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Florida man with ‘sordid history’ accused of trying to set roommates on fire: ‘Pure evil in the flesh’

Florida man with ‘sordid history’ accused of trying to set roommates on fire: ‘Pure evil in the flesh’

A man, who Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says has an extensive criminal history, has been charged with five counts of first-degree attempted murder and arson. 

May 23, 2025 5:19pm EDT
Man attacked outside Amazon Air facility, co-worker arrested

Man attacked outside Amazon Air facility, co-worker arrested

The Lakeland Police Department is investigating an attack outside an Amazon Air associated facility.

May 23, 2025 2:33pm EDT
Haines City police captain among 10 indicted in Veterans Affairs fraud scheme

Haines City police captain among 10 indicted in Veterans Affairs fraud scheme

A captain with the Haines City Police Department was arrested on Thursday as part of a Veterans Affairs fraud scheme, according to officials. 

May 22, 2025 5:24pm EDT
Davenport man kills adult stepson after a child grabbed gun while being punished for playing Fortnite: Police

Davenport man kills adult stepson after a child grabbed gun while being punished for playing Fortnite: Police

An argument over a video game turned deadly in Davenport on Wednesday night. 

May 22, 2025 4:18pm EDT
1 killed, 1 injured in Lakeland convenience store shooting: Police

1 killed, 1 injured in Lakeland convenience store shooting: Police

A shooting at a Lakeland convenience store left a father of four dead and wounded an 18-year-old female. 

May 22, 2025 12:57pm EDT
Winter Haven man befriends teen at bus stop, promises her cash and alcohol for engaging in lewd acts: WHPD

Winter Haven man befriends teen at bus stop, promises her cash and alcohol for engaging in lewd acts: WHPD

A Winter Haven man is behind bars after police say he committed lewd battery on a teen he met at a bus stop. 

May 21, 2025 7:04am EDT
Polk County commission approves boat restriction zones and designated swim areas on lakes

Polk County commission approves boat restriction zones and designated swim areas on lakes

Citing safety concerns, Polk County commissioners voted to restrict boaters from parts of certain lakes.

May 20, 2025 5:40pm EDT
Lakeland moves closer to adding school speed zone cameras after 13 student deaths in Polk County

Lakeland moves closer to adding school speed zone cameras after 13 student deaths in Polk County

The City of Lakeland is taking significant steps to improve student safety by advancing an ordinance to install speed cameras in school zones. This initiative comes in response to a series of tragic vehicle-related accidents involving students, which have deeply affected the community.

May 19, 2025 10:57pm EDT
Troubled teen stabs man 113 times at Bartow group home saying 'voices in my head told me to': PCSO

Troubled teen stabs man 113 times at Bartow group home saying 'voices in my head told me to': PCSO

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is holding a press conference on Monday at 4 p.m. to share more details about a death at an independent group living home in Bartow.

May 19, 2025 5:27pm EDT
Armed teen robs man during Facebook marketplace sale: Police

Armed teen robs man during Facebook marketplace sale: Police

A Facebook marketplace sale went sour earlier this month when Winter Haven police say a teen armed with a gun robbed a man trying to sell a key fob programming device. 

May 19, 2025 12:00pm EDT
Sheriff Grady Judd: 'Violent death' at group home prompts murder investigation

Sheriff Grady Judd: 'Violent death' at group home prompts murder investigation

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says that his office is helping the Bartow Police Department investigate what they are calling a “violent death."

May 18, 2025 6:20pm EDT
Winter Haven Regional Airport to use digital remote tower system to enhance safety, first in nation

Winter Haven Regional Airport to use digital remote tower system to enhance safety, first in nation

As the Winter Haven Regional Airport gets busier and busier every year, the airport is looking for new and inventive ways to enhance safety and efficiency.

May 16, 2025 5:31pm EDT
Grady Judd: 255 suspects, including 36 illegal immigrants, busted in operation ‘Fool Around and Find Out’

Grady Judd: 255 suspects, including 36 illegal immigrants, busted in operation ‘Fool Around and Find Out’

More than 250 suspects were arrested during a nine-day, multi-agency undercover investigation in Polk County.

May 16, 2025 11:17am EDT
Florida cat escapes vet after procedure, travels 3 miles back home: ‘I would’ve called an Uber’

Florida cat escapes vet after procedure, travels 3 miles back home: ‘I would’ve called an Uber’

What started as a routine vet visit turned into an epic journey for one frisky feline.

May 15, 2025 9:59pm EDT
Lake Wales community steps up to help 11-year-old boy who was robbed selling candy for school fundraiser

Lake Wales community steps up to help 11-year-old boy who was robbed selling candy for school fundraiser

After word spread that an 11-year-old boy was robbed in downtown Lake Wales while selling candy for a school fundraiser, local business owners turned the traumatic situation into one of selflessness and kindness.

May 15, 2025 7:19pm EDT
Polk County ‘street racer’ arrested for speeding 108 mph with teen in car

Polk County ‘street racer’ arrested for speeding 108 mph with teen in car

A 19-year-old woman is accused of racing another vehicle in Polk County at speeds of more than 100 mph. 

May 15, 2025 12:53pm EDT
Polk County ‘arson’ fire sends 1 to hospital: PCFR

Polk County ‘arson’ fire sends 1 to hospital: PCFR

A Polk County house fire that sent one person to the hospital is under investigation.

May 15, 2025 11:03am EDT
Turning harmful algae into renewable energy in Lakeland

Turning harmful algae into renewable energy in Lakeland

A new system in Lakeland is addressing a problem in Florida's waters and creating a source of renewable energy.

May 14, 2025 6:15pm EDT
Grady Judd: 6 arrested, including multiple teens, after 2 killed in Lakeland during drug deal gone wrong

Grady Judd: 6 arrested, including multiple teens, after 2 killed in Lakeland during drug deal gone wrong

Six people, including multiple teens, were arrested after two people were killed in Lakeland on Monday, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.

May 14, 2025 6:14pm EDT
Video: UPS driver helps rescue 2 children locked inside Florida home

Video: UPS driver helps rescue 2 children locked inside Florida home

A Florida delivery driver helped rescue two young children who were trapped inside their home last week, according to the Haines City Police Department.

May 14, 2025 10:48am EDT
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Father arrested for shooting 3 sons in Ruskin: Deputies

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Florida woman strikes man in MAGA hat at a Largo park before battering an officer: Documents

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Manatee County Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on 27 home community

Manatee County Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on 27 home community

Davenport man kills adult stepson after a child grabbed gun while being punished for playing Fortnite: Police

Davenport man kills adult stepson after a child grabbed gun while being punished for playing Fortnite: Police

Haines City police captain among 10 indicted in Veterans Affairs fraud scheme

Haines City police captain among 10 indicted in Veterans Affairs fraud scheme

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