21 suspects charged in Polk County drug bust, sheriff’s office says
Nearly two dozen people face charges in an undercover drug operation that was a direct response to calls and concerns from the Fort Meade community, officials announced Wednesday.
Nearly two dozen people face charges in an undercover drug operation that was a direct response to calls and concerns from the Fort Meade community, officials announced Wednesday.
Deputies: Polk County man arrested in November DUI crash had BAC more than three times legal limit
Nearly one month ago, two Lakeland men were killed in a suspected DUI crash, and investigators announced the driver has been charged.
Nearly one month ago, two Lakeland men were killed in a suspected DUI crash, and investigators announced the driver has been charged.
Sheriff Grady Judd appointed to Trump administration council
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd was appointed to a council within President Donald Trump’s administration that focuses on federal juvenile delinquency programs.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd was appointed to a council within President Donald Trump’s administration that focuses on federal juvenile delinquency programs.
Grady Judd: Husbands, veterans and youth football coach among those arrested in child porn operation
Over 2,300 charges have been filed against 13 child porn suspects in Polk County. Among them include husbands, a youth football assistant coach and a veteran.
Over 2,300 charges have been filed against 13 child porn suspects in Polk County. Among them include husbands, a youth football assistant coach and a veteran.
Four accused of selling 'jail-broken' Amazon Fire TV Sticks at Auburndale flea market
Polk County investigators arrested four suspects at the International Market World Flea Market for illegally selling "jail-broken" Amazon Fire TV Sticks, they said.
Polk County investigators arrested four suspects at the International Market World Flea Market for illegally selling "jail-broken" Amazon Fire TV Sticks, they said.
8 Florida suspects charged with reselling nearly $85K in stolen baby goods
Polk County investigators say eight people are responsible for stealing and illegally reselling "high-priced" items, like baby formula and diapers. Seven of them were caught, while deputies are still hoping the last one will turn herself in.
Polk County investigators say eight people are responsible for stealing and illegally reselling "high-priced" items, like baby formula and diapers. Seven of them were caught, while deputies are still hoping the last one will turn herself in.
'It's all gone:' Lakeland man survives tornado that wrecked home, cars
Scott Leavitt lost his house, his truck, his Mustang, and his motorcycle in yesterday's tornado, and his cat is missing. It's just one of several such scenes along Gibson Shores Drive in north Lakeland.
Scott Leavitt lost his house, his truck, his Mustang, and his motorcycle in yesterday's tornado, and his cat is missing. It's just one of several such scenes along Gibson Shores Drive in north Lakeland.
From Pinellas to Polk, clean-up continues after tornadoes ripped through area
The National Weather Service confirms two tornadoes hit the Bay Area yesterday. An EF-2 tornado caused damage in Pinellas Park, while an EF-1 tore through homes in Polk County.
The National Weather Service confirms two tornadoes hit the Bay Area yesterday. An EF-2 tornado caused damage in Pinellas Park, while an EF-1 tore through homes in Polk County.
Polk woman tried to sell 8.8 pounds of meth to undercover detectives, officials say
A woman from Lake Wales tried to sell nearly 9 pounds, but it turned out the potential buyers were undercover Polk County detectives, according to the sheriff's office.
A woman from Lake Wales tried to sell nearly 9 pounds, but it turned out the potential buyers were undercover Polk County detectives, according to the sheriff's office.
Polk County giving away $2.5 million to help residents impacted by COVID-19 pay mortgage, rent
Polk County is giving away more than $2 million from the Cares Act to Polk County residents who lost income, lost a job, or got sick due to COVID-19 and need help paying back rent or mortgage.
Polk County is giving away more than $2 million from the Cares Act to Polk County residents who lost income, lost a job, or got sick due to COVID-19 and need help paying back rent or mortgage.
Two Gibsonia homes unlivable, another severely damaged by likely tornado
Storms that tore through Pinellas County continued to wreak havoc all the way into northern Lakeland Wednesday night.
Storms that tore through Pinellas County continued to wreak havoc all the way into northern Lakeland Wednesday night.
Women at a Frostproof RV resort bond while sewing blankets for migrants
Betsy Ross would be proud of these women at the Camp Inn RV Resort in Frostproof.
Betsy Ross would be proud of these women at the Camp Inn RV Resort in Frostproof.
Legoland Florida plans major expansion --with new rides -- in 2021
Legoland Florida says it's ready to expand.
Legoland Florida says it's ready to expand.
Polk County public schools temporarily suspending athletic programs due to pandemic
Effective immediately, all practices and competitions are canceled until Jan. 4, 2021, the county said, after more than 50 student-athletes participating in winter sports tested positive in recent weeks.
Effective immediately, all practices and competitions are canceled until Jan. 4, 2021, the county said, after more than 50 student-athletes participating in winter sports tested positive in recent weeks.
Suspect arrested in shooting of 49-year-old man in Lakeland, police say
Lakeland police said they arrested the man responsible for shooting and killing another on Monday.
Lakeland police said they arrested the man responsible for shooting and killing another on Monday.
80-year-old man dies following Polk County crash, deputies say
Polk County deputies say a Mulberry man was killed after he attempted to walk across a street Monday night.
Polk County deputies say a Mulberry man was killed after he attempted to walk across a street Monday night.
Man sentenced to 90 years for non-violent drug offense released, meets grandchildren
Richard DeLisi's sentence is among one of the longest ever handed down for a non-violent crime involving marijuana. But the Polk County man who was serving 90 years is now a free man.
Richard DeLisi's sentence is among one of the longest ever handed down for a non-violent crime involving marijuana. But the Polk County man who was serving 90 years is now a free man.
Former Lakeland commissioner, husband memorialized in lakeside ceremony
Former Lakeland city commissioner Edie Yates and her husband, David Henderson, were remembered during an informal ceremony along the Lake Mirror Promenade Monday night.
Former Lakeland city commissioner Edie Yates and her husband, David Henderson, were remembered during an informal ceremony along the Lake Mirror Promenade Monday night.
Dade City assistant principal arrested on DUI, drug possession charges
A Dade City assistant principal was arrested in Polk County on multiple drug possession charges and for DUI, the sheriff's office said Monday.
A Dade City assistant principal was arrested in Polk County on multiple drug possession charges and for DUI, the sheriff's office said Monday.
Father arrested for DUI after November crash that killed 2, including young son
Moises Melo De Leon, 27, is facing charges of DUI manslaughter, DUI serious injury, child neglect and aggravated child neglect after a November crash that killed his five-year-old son, critically injured his eight-year-old son and killed a 70-year-old man.
Moises Melo De Leon, 27, is facing charges of DUI manslaughter, DUI serious injury, child neglect and aggravated child neglect after a November crash that killed his five-year-old son, critically injured his eight-year-old son and killed a 70-year-old man.