Woman charged in Polk County deputy's 2022 death stands trial

Nearly three years after Polk County Deputy Blane Lane was shot and killed in the line of duty, the woman facing murder charges in the case is standing trial.

Florida DEP, Mosaic meet with neighbors over proposed underground wastewater wells

At a community meeting Tuesday night, neighbors could learn more about Mosaic’s proposal to drill two test wells that could eventually be used to inject treated wastewater deep underground.

Lakeland gang busted under white collar statutes after forging PPP documents

Prosecutors say members of a gang involved in a mass shooting that got a lot of attention are now behind bars after being caught stealing COVID relief money from the government.

Lake Wales officer and K9 dragged by driver during traffic stop, bodycam released

An officer with the Lake Wales Police Department and his K9 partner are recovering at home after being dragged and hit during a traffic stop on Sunday. 

Polk County elementary teacher accused of hitting student

A Polk County elementary school teacher was arrested for hitting a student, according to officials with the school district. 

Grady Judd: ‘Operation Bad Odds’ illegal gambling investigation leads to 28 arrests

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says more than two dozen people, including several store owners, are facing charges after an undercover illegal gambling investigation dubbed "Operation Bad Odds."

Polk County leaders approve Lake Winterset restrictions after large brawl

Polk County commissioners approved a measure that cracks down on bad behavior weeks after a brawl on Lake Winterset led to several arrests and strong words from Sheriff Grady Judd.

Felon brothers arrested for threatening couple at gunpoint over riding ATVs in front of home: PCSO

A pair of brothers with dozens of felony convictions between them are in trouble with the law again after Polk County deputies say they pulled a gun on a couple who rode their ATVs near the brothers' home.

Child among 3 killed in fiery Polk County crash

Three people, including a young child, died after Polk County deputies say a car crashed into a tree and caught fire.

Illegal immigrant twins arrested for burglarizing homes under construction: PCSO

Polk County deputies say a pair of twins who are in the United States illegally stole tens of thousands of dollars worth of items from unfinished homes.