Winter Haven police search for suspect in 'brutal beating' of 73-year-old outside Publix
Police in Winter Haven say they identified the man accused of attacking a 73-year-old outside a Publix, but they need help tracking him down.
Police in Winter Haven say they identified the man accused of attacking a 73-year-old outside a Publix, but they need help tracking him down.
Investigators arrest accused Haines City gas station robbery suspect in Orlando
Haines City police said they arrested a man accused of robbing a local gas station. Investigators made the arrest in Orlando.
Haines City police said they arrested a man accused of robbing a local gas station. Investigators made the arrest in Orlando.
Florida man arrested on DUI charges for 6th time following Polk County crash, deputies say
An alleged drunk driver with a suspended license is facing his sixth DUI after crashing a car in Lakeland on Thursday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
An alleged drunk driver with a suspended license is facing his sixth DUI after crashing a car in Lakeland on Thursday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
‘This is not a kid's game’: Polk County sheriff warns 'Orbeez Challenge' has dire consequences
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is issuing a warning about a potentially dangerous trend spreading on social media called “The Orbeez Challenge
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is issuing a warning about a potentially dangerous trend spreading on social media called “The Orbeez Challenge
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says grabbing public attention helps him keep the community safe
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is about to celebrate 50 years with the sheriff's office and FOX 13’s Kelly Ring spent the day with him to get his perspective on half a century in law enforcement.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is about to celebrate 50 years with the sheriff's office and FOX 13’s Kelly Ring spent the day with him to get his perspective on half a century in law enforcement.
Lakeland school for girls closes two years after student's death; parents announce planned lawsuit
The death of 17-year-old Naomi Wood at Lakeland Girls Academy was made public last year after an investigation showed she complained about stomach pains in the weeks before but was denied access to a doctor.
The death of 17-year-old Naomi Wood at Lakeland Girls Academy was made public last year after an investigation showed she complained about stomach pains in the weeks before but was denied access to a doctor.
Deputies investigating fatal Polk County crash
A 19-year-old woman died early Saturday morning after losing control of her car and striking a tree, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A 19-year-old woman died early Saturday morning after losing control of her car and striking a tree, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
‘Things are finally getting back to normal’: Businesses benefit as spring training returns to Bay Area
Spring training is back, and so are the crowds, which means big bucks for area businesses.
Spring training is back, and so are the crowds, which means big bucks for area businesses.
Polk County man arrested in Georgia for killing elderly Auburndale man found in shallow grave
Law enforcement agencies in Florida and Georgia helped arrest a man suspected of murdering an elderly Polk County resident, burying him in a shallow grave, and then fleeing to Georgia in the victim's vehicle.
Law enforcement agencies in Florida and Georgia helped arrest a man suspected of murdering an elderly Polk County resident, burying him in a shallow grave, and then fleeing to Georgia in the victim's vehicle.
Carbon monoxide at Lakeland hotel sends 8, including children, to hospital
Four adults and four kids staying at the Sleep Inn and Suites in Lakeland, were taken to the hospital on Sunday after being exposed to carbon monoxide.
Four adults and four kids staying at the Sleep Inn and Suites in Lakeland, were taken to the hospital on Sunday after being exposed to carbon monoxide.
'Bracket of losers': More than 100 arrested in undercover Polk County sex sting
Polk County detectives say dozens were arrested during an operation focused on human trafficking, prostitution, and child predators.
Polk County detectives say dozens were arrested during an operation focused on human trafficking, prostitution, and child predators.
Trash continues to pile up in Polk County, despite emergency plan
Polk County commissioners just trashed the company responsible for picking up garbage on the west side of the county.
Polk County commissioners just trashed the company responsible for picking up garbage on the west side of the county.
Pedestrian hospitalized after crash involving Winter Haven officer
Polk County deputies are investigating a crash involving a Winter Haven police officer and a pedestrian.
Polk County deputies are investigating a crash involving a Winter Haven police officer and a pedestrian.
Lakeland man wins $5 million from scratch-off lotto ticket
A Lakeland man is now a multi-millionaire after he bought a $20 scratch-off lotto ticket -- and won $5 million.
A Lakeland man is now a multi-millionaire after he bought a $20 scratch-off lotto ticket -- and won $5 million.
Florida AG issues warning after overdoses linked to fentanyl-laced drugs
Florida’s Attorney General is issuing a warning after five West Point cadets overdosed on fentanyl last week while on spring break in the Fort Lauderdale area.
Florida’s Attorney General is issuing a warning after five West Point cadets overdosed on fentanyl last week while on spring break in the Fort Lauderdale area.
Auburndale man arrested in Georgia following 'suspicious disappearance' of 81-year-old man, deputies say
A Polk County man is facing a murder charge after he was found and arrested in Georgia.
A Polk County man is facing a murder charge after he was found and arrested in Georgia.
Orlando man dies in Polk County crash involving semi-truck, troopers say
Florida troopers are investigating a deadly crash in Davenport after a semi-truck entered the path of a pickup truck.
Florida troopers are investigating a deadly crash in Davenport after a semi-truck entered the path of a pickup truck.
Former Lakeland commissioner pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2018 shooting
A former Lakeland city commissioner, who was charged with murder, has entered a guilty plea in the 2018 fatal shooting of a man who, he says, was trying to steal from his store.
A former Lakeland city commissioner, who was charged with murder, has entered a guilty plea in the 2018 fatal shooting of a man who, he says, was trying to steal from his store.
'Don't come to school tomorrow': 14-year-old student brings gun to Poinciana campus after threat, deputies say
The middle-schooler took the handgun from his parent's room while they were out-of-town, and showed it to other students, saying he was going to 'shoot up the school' and that 'nobody will make it out alive.'
The middle-schooler took the handgun from his parent's room while they were out-of-town, and showed it to other students, saying he was going to 'shoot up the school' and that 'nobody will make it out alive.'
Retired Polk County physician on-hand to help in Ukraine
A retired Lakeland doctor with ties to Ukraine is possibly risking her life by volunteering to help victims of violence in a restaurant turned makeshift medical facility about 30 miles southwest of Kyiv.
A retired Lakeland doctor with ties to Ukraine is possibly risking her life by volunteering to help victims of violence in a restaurant turned makeshift medical facility about 30 miles southwest of Kyiv.