Grady Judd tells teens accused of making bomb threat to high school principal it’s not ‘harmless pranks’
Two 18-year-olds are accused of making bomb threats to the principal of Ridge Community High School in Haines City.
Two 18-year-olds are accused of making bomb threats to the principal of Ridge Community High School in Haines City.
Motorcyclist killed in crash while trying to pass FedEx truck in no-passing zone: PCSO
A motorcyclist died on Monday after Polk County deputies say he crashed into a FedEx truck while trying to pass in a no-passing zone.
A motorcyclist died on Monday after Polk County deputies say he crashed into a FedEx truck while trying to pass in a no-passing zone.
Winter Haven receives $1.5 million grant to improve railroad access at Logistics Park
Governor Ron DeSantis presented a $1.5 million check to the City of Winter Haven to expand railroad access on Monday.
Governor Ron DeSantis presented a $1.5 million check to the City of Winter Haven to expand railroad access on Monday.
Publix with larger format and expanded offerings coming to Polk County
The home of Publix will soon be getting a new store that will be more than just your average grocery store.
The home of Publix will soon be getting a new store that will be more than just your average grocery store.
Polk County seniors find passion in bowling league
Many Polk County seniors have found a passion in a bowling league at Maple Lanes Lakeland.
Many Polk County seniors have found a passion in a bowling league at Maple Lanes Lakeland.
Driver killed after speeding SUV crashes into tractor-trailer: PCSO
A man died after Polk County deputies say he crashed his SUV into a tractor-trailer “at a very high rate of speed" on Thursday night.
A man died after Polk County deputies say he crashed his SUV into a tractor-trailer “at a very high rate of speed" on Thursday night.
Winter Haven PD stands by officers after incident involving child who had hands behind back
The Winter Haven Police Department is standing behind its officers, but also signaling potential changes, after an incident on Tuesday afternoon involving a small child that sparked strong reactions on social media.
The Winter Haven Police Department is standing behind its officers, but also signaling potential changes, after an incident on Tuesday afternoon involving a small child that sparked strong reactions on social media.
Winter Haven PD releases bodycam video after photo of child with hands behind back circulates on social media
The Winter Haven Police Department is addressing an incident that happened Tuesday afternoon involving a small child while officers worked to detain two people.
The Winter Haven Police Department is addressing an incident that happened Tuesday afternoon involving a small child while officers worked to detain two people.
Lakeland Regional to open freestanding ER on southside to accommodate growing population
Lakeland Regional Health is ranked No. 2 in the country for the busiest emergency room department, and now they're opening their first freestanding department in south Lakeland to accommodate more patients.
Lakeland Regional Health is ranked No. 2 in the country for the busiest emergency room department, and now they're opening their first freestanding department in south Lakeland to accommodate more patients.
Lakeland’s George Lowe remembered by best friend and longtime radio personality
Space Ghost was a cartoon born in the 1960s, but by the 90s, "Space Ghost Coast to Coast" turned him into a celebrity interviewer.
Space Ghost was a cartoon born in the 1960s, but by the 90s, "Space Ghost Coast to Coast" turned him into a celebrity interviewer.
Florida man accused of taking out ‘man bits’ in back of Lyft ride from Walmart to mobile home park: PCSO
A Florida man found himself in handcuffs after deputies say he was caught with his pants down in the back of a Lyft.
A Florida man found himself in handcuffs after deputies say he was caught with his pants down in the back of a Lyft.
Grady Judd on man arrested for DUI while taking kids to Disney World: 'Drunker than Cooter Brown'
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is sharing new insight into the arrest of a man with prior DUI convictions who's now accused of driving drunk with kids in the car while heading to Disney World.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is sharing new insight into the arrest of a man with prior DUI convictions who's now accused of driving drunk with kids in the car while heading to Disney World.
Petition calls for rejection of proposed 2,000+ home community in Bartow
A new large-scale neighborhood is being proposed off State Road 60, but some residents believe the project will not benefit an already growing county.
A new large-scale neighborhood is being proposed off State Road 60, but some residents believe the project will not benefit an already growing county.
Alligator attack: 911 call reveals gator bit woman, snatched life vest as group kayaked in Polk County
A 911 call is shedding light on what happened when an alligator attacked a woman who was kayaking with a group of 30 people on Monday in a canal near the Polk/Osceola County line.
A 911 call is shedding light on what happened when an alligator attacked a woman who was kayaking with a group of 30 people on Monday in a canal near the Polk/Osceola County line.
Florida man crashes stolen motorcycle, claims not to know why he was sitting next to it: PCSO
A man with a long criminal history faces charges after Polk County deputies say he crashed a stolen motorcycle, then told investigators he had no idea why he was even sitting next to it.
A man with a long criminal history faces charges after Polk County deputies say he crashed a stolen motorcycle, then told investigators he had no idea why he was even sitting next to it.
Wanted Florida man hiding from Polk deputies captured by K9: ‘Pedigreed loser’
A Florida man who Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd calls a ‘pedigreed loser’ was arrested after a K9 took a bite out of crime.
A Florida man who Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd calls a ‘pedigreed loser’ was arrested after a K9 took a bite out of crime.
Alligator attacks woman paddling in Polk County: FWC
A woman was hospitalized on Monday after officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said she was bitten by an alligator at Tiger Creek Canal in Polk County.
A woman was hospitalized on Monday after officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said she was bitten by an alligator at Tiger Creek Canal in Polk County.
City of Lakeland votes to remove fluoride from drinking water
The City of Lakeland has joined the growing list of local governments in Florida voting to remove fluoride from drinking water after commissioners signed off on the move Monday.
The City of Lakeland has joined the growing list of local governments in Florida voting to remove fluoride from drinking water after commissioners signed off on the move Monday.
Florida man tased, arrested on drug charges after taking off from traffic stop, crashing truck: HCPD
A man faces serious charges after Haines City police say he took off from a traffic stop, crashed his truck, then tried to run before being tased – all while he had 4 pounds of meth and more than $23,000 in cash on him.
A man faces serious charges after Haines City police say he took off from a traffic stop, crashed his truck, then tried to run before being tased – all while he had 4 pounds of meth and more than $23,000 in cash on him.
Woman seen sitting in middle of U.S. 92 hit, killed by SUV: PCSO
A woman seen sitting in the middle of U.S. 92 was hit by an SUV and killed on Saturday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A woman seen sitting in the middle of U.S. 92 was hit by an SUV and killed on Saturday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.