Florida substitute teacher was ‘drunker than Cooter Brown’ while at Lake Alfred Polytech: Grady Judd
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said a substitute teacher at Lake Alfred Polytech got an education from deputies who said he was driving drunk on school property Tuesday morning.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said a substitute teacher at Lake Alfred Polytech got an education from deputies who said he was driving drunk on school property Tuesday morning.
Polk County school board approves rezoning for high schools
Polk County School Board officials decided to rezone the district's high schools during their meeting Tuesday evening.
Polk County School Board officials decided to rezone the district's high schools during their meeting Tuesday evening.
Grady Judd bobbleheads for sale: How to buy the collectible to support Polk Sheriff's Charities
The only thing in Polk County that moves faster than Sheriff Grady Judd's wit is his head on a bobblehead figurine and they are about to go on sale for charity.
The only thing in Polk County that moves faster than Sheriff Grady Judd's wit is his head on a bobblehead figurine and they are about to go on sale for charity.
Carbon monoxide leak sends 23 students to hospital in Winter Haven: Police
23 students are being evaluated at Winter Haven Hospital after police say a carbon monoxide leak was detected outside of Cypress Junction Montessori School on Friday morning.
23 students are being evaluated at Winter Haven Hospital after police say a carbon monoxide leak was detected outside of Cypress Junction Montessori School on Friday morning.
Husband, wife running for Dundee commission seats in April municipal elections raises questions
A husband and wife team are both running for the town of Dundee commission seats in the upcoming April elections.
A husband and wife team are both running for the town of Dundee commission seats in the upcoming April elections.
Lakeland Habitat for Humanity launches 'legacy' home program for seniors to help prevent homelessness
A Lakeland nonprofit housing organization is launching a first-of-a-kind program that aims to prevent senior residents from ending up on the streets.
A Lakeland nonprofit housing organization is launching a first-of-a-kind program that aims to prevent senior residents from ending up on the streets.
Lovers’ Oak: The history behind tree along Lake Morton that’s been around as long as the City of Lakeland
The view of Lake Morton is beautiful no matter where you stand, but there's one spot in particular that's quite famous.
The view of Lake Morton is beautiful no matter where you stand, but there's one spot in particular that's quite famous.
Fire rips through Ford dealership in Winter Haven
A Ford dealership in Winter Haven caught fire on Tuesday morning.
A Ford dealership in Winter Haven caught fire on Tuesday morning.
Brawl at Winter Haven youth baseball game ends with 3 arrests: police
A youth baseball umpire was hospitalized, and three others were arrested after a fight broke out at a game in Winter Haven on Saturday, according to police.
A youth baseball umpire was hospitalized, and three others were arrested after a fight broke out at a game in Winter Haven on Saturday, according to police.
Winter Haven man facing 49 child porn charges, accused of selling sexual content of minors: Police
A 24-year-old Winter Haven man faces 49 child pornography charges following an investigation that police say was sparked by a tip from California authorities.
A 24-year-old Winter Haven man faces 49 child pornography charges following an investigation that police say was sparked by a tip from California authorities.
Florida man arrested after high-speed chase, 6 vehicle crash in Lakeland
Jerell Carr, a 35-year-old man from Tampa, was arrested in Lakeland after a dangerous high-speed chase that ended in a multi-vehicle crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Jerell Carr, a 35-year-old man from Tampa, was arrested in Lakeland after a dangerous high-speed chase that ended in a multi-vehicle crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Polk deputies accused of assaulting teen with disabilities while serving warrant, family seeks accountability
A Winter Haven family is calling for the Polk County Sheriff's Office to be held accountable after they say their 15-year-old son was wrongfully detained and traumatized during the execution of an arrest warrant.
A Winter Haven family is calling for the Polk County Sheriff's Office to be held accountable after they say their 15-year-old son was wrongfully detained and traumatized during the execution of an arrest warrant.
Grady Judd and Florida's CFO want more restrictions placed on illegal immigrants
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia joined law enforcement officers from across the Bay Area to discuss the state’s illegal immigration policies and enforcement.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia joined law enforcement officers from across the Bay Area to discuss the state’s illegal immigration policies and enforcement.
Winter Haven woman celebrating 111th birthday honored with special celebration
A Winter Haven woman who has lived through more than a century of history was honored on Wednesday with a celebration few ever reach.
A Winter Haven woman who has lived through more than a century of history was honored on Wednesday with a celebration few ever reach.
Polk County approves plan to ease Lake Seward flooding — but it's not a permanent solution
Homeowners on Oakmont Lane near Lake Seward are still struggling more than a year after their homes were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Milton.
Homeowners on Oakmont Lane near Lake Seward are still struggling more than a year after their homes were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Milton.
Winter Haven denies Florida attorney general's accusation of homeless takeover
The City of Winter Haven is responding to the Florida attorney general after he accused it of violating a state law that bans public camping and sleeping.
The City of Winter Haven is responding to the Florida attorney general after he accused it of violating a state law that bans public camping and sleeping.
Grady Judd touts dismantling of Sex Money Murder gang as a jury convicts its leader
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said law enforcement officials ran through the Sex Money Murder gang like Sherman through Georgia during a press conference on Monday morning after its leader was convicted on five charges including racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, and three counts of directing criminal gang activities.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said law enforcement officials ran through the Sex Money Murder gang like Sherman through Georgia during a press conference on Monday morning after its leader was convicted on five charges including racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, and three counts of directing criminal gang activities.
Driver dead, dog saved after SUV found partially submerged in Lake Marion: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 64-year-old man whose SUV was found partially submerged in Lake Marion Friday evening.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 64-year-old man whose SUV was found partially submerged in Lake Marion Friday evening.
Bok Tower Gardens president to retire after nearly 40 years, talks lasting legacy
In 2007, David Price was appointed president, a role he has held for the past 19 years.
In 2007, David Price was appointed president, a role he has held for the past 19 years.
Gov. DeSantis and Florida health leaders discuss baby formula concerns
Florida leaders are sounding the alarm when it comes to baby formula as Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by First Lady Casey DeSantis, Dr. Joseph Ladapo and Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins in Bartow on Friday to discuss their concerns about its safety.
Florida leaders are sounding the alarm when it comes to baby formula as Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by First Lady Casey DeSantis, Dr. Joseph Ladapo and Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins in Bartow on Friday to discuss their concerns about its safety.