Sheriff Judd: 'When President Trump comes here, he don’t have to wear a mask'
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd declined to answer a question about COVID-19 masks on Friday, hours after the White House confirmed President Trump had tested positive for the virus.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd declined to answer a question about COVID-19 masks on Friday, hours after the White House confirmed President Trump had tested positive for the virus.
Winter Haven man finds his stolen vehicle sitting in a nearby driveway; 3 arrested, police say
Three people were arrested for stealing a man's vehicle after a victim spotted it sitting in a driveway just miles away from his own home, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.
Three people were arrested for stealing a man's vehicle after a victim spotted it sitting in a driveway just miles away from his own home, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.
78-year-old woman passes away following three-vehicle crash in Lake Wales
Polk County deputies said a three-vehicle crash on Wednesday in Lake Wales led to the death of one person, a 78-year-old woman.
Polk County deputies said a three-vehicle crash on Wednesday in Lake Wales led to the death of one person, a 78-year-old woman.
‘He’s not afraid of the law’: Deputies say Polk County man keeps stealing cars from dealership
He is not a superstar like his namesake, but a local Michael Jackson is getting his own notoriety.
He is not a superstar like his namesake, but a local Michael Jackson is getting his own notoriety.
No arrests made two years after shooting death of Winter Haven man
Family and friends of Darnell Powell gathered in front of the Winter Haven Police Department on the two year anniversary of his death Tuesday, carrying signs that said, “Justice for Dee.”
Family and friends of Darnell Powell gathered in front of the Winter Haven Police Department on the two year anniversary of his death Tuesday, carrying signs that said, “Justice for Dee.”
From horseshoeing to molding metal art, a Lakeland blacksmith has led an interesting career
Over in Lakeland, there is a blacksmith that knows all about the art of metal works.
Over in Lakeland, there is a blacksmith that knows all about the art of metal works.
Drug suspect agrees to come retrieve lost wallet filled with cash -- not realizing who had it
Things just fell into place for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office after a young guy who was riding his bike along Coleman Road in Winter Haven found a wallet with $500 in it.
Things just fell into place for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office after a young guy who was riding his bike along Coleman Road in Winter Haven found a wallet with $500 in it.
Citing COVID-19, Lakeland to create tribute video rather than hold MLK Day parade
It's still about four months away, but the city of Lakeland has already decided not to hold a Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Day parade next year.
It's still about four months away, but the city of Lakeland has already decided not to hold a Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Day parade next year.
Man found outside Mulberry Phosphate Museum suffered blunt-force trauma: deputies
A Mulberry man's body was found outside of the Mulberry Phosphate Museum Friday morning. Now, the Polk County Sheriff's Office is trying to figure out how he died.
A Mulberry man's body was found outside of the Mulberry Phosphate Museum Friday morning. Now, the Polk County Sheriff's Office is trying to figure out how he died.
Detectives: Woman creates fake GoFundMe for Frostproof murder victims families, uses over $11,000 for herself
A Frostproof woman claimed she wanted to raise funds for the families of three murder victims, but then said she ended up using the $11,915 raised for personal expenses, the sheriff's office says.
A Frostproof woman claimed she wanted to raise funds for the families of three murder victims, but then said she ended up using the $11,915 raised for personal expenses, the sheriff's office says.
Lakeland to sell swans following annual roundup next month
Swans I overpopulated Lakeland lake to be sold in pairs to people with a safe bird environment and body of water.
Swans I overpopulated Lakeland lake to be sold in pairs to people with a safe bird environment and body of water.
Polk County businesses rehiring employees laid off during COVID-19 pandemic
Employees that were laid off from Seamsong, Miller's Ale House in Lakeland and Cineopolis are returning to work.
Employees that were laid off from Seamsong, Miller's Ale House in Lakeland and Cineopolis are returning to work.
Winter Haven company transforms baseball bats into drinkware
A Polk County company is putting new use to old baseball bats and they're unlike almost anything you've ever seen. Dugout Mugs, in Winter Haven, hollows out the barrels of baseball bats to make drinking mugs.
A Polk County company is putting new use to old baseball bats and they're unlike almost anything you've ever seen. Dugout Mugs, in Winter Haven, hollows out the barrels of baseball bats to make drinking mugs.
Estranged boyfriend accused of murdering Lakeland mother of three, police say
Two months after a Lakeland mother was gunned down in the presence of her three small children, police detectives said they found the killer: her estranged boyfriend.
Two months after a Lakeland mother was gunned down in the presence of her three small children, police detectives said they found the killer: her estranged boyfriend.
Vice-chair of Lakeland police advisory board steps down, remains as board member
The Lakeland Police Citizen Advisory Board is meant to mend relations between police and the community, but there's concern one member's Facebook post could cause further divide.
The Lakeland Police Citizen Advisory Board is meant to mend relations between police and the community, but there's concern one member's Facebook post could cause further divide.
Woman's body found in ditch day after hit-and-run in Lakeland
A 44-year-old mother was hit and killed while walking on the side of the road in Polk County Friday night. Investigators say the driver who hit her never stopped to help.
A 44-year-old mother was hit and killed while walking on the side of the road in Polk County Friday night. Investigators say the driver who hit her never stopped to help.
Florida's Green Swamp plays crucial role in state's waterways
Florida’s Green Swamp is is an area of ecological and hydrologic importance, and is crucial to the maintenance of our drinking water. FOX 13’s Drone Zone gives us an aerial view of its health and history.
Florida’s Green Swamp is is an area of ecological and hydrologic importance, and is crucial to the maintenance of our drinking water. FOX 13’s Drone Zone gives us an aerial view of its health and history.
Suspect charged with kidnapping after carjacking vehicle with 3 kids inside; 2nd suspect at large
A man is in jail and another man on the run after an armed carjacking a mother and her three children in Bartow Sunday night.
A man is in jail and another man on the run after an armed carjacking a mother and her three children in Bartow Sunday night.
Pedestrian killed in Polk County hit and run
Nichole Lynn Williams, 44, was killed Friday night after being struck by what appears to be an older model SUV or pick-up truck, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Nichole Lynn Williams, 44, was killed Friday night after being struck by what appears to be an older model SUV or pick-up truck, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
FHP: 1 dead after tractor-trailer crash in Polk County
A 25-year-old woman died Friday evening after the car she was driving collided with a tractor-trailer in Polk County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 25-year-old woman died Friday evening after the car she was driving collided with a tractor-trailer in Polk County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.