Sheriff Judd: President Trump doing what he said he'd do
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is in Washington, D.C. with sheriffs across the country to meet with President Trump.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is in Washington, D.C. with sheriffs across the country to meet with President Trump.
100-year-old hurricane victim still feels 'blessed,' despite damage
Adele Durrance turned 100 on Friday. She spent the day as she does every day now -- picking up debris at her home of 60 years, hoping she'll be able to repair all of the hurricane damage one day.
Adele Durrance turned 100 on Friday. She spent the day as she does every day now -- picking up debris at her home of 60 years, hoping she'll be able to repair all of the hurricane damage one day.
Sheriff Judd: Sex offenders, those with warrants not welcome at hurricane shelters
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd put out a warning to sexual offenders and predators, and even those with outstanding warrants, that they're not welcome at evacuation shelters.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd put out a warning to sexual offenders and predators, and even those with outstanding warrants, that they're not welcome at evacuation shelters.
Sheriff Judd: "If you're not afraid of a gun, get one"
Polk County’s sheriff is sending out a call to arms. He says people should be armed and prepared just in case they are faced with an active shooter.
Polk County’s sheriff is sending out a call to arms. He says people should be armed and prepared just in case they are faced with an active shooter.
Growers battle citrus greening with giant tent
You can't see it from the road, but tucked away in a remote area of Lake Wales in Polk County is a vast operation set up to protect on the state's most vital commodities: The citrus industry.
You can't see it from the road, but tucked away in a remote area of Lake Wales in Polk County is a vast operation set up to protect on the state's most vital commodities: The citrus industry.
Sheriff blasts gun store after burglary
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is trying to find the suspects seen on surveillance video breaking into a gun store and smashing through several cases to steal guns.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is trying to find the suspects seen on surveillance video breaking into a gun store and smashing through several cases to steal guns.
NOAA's Hurricane Hunters moving to Lakeland
NOAA's famed Hurricane Hunters are getting a new home, but they won't be going far. The agency's Aircraft Operations Center will be moving from MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa to Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in time for the 2017 hurricane season.
NOAA's famed Hurricane Hunters are getting a new home, but they won't be going far. The agency's Aircraft Operations Center will be moving from MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa to Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in time for the 2017 hurricane season.
Exhibit features Polk Sheriff Grady Judd's photography
Sheriff Grady Judd is known as a tough-talker on camera, but did you know there's a softer side to the Polk County sheriff behind the lens?
Sheriff Grady Judd is known as a tough-talker on camera, but did you know there's a softer side to the Polk County sheriff behind the lens?
Petition launched for Lakeland woman to keep pet gator
A community is coming together in support of a Lakeland woman who is fighting to keep her pet alligator of 10 years.
A community is coming together in support of a Lakeland woman who is fighting to keep her pet alligator of 10 years.
Lakeland woman hopes to keep pet alligator, 'Rambo'
A Lakeland woman is hoping the Florida Wildlife Commission will allow her to keep her pet alligator, "Rambo," which is 15-years-old and has recently exceeded the allowable size for a pet alligator at a residence.
A Lakeland woman is hoping the Florida Wildlife Commission will allow her to keep her pet alligator, "Rambo," which is 15-years-old and has recently exceeded the allowable size for a pet alligator at a residence.
Polk sheriff under fire for outing transgender inmates
Hundreds of people get caught up in Polk County's prostitution stings every year. But four suspects in a sting called ‘Operation Naughty, Not Nice,’ is causing quite a stir nationally. The controversy is over the Polk County Sheriff's Office publicly identifying the suspects as transgender.
Hundreds of people get caught up in Polk County's prostitution stings every year. But four suspects in a sting called ‘Operation Naughty, Not Nice,’ is causing quite a stir nationally. The controversy is over the Polk County Sheriff's Office publicly identifying the suspects as transgender.
Inside look: Where Ringling's elephants retire
FOX 13 got a tour of the Ringling Brothers Elephant Conservation Center, the facility where circus elephants will live out their days. It's in an undisclosed location that spans 200 acres in the Green Swamp area of northern Polk County.
FOX 13 got a tour of the Ringling Brothers Elephant Conservation Center, the facility where circus elephants will live out their days. It's in an undisclosed location that spans 200 acres in the Green Swamp area of northern Polk County.
Sheriff Judd: Our force will always be with you
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is at it again!
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is at it again!
Sheriff Judd coins new word for criminals
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is trying to identify a man and woman posing as prospective home buyers then using that ruse to steal jewelry from distracted retirees.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is trying to identify a man and woman posing as prospective home buyers then using that ruse to steal jewelry from distracted retirees.
Behind the scenes of an Amazon warehouse
Amazon recently did the unthinkable. It invited us – what with our unblinking cameras and endless questions – for a peek inside its newest logistical lair.
Amazon recently did the unthinkable. It invited us – what with our unblinking cameras and endless questions – for a peek inside its newest logistical lair.