Illegal immigrant charged with DUI after crashing into fence, leaving scene: PCSO
A Nicaraguan man in the U.S. illegally is facing serious charges after Polk County deputies say he crashed into a fenced yard while drunk, then walked away from the scene.
Polk County deputies investigating deadly hit-and-run
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit-and-run that left a person dead early Monday.
Central Florida non-profit teaches kids in schools about e-bike, e-scooter safety amid rise in injuries
Amid an alarming rise in pediatric e-bike injuries, a Central Florida non-profit is teaching kids how to stay safe while riding e-bikes and e-scooters.
Grady Judd announces arrests in 2 separate murder cases: 'The bottom line is we come after you'
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd spoke Friday on a pair of arrests in separate murder cases.
Linemen community rallies behind Auburndale native shocked on work site in Seminole
Two utility contractors are fighting for their lives in the hospital after an electrical incident at a work site in Seminole Tuesday afternoon. One of these men, a young father, has roots in Polk County.
Bartow family narrowly survives after part of 80-ton crane falls through home
A Bartow family is incredibly fortunate to be unharmed after a section of an 80-ton crane crashed through their roof.
Florida man killed after pickup truck flips on I-4 in Polk County
A Port Charlotte man was killed on I-4 in Polk County after his pickup truck flipped early Tuesday morning, according to deputies.
Polk County deputies searching for 'armed and dangerous' suspect after man shot, killed in motel parking lot
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says an "armed and dangerous" man is on the run after shooting and killing another man on Tuesday night.
2 dead after mobile home fire in Auburndale
Two people are dead after a mobile home fire in Auburndale on Tuesday afternoon, according to officials.
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with disabled car on Auburndale overpass, police investigating
The Auburndale Police Department has released more information about a crash that killed a motorcyclist early in the morning on August 2.
Grady Judd vows to make more arrests on Lake Winterset after weekend ‘riot’: ‘Bring lots of bond money’
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says rowdy boaters pulling up to the ‘Point’ on Lake Winterset to fight, defecate and engage in sexual activity have ‘unleashed the teeth of the dog, and now it’s going to start biting you."
1 killed in crash on I-4 in Polk County
A deadly crash shut down the eastbound side of I-4 in Polk County for hours early Tuesday.
Florida man accused of stealing package off porch after dare from friend: 'Exhibit a little common sense'
A man with an extensive criminal history is back in jail after admitting to police that he stole a package off a Davenport home's porch because a friend dared him to do it, according to police.
City of Lake Wales to soon allow take-out alcohol in designated public zone downtown
For the first time in the City of Lake Wales, residents will be able to purchase take-out alcohol and enjoy it in designated public areas.
VIDEO: Pick-up truck fully engulfed in flames, person hospitalized, WHPD says
One person was hospitalized after a white pick-up truck went up in flames near the parking area between the Splash Pad and the Garden Center in Winter Haven, according to police.
Caught on camera: Suspects set car on fire, burn down Babson Park home
Polk County deputies are searching for three suspects who used an accelerant to set a car on fire, which subsequently destroyed a home.
Publix thief brings young child to shoplift and slugs woman who confronts her about crime: PCSO
A woman is accused of stealing more than $100 worth of merchandise from a Publix store with a young child in tow.
Lakeland PD promotes back-to-school safety ahead of school on Monday
Polk County has been ranked as one of the deadliest counties in the state for pedestrians, which is why police are reminding drivers to slow down and pay attention as school begins on Monday.
Florida Poly offers new fast-track medical degree program to help with countywide doctor shortage
Polk County is experiencing a significant shortage of health care professionals, including dentists and pediatricians, due to its rapidly growing population.
Video: Kidnapping suspect arrested after pursuit ends with PIT maneuver on wrong side of toll road
A man faces a list of charges, including kidnapping, after investigators in Hillsborough County say he led law enforcement on a pursuit and went the wrong way on a toll road.