Frostproof murder suspect's father, 3 others arrested for environmental hazards on property
The father of the suspect in the Frostproof triple murders has been arrested along with three other people for environmental hazards on their Polk County property.
The father of the suspect in the Frostproof triple murders has been arrested along with three other people for environmental hazards on their Polk County property.
PCSO: Excessive speed may have played role in fatal motorcycle crash
Cory Matthew Hippensteel, 31, of Deltona, was killed early Sunday morning in a vehicle crash in Polk County.
Cory Matthew Hippensteel, 31, of Deltona, was killed early Sunday morning in a vehicle crash in Polk County.
Family pleas for justice in killing of mother of 3 in Lakeland
The family of a Lakeland woman is pleading for justice. 25-year-old Jeannie Dominguez was killed at her home while her three young children were inside. Five difficult days later, there have been no arrests.
The family of a Lakeland woman is pleading for justice. 25-year-old Jeannie Dominguez was killed at her home while her three young children were inside. Five difficult days later, there have been no arrests.
Polk County man dies in crash near Lake Wales mobile home park
A 57-year-old man passed away after a two-vehicle crash in Lake Wales, deputies said.
A 57-year-old man passed away after a two-vehicle crash in Lake Wales, deputies said.
Funeral expenses for Frostproof murder victims covered by 'overwhelming generosity' of donations
The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced they will no longer accept any donations since they received an overwhelming amount of support to help pay for the funeral expenses for the three friends killed in Frostproof one week ago.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced they will no longer accept any donations since they received an overwhelming amount of support to help pay for the funeral expenses for the three friends killed in Frostproof one week ago.
21-year-old dies following traffic crash in Lakeland
Polk County deputies said a Lakeland man passed away following a single-vehicle crash early Friday morning.
Polk County deputies said a Lakeland man passed away following a single-vehicle crash early Friday morning.
Fort Meade man arrested after 'homemade' videos showed him sexually abusing children, officials say
Polk County detectives arrested a 36-year-old man from Fort Meade for engaging in sexual activities with children and possession child pornography, they said.
Polk County detectives arrested a 36-year-old man from Fort Meade for engaging in sexual activities with children and possession child pornography, they said.
Bartow police arrest 2 for first-degree attempted murder
Bartow police arrested Cheyanne Prentice, 24 and Elvin Brea, 25 on first-degree attempted murder charges after they allegedly shot someone in the area of Indica Court and Parker Street on July 10.
Bartow police arrested Cheyanne Prentice, 24 and Elvin Brea, 25 on first-degree attempted murder charges after they allegedly shot someone in the area of Indica Court and Parker Street on July 10.
'Pure evil in the flesh': Well-known felon 'massacres' three fishing buddies in Frostproof, sheriff says
A 26-year-old man with 230 felony charges to his name is behind bars and accused of brutally murdering three fishing friends in Frostproof, the sheriff announced Wednesday.
A 26-year-old man with 230 felony charges to his name is behind bars and accused of brutally murdering three fishing friends in Frostproof, the sheriff announced Wednesday.
Suspects in Frostproof triple-murder appear in court
The first court appearance for three people charged in the deaths of three fishing buddies in Frostproof took place Thursday afternoon.
The first court appearance for three people charged in the deaths of three fishing buddies in Frostproof took place Thursday afternoon.
Three teen girls injured, one dragged 450 feet by vehicle in Davenport hit-and-run crash, deputies say
A teen driver was arrested within hours of crashing into three 16-year-old girls, and dragging another about 450 feet, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A teen driver was arrested within hours of crashing into three 16-year-old girls, and dragging another about 450 feet, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Polk County deputies searching for driver that hit, killed woman before fleeing scene
The Traffic Homicide Unit of the Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit & run crash that killed a pedestrian Tuesday evening on Combee Road in Lakeland, just south of the intersection with Old Combee Road.
The Traffic Homicide Unit of the Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit & run crash that killed a pedestrian Tuesday evening on Combee Road in Lakeland, just south of the intersection with Old Combee Road.
Winter Haven police investigating shooting that injured 1
One person ended up hospitalized following a shooting in Winter Haven, police said.
One person ended up hospitalized following a shooting in Winter Haven, police said.
Three children inside home while mother was shot to death: Lakeland police
Lakeland police hope someone will help find the person responsible for the death of a 25-year-old mother of three children under the age of 8.
Lakeland police hope someone will help find the person responsible for the death of a 25-year-old mother of three children under the age of 8.
$30,000 reward offered for information in murder of 3 fishing buddies in Frostproof
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with several agencies to offer a $30,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons who killed three men fishing in Frostproof Friday evening.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with several agencies to offer a $30,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons who killed three men fishing in Frostproof Friday evening.
57-year-old dies following Haines City house fire, officials say
A Haines City man has passed away following a Sunday night house fire.
A Haines City man has passed away following a Sunday night house fire.
Polk Sheriff: 3 best friends killed on remote Frostproof road as they met up to go fishing Friday night
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for suspects who killed three men Friday night in Frostproof.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for suspects who killed three men Friday night in Frostproof.
Lakeland police searching for missing woman
Lakeland police are searching for Beverly Simpson-Gallagher, 72, who was last seen Friday, July 17 between 12:30-1 p.m. at the Talbot House in Lakeland.
Lakeland police are searching for Beverly Simpson-Gallagher, 72, who was last seen Friday, July 17 between 12:30-1 p.m. at the Talbot House in Lakeland.
Polk deputies seek two suspects after Davenport murder
Deputies in Polk County say they’re looking for two “armed and dangerous” suspects after a drug-related murder in Davenport on Wednesday.
Deputies in Polk County say they’re looking for two “armed and dangerous” suspects after a drug-related murder in Davenport on Wednesday.
After months apart, 90-year-old Lakeland man wears full PPE to say final goodbye to wife with dementia
For nearly 30 years, Sam Reck was by his wife JoAnn's side. Even when she moved into a skilled nursing facility for her dementia, he lived just one building over from her.
For nearly 30 years, Sam Reck was by his wife JoAnn's side. Even when she moved into a skilled nursing facility for her dementia, he lived just one building over from her.