British tourist accused of trying to drown daughter-in-law at Polk County resort: 'Couldn't control his anger'
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a tourist from England may be spending more time in Florida than he planned after he tried to drown his daughter-in-law at a resort in Davenport.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a tourist from England may be spending more time in Florida than he planned after he tried to drown his daughter-in-law at a resort in Davenport.
Attempted murder fugitive on the run for 2 years arrested after knocking down officer: WHPD
A convicted felon wanted for attempted first-degree murder is now behind bars after Winter Haven police say he knocked an officer down before being tased as he tried to run away.
A convicted felon wanted for attempted first-degree murder is now behind bars after Winter Haven police say he knocked an officer down before being tased as he tried to run away.
Lakeland police undergo high-water rescue training to prepare for upcoming hurricane season
After Hurricane Milton caused unprecedented flooding in some neighborhoods last year, the Lakeland Police Department’s dive team is now trained to help rescue people in high water.
After Hurricane Milton caused unprecedented flooding in some neighborhoods last year, the Lakeland Police Department’s dive team is now trained to help rescue people in high water.
Hurricane Milton flooding report has Lake Bonny residents calling for infrastructure upgrades
Nearly a year after Hurricane Milton caused devastating flooding around Lake Bonny, the city of Lakeland released a report on the causes and potential mitigation efforts. However, the results are what some homeowners say they feared.
Nearly a year after Hurricane Milton caused devastating flooding around Lake Bonny, the city of Lakeland released a report on the causes and potential mitigation efforts. However, the results are what some homeowners say they feared.
1 hospitalized after fire at Auburndale mobile home
One person is recovering after crews battled a fire at a mobile home early Friday, according to investigators in Auburndale.
One person is recovering after crews battled a fire at a mobile home early Friday, according to investigators in Auburndale.
Winter Haven police issue warnings, citations during crosswalk enforcement operation
With students heading back to school in less than two weeks, raising awareness about safety is top of mind, especially in Polk County, which ranked as one of the deadliest counties for pedestrians in the state.
With students heading back to school in less than two weeks, raising awareness about safety is top of mind, especially in Polk County, which ranked as one of the deadliest counties for pedestrians in the state.
Florida leads nation in pedestrian deaths, leading to police crackdown Thursday
Police in Winter Haven are watching one busy intersection Thursday morning and pulling over drivers who fail to stop for people walking across.
Police in Winter Haven are watching one busy intersection Thursday morning and pulling over drivers who fail to stop for people walking across.
Suspect arrested for firing multiple shots outside Lake Wales apartment complex: Police
A suspect is behind bars after firing multiple shots outside a Lake Wales apartment complex Tuesday evening.
A suspect is behind bars after firing multiple shots outside a Lake Wales apartment complex Tuesday evening.
Winter Haven, birthplace of barefoot water-skiing, hosts 2025 National Championship
Competitors, both young and old, are ready to make waves on the water — on their feet. The City of Winter Haven is hosting the National Barefoot Water Ski Championships on Championship Lake this year.
Competitors, both young and old, are ready to make waves on the water — on their feet. The City of Winter Haven is hosting the National Barefoot Water Ski Championships on Championship Lake this year.
Head-on crash in Polk County critically injures driver
An early-morning crash left a man with critical injuries after Polk County deputies say he crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a Jeep on Tuesday.
An early-morning crash left a man with critical injuries after Polk County deputies say he crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a Jeep on Tuesday.
Florida man accused of stealing $16K in jewelry while woman recovered from surgery
A man hired to do work at a woman's home as she recovered from surgery now faces charges after Polk County deputies say he stole thousands of dollars worth of jewelry.
A man hired to do work at a woman's home as she recovered from surgery now faces charges after Polk County deputies say he stole thousands of dollars worth of jewelry.
Florida man arrested for performing lewd sexual act in front of children: WHPD
A man faces a list of charges after Winter Haven police say multiple children encountered him exposing himself and performing a lewd sexual act.
A man faces a list of charges after Winter Haven police say multiple children encountered him exposing himself and performing a lewd sexual act.
Lakeland ranks in top 10 of 100 'boomtowns' in U.S. metros
Five of the fastest-growing cities or 'boomtowns' in the country are in Florida and one of them is in Polk County.
Five of the fastest-growing cities or 'boomtowns' in the country are in Florida and one of them is in Polk County.
Driver arrested in deadly Polk County crash in the U.S. illegally: Deputies
The driver arrested in a deadly Polk County crash that happened Tuesday morning was in the U.S. illegally, according to deputies.
The driver arrested in a deadly Polk County crash that happened Tuesday morning was in the U.S. illegally, according to deputies.
Grady Judd: 8 arrested in cross-country multi-million-dollar fraud investigation
A multi-million-dollar fraud investigation that affected 235 victims nationwide has led to the arrests of eight suspects, and investigators say hundreds more suspects were involved.
A multi-million-dollar fraud investigation that affected 235 victims nationwide has led to the arrests of eight suspects, and investigators say hundreds more suspects were involved.
Polk County Boys and Girls Club receiving federal funding this year, but worried about future
The Boys and Girls Club of Polk County is worried critical federal funding may not be available in the future.
The Boys and Girls Club of Polk County is worried critical federal funding may not be available in the future.
1 killed in crash at Polk County intersection
One person died after a two-vehicle crash at an intersection early Tuesday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
One person died after a two-vehicle crash at an intersection early Tuesday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Lakeland mother, son face animal cruelty charges after 8 malnourished dogs found inside home: LPD
A mother and son are facing animal cruelty charges after nearly a dozen of their dogs were found malnourished to the point one could no longer walk, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
A mother and son are facing animal cruelty charges after nearly a dozen of their dogs were found malnourished to the point one could no longer walk, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Lakeland officer arrested for reporting false crime after unmarked patrol car window shattered: PCSO
A Lakeland police officer was arrested for falsely reporting a crime after he claimed that three juveniles threw something at his agency-issued vehicle, an unmarked Chevrolet SUV, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Lakeland police officer was arrested for falsely reporting a crime after he claimed that three juveniles threw something at his agency-issued vehicle, an unmarked Chevrolet SUV, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
2 dogs rescued from abusive owner heading to new home together: PCSO
Two dogs now have a new home two months after their owner was arrested for animal cruelty and abuse, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Two dogs now have a new home two months after their owner was arrested for animal cruelty and abuse, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.