Polk County deputies are looking for a delivery driver who took a package back
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a delivery man who is seen on camera dropping off a package and then taking it with him.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a delivery man who is seen on camera dropping off a package and then taking it with him.
Firefighters put out house fire; save Christmas presents and tree
A family will have presents to open this Christmas after their home caught fire thanks to a few Polk County firefighters.
A family will have presents to open this Christmas after their home caught fire thanks to a few Polk County firefighters.
Police: Mother was raped, killed by son's youth football coach
Tim and Jeff Slaten were young boys when someone murdered their mother as the two slept inside their Lakeland apartment. Almost 40 years later, DNA evidence appears to have cracked the case, ending years of fear and wondering for the Slaten family.
Tim and Jeff Slaten were young boys when someone murdered their mother as the two slept inside their Lakeland apartment. Almost 40 years later, DNA evidence appears to have cracked the case, ending years of fear and wondering for the Slaten family.
Polk County K9 retires
After six years and hundreds of criminal apprehensions, Winton, a K9 with the Polk County Sheriff's Office is retiring.
After six years and hundreds of criminal apprehensions, Winton, a K9 with the Polk County Sheriff's Office is retiring.
Neighbor's Christmas lights inspire non-verbal teen to sing
A Christmas light display in Polk County is doing much than just bringing holiday joy to the community. It’s also encouraging a young girl with autism to express herself in a remarkable way.
A Christmas light display in Polk County is doing much than just bringing holiday joy to the community. It’s also encouraging a young girl with autism to express herself in a remarkable way.
Lakeland police arrest murder suspect in 38-year cold case
An arrest was made in a murder case that occurred 38 years ago, Lakeland police announced Wednesday.
An arrest was made in a murder case that occurred 38 years ago, Lakeland police announced Wednesday.
Commissioner wants Polk County to be 'Second Amendment sanctuary'
Momentum is growing across the country for Second Amendment sanctuaries, and Polk County is now the latest in Florida to consider the measure as a way to protect gun rights.
Momentum is growing across the country for Second Amendment sanctuaries, and Polk County is now the latest in Florida to consider the measure as a way to protect gun rights.
Polk charter school for kids with special needs in need of funds for buses
Victory Ridge Academy, a school for kids with mental and physical challenges, is kicking off a half-million-dollar fundraising campaign to fund one of the school's most basic needs: buses.
Victory Ridge Academy, a school for kids with mental and physical challenges, is kicking off a half-million-dollar fundraising campaign to fund one of the school's most basic needs: buses.
Sheriff Judd -- and bobbleheads -- star in this year's Christmas card
It is a much-awaited holiday event, but it’s not the lighting of a Christmas tree or the arrival of Santa. It’s the unveiling of Grady Judd’s annual Christmas card.
It is a much-awaited holiday event, but it’s not the lighting of a Christmas tree or the arrival of Santa. It’s the unveiling of Grady Judd’s annual Christmas card.
Books on the Bus: Polk kids can now read while they ride
Kids can get pretty antsy on their school bus, just waiting to get off. Now, thousands of kids in Polk County have an alternative to being bored or chatting with their neighbors.
Kids can get pretty antsy on their school bus, just waiting to get off. Now, thousands of kids in Polk County have an alternative to being bored or chatting with their neighbors.
Polk sheriff: School bus attendant, husband arrested for drug possession
Deputies in Polk County arrested a school bus attendant and her husband for cocaine and marijuana possession.
Deputies in Polk County arrested a school bus attendant and her husband for cocaine and marijuana possession.
Winter Haven police arrest man accused of masturbating in front of child at Walmart
Police in Winter Haven said Elias Alan-Arturo Flor, 19, turned himself in at the police department after he was seen on video at Walmart conducting a lewd act in front of a 12 yr-old child.
Police in Winter Haven said Elias Alan-Arturo Flor, 19, turned himself in at the police department after he was seen on video at Walmart conducting a lewd act in front of a 12 yr-old child.
Polk sheriff: Man persistently tries to break gas station door to steal Pepsi
Deputies in Mulberry arrested a man who caught on camera persistently trying to leave a convenience store without paying for a Pepsi.
Deputies in Mulberry arrested a man who caught on camera persistently trying to leave a convenience store without paying for a Pepsi.
Researchers donate megalodon fossils to Bay Area schools
Gifted kids in Polk County just got quite a gift. Researchers at Florida Polytechnic Institute donated hundreds of fossils, worth tens of thousands of dollars, to the county's gifted program.
Gifted kids in Polk County just got quite a gift. Researchers at Florida Polytechnic Institute donated hundreds of fossils, worth tens of thousands of dollars, to the county's gifted program.
FOUND: 82-year-old retired LPD deputy chief found safe after 2 day search
UPDATE: Investigators say Clarence Grier was found safe Friday in St.
UPDATE: Investigators say Clarence Grier was found safe Friday in St.
Former Lakeland Police Deputy Chief found safe after going missing for 2 days
The former deputy chief of Lakeland Police has been found safe after he went missing for two days.
The former deputy chief of Lakeland Police has been found safe after he went missing for two days.
Fatal crash closes portion of U.S. 27 in Davenport
Multiple vehicles were involved in a crash that closed the southbound lanes U.S. Highway 27 in Davenport, and claimed the life of a passenger.
Multiple vehicles were involved in a crash that closed the southbound lanes U.S. Highway 27 in Davenport, and claimed the life of a passenger.
Medical examiner: Man died from meth overdose before being eaten by alligator in Polk County
A man who had been partially eaten by an alligator in Polk County earlier this year died from a meth overdose, not a gator attack, the medical examiner confirmed.
A man who had been partially eaten by an alligator in Polk County earlier this year died from a meth overdose, not a gator attack, the medical examiner confirmed.
Smell from human waste processing company reaches Polk County court
There's a stinky situation that just won’t go away in Polk County.
There's a stinky situation that just won’t go away in Polk County.
Criminal trio arrested after decades of heists, stealing tens of millions in jewelry and cash
A coordinated trio of criminals has been targeting jewelry stores in Hernando County and across Florida for more than eight years, making off with about $16 million in gold, silver, jewels, and gems. They are experienced thieves whose histories of stealthy burglaries go back decades.
A coordinated trio of criminals has been targeting jewelry stores in Hernando County and across Florida for more than eight years, making off with about $16 million in gold, silver, jewels, and gems. They are experienced thieves whose histories of stealthy burglaries go back decades.