Power and Light Productions is putting on a full Walk Through Easter event inside the Cattleman's Arena in Wauchula.
Mental evaluation ordered for Hardee County man tied to Lyft driver death
A judge has ordered a mental evaluation at the request of the attorney for a man who was arrested in North Carolina while driving the car of a dead Lyft driver from South Florida and who is also charged with murder in a separate case in Hardee County.
Hardee County man who drove car of dead Lyft driver indicted in separate murder case, police say
A Hardee County who police say was driving the car of a dead South Florida Lyft driver was charged with murder and other counts Tuesday in a separate case.
HCSO: 1 dead, 1 child injured in Hardee County house fire
A fatal house fire is under investigation in Bowling Green.
Florida murder suspect arrested in missing Lyft driver's car after North Carolina police chase
The search is on for a Gary Levin, 74, after a man who was wanted in connection with a murder was arrested in his car. Levin's family has been unable to reach him for a week.
Florida issuing relief funds for residents in hard-hit counties to help pay insurance deductibles
Millions of dollars will be allocated from the state to housing partners in six counties, including DeSoto, Hardee, and Sarasota, to help residents pay their home insurance deductibles.
Volunteer organization helps Polk, Hardee residents whose homes were damaged during Hurricane Ian
A national volunteer organization is coming to the rescue for families in Fort Meade whose homes have been damaged by Hurricane Ian.
Man charged for killing witness planning on testifying against him in attempted murder trial, FDLE announces
Florida investigators said Marlon Burgess was arrested for killing a witness who was planning on testifying against him in an attempted murder trial. The 20-year-old victim had survived being shot by Burgess in 2019, and was getting ready to testify when he was found dead, FDLE said.
Wauchula great ape sanctuary hunkered down as Hurricane Ian barreled across Florida
When Hurricane Ian barreled through Florida a couple of weeks ago, it wasn't just people and their pets hunkering down for dear life. Sixty-nine great apes and nearly two dozen caretakers rode out the storm at their sanctuary in Wauchula.
FHP: 2 bodies found in Hardee County after SUV swept away in floodwaters
Authorities say two people were found dead in Hardee County after an SUV was swept away by floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
FHP trooper rescued from Hardee County floodwaters; patrol car pulled out by crane
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper had to be rescued from rising floodwater caused by Hurricane Ian, as the storm barreled through the state last week.
Rescue efforts underway in Wauchula after Hurricane Ian caused Peace River to overflow
Parts of Hardee County remained underwater Friday, as homeowners tried to salvage whatever they could.
Hardee County public schools closed until further notice
Schools in Hardee County are closed indefinitely in the wake of Hurricane Ian.