Auburndale church member with wife and kids arrested for child porn possession: PCSO
An active member of the First Baptist Church of Auburndale has been arrested on 76 counts of possessing child porn, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Golf cart driver crossing US-92 dies after being stuck by car: PCSO
A golf cart driver is dead after the Polk County Sheriff's Office says he drove across US-92 at the Schalamar Creek Drive intersection in Lakeland before he was struck by a Buick sedan on Tuesday evening.
Man kills wife, shoots stepdaughter before shooting himself after argument over football game: Grady Judd
An argument over Monday Night Football ended with a horrific rampage in Polk County that left two people dead and one critically injured, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Historic Wonder House offering holiday tours during the season in Polk County
One of Florida's strangest and most beloved historic homes is in Polk County – and open for the holidays.
The story of the Christmas orange and how Florida keeps the tradition alive
Central Florida’s citrus harvests are ripening just in time for the holidays, and Dun-D Citrus Growers — a Polk County cooperative — says it packs more than a million pieces of fruit a day during the season.
Convicted felon arrested for domestic battery in Winter Haven: police
A convicted felon is back in jail after a violent encounter with a woman early on Sunday morning, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.
Man arrested after shooting during 'puffing party' at Polk City home: PCSO
A man is facing several charges after he shot a person during an altercation at a Polk City home early Tuesday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Search underway for suspect in Winter Haven shooting that left 1 injured
Investigators in Winter Haven are searching for a suspect believed to be involved in a shooting that happened over the weekend.
Florida man beat, stabbed retired nurse to death with wine bottle & knife after being kicked out: PCSO
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said a 19-year-old man stabbed a 67-year-old retired nurse to death because he had been kicked out of the house and wanted to stay near his girlfriend.
Armed road rage incident lands Lakeland optician behind bars
A Lakeland optician is accused of pulling a gun on another vehicle that had a 3-year-old child inside during a road rage incident on Sunday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Winter Haven firetruck hit by SUV, firefighters pull injured driver to safety: WHPD
A Winter Haven firetruck was struck by a Mercedes-Benz SUV at the intersection of Overlook Drive and Dundee Road on Saturday night, according to police.
Rollover crash on State Road 60 leaves man dead, woman and child flown to hospital
A man was killed, and his girlfriend and their 2-year-old child were airlifted to the hospital after a vehicle crashed and overturned near Lake Wales Friday afternoon, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
Polk County Fire Rescue rallies around paramedic injured in ambulance crash
Polk County Fire Rescue is rallying around one of their own after he was injured during an ambulance crash on Monday. They're staying by the side of John Parris, 32, 24/7 while he's in the hospital.
Florida Southern College's historic 'President's Residence' to be relocated to preserve and honor its legacy
The President's Residence which was built back in 1938 near the end of the Great Depression has been in need of major repairs for years.
Polk County deputies bust 3 accused of giving kids counterfeit money to spend at Lakeland businesses
A string of purchases made with counterfeit money in Polk County have been linked to three adults accused of giving children fake cash to buy items at Lakeland businesses.
Lake Alfred store known for Amish foods, holiday LED sculptures unlikely to return in 2027
Heavenly Honey Amish Warehouse is best known for spreading holiday cheer and selling delicious Amish foods, but next year may be its last.
Crash involving ambulance hospitalizes several people: PCSO
A Polk County Fire Rescue ambulance was involved in a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday morning that injured several people near the intersection of US 27 and Lucerne Park Road.
Polk County caregiver arrested for violently shaking baby: PCSO
The day before Thanksgiving, the Polk County Sheriff's Office received an urgent 911 call about an unresponsive child at an Eagle Lake home.
Hit-and-run driver killed while bolting from Polk County crash: PCSO
An accused hit-and-run driver died Sunday night while leaving the scene of the crash, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Pennsylvania teens visiting Polk County for football championship arrested for felony retail theft: PCSO
Eight teenagers from Pennsylvania are accused of conspiring to steal more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from Dick’s Sporting Goods in Posner Plaza in Davenport.