Grady Judd: Father arrested in ‘horrific’ murder of 16-year-old son in Polk County
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd called a father "evil" after he was arrested for killing his own 16-year-old son Monday afternoon.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd called a father "evil" after he was arrested for killing his own 16-year-old son Monday afternoon.
PCSO investigating apparent double murder-suicide in Lake Wales
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a “double murder” that occurred on Sunday afternoon in Lake Wales.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a “double murder” that occurred on Sunday afternoon in Lake Wales.
Lake Wales murder suspect found dead in ‘retaliatory’ shooting, police say
Law enforcement officers in Polk County are investigating two separate shootings that occurred in Lake Wales Sunday night.
Law enforcement officers in Polk County are investigating two separate shootings that occurred in Lake Wales Sunday night.
Lake Wales High School football coach arrested after pointing gun at another driver, deputies say
A Lake Wales High School football coach is facing several charges after police say he pulled a gun on another driver during a ‘road rage’ incident.
A Lake Wales High School football coach is facing several charges after police say he pulled a gun on another driver during a ‘road rage’ incident.
Operation ‘special toppings’ nabs 2 pizza parlor employees accused of using restaurant to make drug deals
A manager and assistant manager at Pizzano’s Pizza are accused of selling more than just pepperoni pie from the restaurant, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
A manager and assistant manager at Pizzano’s Pizza are accused of selling more than just pepperoni pie from the restaurant, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
Investigators search for thief that stole money safe, defibrillator from Lake Wales Little League
Police said a thief broke into two concession stands at Lake Wales Little League, and now, they're trying to find them.
Police said a thief broke into two concession stands at Lake Wales Little League, and now, they're trying to find them.
Florida reinstates Lake Wales city commissioner after jury acquittal
In October, a jury found Kristen Tieshia Fitzgerald not guilty in a jury trial after she was accused of threatening a boy with a gun. Fitzgerald was a Lake Wales commissioner at the time of her arrest.
In October, a jury found Kristen Tieshia Fitzgerald not guilty in a jury trial after she was accused of threatening a boy with a gun. Fitzgerald was a Lake Wales commissioner at the time of her arrest.
Police: 2 killed after Haines City driver runs red light, collides with Florida's Natural semi-truck
Two passengers were killed in a Lake Wales crash involving a semi-truck and a red-light runner, according to police.
Two passengers were killed in a Lake Wales crash involving a semi-truck and a red-light runner, according to police.
Family, loved ones left picking up the pieces after mother, three children shot to death in Lake Wales
The shock and disbelief continues in Lake Wales after a mother and her three children were shot to death Tuesday by the woman's boyfriend.
The shock and disbelief continues in Lake Wales after a mother and her three children were shot to death Tuesday by the woman's boyfriend.
Man accused of murdering Lake Wales mother and her 3 kids shot, killed by officers at Florida motel
The man accused of murdering a Lake Wales mother and her three children was shot and killed by a law enforcement officer at a motel north of Orlando on Wednesday, according to police.
The man accused of murdering a Lake Wales mother and her three children was shot and killed by a law enforcement officer at a motel north of Orlando on Wednesday, according to police.
Bok Towers changes tune this weekend with Taylor Swift music
The Bok Tower Gardens will be playing eight songs from the music superstar – a change from the traditional scores coming from the Florida landmark.
The Bok Tower Gardens will be playing eight songs from the music superstar – a change from the traditional scores coming from the Florida landmark.
Lake Wales flea market vendors left with damages after severe storms
Winter Haven and Lake Wales were battered by high winds, heavy rain and hail Wednesday evening – causing scattered storm damage.
Winter Haven and Lake Wales were battered by high winds, heavy rain and hail Wednesday evening – causing scattered storm damage.
Polk County man shoots, kills stepson before turning gun on himself following hostage situation, police say
A man and his 19-year-old stepson are dead following a hostage situation early Monday morning in Lake Wales.
A man and his 19-year-old stepson are dead following a hostage situation early Monday morning in Lake Wales.
'I can't even imagine': Changes coming after Lake Wales teen struck, killed while waiting for school bus
Changes are coming to Lake Wales following the death of a 13-year-old who was waiting for the school bus last week.
Changes are coming to Lake Wales following the death of a 13-year-old who was waiting for the school bus last week.
Lake Wales teen dies after he was struck by vehicle while waiting for school bus
Lake Wales police said a 13-year-old boy was sitting in a paved alleyway, waiting for his school bus to arrive when a vehicle struck him.
Lake Wales police said a 13-year-old boy was sitting in a paved alleyway, waiting for his school bus to arrive when a vehicle struck him.
New effort aimed at revitalizing historically Black neighborhood in Lake Wales
A historically Black neighborhood in Lake Wales is undergoing a renaissance.
A historically Black neighborhood in Lake Wales is undergoing a renaissance.
Lake Wales joins statewide effort aimed at conserving water
The city joined a statewide effort called Florida Water Star, which requires developers to install low flow faucets, toilets, washing machines and dishwashers in new homes and commercial buildings.
The city joined a statewide effort called Florida Water Star, which requires developers to install low flow faucets, toilets, washing machines and dishwashers in new homes and commercial buildings.
Lake Wales man arrested after shooting at couple from out of town, police say
Lake Wales police said they tracked down the man responsible for shooting at a couple who were visiting the area on New Year's Eve.
Lake Wales police said they tracked down the man responsible for shooting at a couple who were visiting the area on New Year's Eve.
Lake Wales green lights dozens of new subdivisions that could boost the population
Lakes Wales may not be a small town much longer, because the city has given the green light to dozens of new subdivisions, which will double the population.
Lakes Wales may not be a small town much longer, because the city has given the green light to dozens of new subdivisions, which will double the population.
Separate drive-by shootings just minutes apart in Lake Wales leave 3 injured; deputies search for suspects
Deputies in Polk County are searching for suspects who unleashed a hail of gunfire on two homes in Lake Wales early Monday morning. Polk Sheriff Grady Judd says the drive-by shootings might involve rival gangs, but the victims were teens or children.
Deputies in Polk County are searching for suspects who unleashed a hail of gunfire on two homes in Lake Wales early Monday morning. Polk Sheriff Grady Judd says the drive-by shootings might involve rival gangs, but the victims were teens or children.