Deadly Lakeland motorcycle crash under investigation

A two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a 26-year-old Lakeland man on Wednesday night, according to the Lakeland Police Department. 

Free camp exposes music to over 100 kids each summer

Each summer for over a decade, around 100 kids and teens get exposed to music through a free camp from Sandy's MusicGirls.

Suspect's brother killed after attacking deputy with piece of lumber: PCSO

An investigation is underway after a deputy-involved shooting that left one man dead in Frostproof on Friday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Machete-wielding man dies after partner stabs him in self-defense, Lake Wales police say

Police in Lake Wales say a man attacked his longtime partner with a machete at an apartment complex on Thursday, leading her to stab him in self-defense, killing him.

'Juvenile delinquent' accused of firing shots in 'ambush' after arranging fight on social media: PCSO

A 16-year-old convicted felon is facing a long list of new charges after Polk County deputies say he arranged a fight with another teen on social media, then showed up with a gun and opened fire.

Deadly stabbing under investigation in Lake Wales

One person is dead and another is in the hospital following a stabbing in Lake Wales on Thursday afternoon. 

Sheriff Grady Judd takes kids fishing as part of annual community outreach event

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd continued an annual tradition on Wednesday, hosting more than 100 children for the "Fishin' with Sheriff Judd" event.

Former police officer arrested for DUI after nearly striking Polk County deputy’s vehicle: PCSO

A former Connecticut police officer who was terminated for misconduct in 2020 has been arrested in Polk County for DUI after deputies say he nearly crashed into a deputy’s patrol vehicle.