Valrico man charged with child abuse after DUI arrest with 2 kids in car: PCSO
A Valrico man has been charged with child abuse after he was arrested Friday night with two kids in car, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Valrico man has been charged with child abuse after he was arrested Friday night with two kids in car, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Grady Judd, Florida sheriffs crack down on illegal immigration: ‘The game has changed’
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd joined sheriffs across the state on Monday morning to discuss illegal immigration.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd joined sheriffs across the state on Monday morning to discuss illegal immigration.
Grady Judd: Illegal immigrant accused of enslaving, sexually abusing child for years faces upgraded charges
A man who Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd accuses of committing the "worst of the worst" crimes by enslaving and sexually abusing a child for years is facing upgraded charges for being in the country illegally.
A man who Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd accuses of committing the "worst of the worst" crimes by enslaving and sexually abusing a child for years is facing upgraded charges for being in the country illegally.
Polk County breaks ground on new water production facility to meet future water demand
Polk County broke ground Wednesday on a new water production facility to meet future water demand.
Polk County broke ground Wednesday on a new water production facility to meet future water demand.
Florida woman accused of stealing electricity called 911 before Great Dane attacked, injured deputy: PCSO
A Florida woman is facing a slew of charges after investigators said she was stealing electricity, sent a Great Dane to attack a deputy and had another dog on her property that was in poor health.
A Florida woman is facing a slew of charges after investigators said she was stealing electricity, sent a Great Dane to attack a deputy and had another dog on her property that was in poor health.
Grady Judd: Father, 2 teens charged in killing of Frostproof man suspected of selling marijuana on an app
The father of one of two teenagers accused of gunning down a Frostproof man they allegedly ordered marijuana from on an app has also been arrested.
The father of one of two teenagers accused of gunning down a Frostproof man they allegedly ordered marijuana from on an app has also been arrested.
Lakeland police trainee accused of stealing from Walmart
A Lakeland police trainee found himself on the other side of the law and out of a job after investigators say he stole items from a Winter Haven Walmart.
A Lakeland police trainee found himself on the other side of the law and out of a job after investigators say he stole items from a Winter Haven Walmart.
4-year-old boy dies after accidentally shooting himself in Davenport Friday: DPD
The 4-year-old boy who accidently shot himself in Davenport on Friday night has died, according to the Davenport Police Department.
The 4-year-old boy who accidently shot himself in Davenport on Friday night has died, according to the Davenport Police Department.
Dangerous hit-and-run U-Haul driver wanted after police chase: HCPD
Haines City police are looking for a dangerous hit-and-run U-Haul driver who recklessly drove away from officers on Friday night, according to HCPD.
Haines City police are looking for a dangerous hit-and-run U-Haul driver who recklessly drove away from officers on Friday night, according to HCPD.
Parents of 4-year-old boy who accidentally shot, killed himself will not be charged: Davenport police
Davenport's Chief of Police said he will not be filing charges against the parents of a boy who found his father's gun in his car and who accidentally shot and killed himself.
Davenport's Chief of Police said he will not be filing charges against the parents of a boy who found his father's gun in his car and who accidentally shot and killed himself.
Grady Judd: Teens shoot, kill suspected marijuana dealer after ordering weed on an app
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says both teens accused of shooting and killing a Frostproof man on Sunday evening have been arrested.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says both teens accused of shooting and killing a Frostproof man on Sunday evening have been arrested.
2nd swan theft suspect arrested, Polk deputies say
The second suspect accused of stealing a pair of swans and their eggs from a Polk County mobile home community has been arrested, the Polk County Sheriff's Office confirmed Monday.
The second suspect accused of stealing a pair of swans and their eggs from a Polk County mobile home community has been arrested, the Polk County Sheriff's Office confirmed Monday.
4-year-old boy in critical condition after shooting himself: DPD
A 4-year-old boy is in critical condition after Davenport Police say he allegedly accidently shot himself at a Davenport home.
A 4-year-old boy is in critical condition after Davenport Police say he allegedly accidently shot himself at a Davenport home.
Lake Wales woman arrested after allegedly stabbing 71-year-old man: LWPD
A Lake Wales woman has been arrested after police say she stabbed a 71-year-old man in the chest on Saturday morning.
A Lake Wales woman has been arrested after police say she stabbed a 71-year-old man in the chest on Saturday morning.
Safari Wilderness Ranch experience in Lakeland offering camel rides
The Safari Wilderness Ranch experience in Lakeland offers camel rides.
The Safari Wilderness Ranch experience in Lakeland offers camel rides.
International youth football tournament attracts thousands to Haines City
Thousands are in Haines City this weekend for an international youth football tournament featuring teams from Canada and cities throughout the United States.
Thousands are in Haines City this weekend for an international youth football tournament featuring teams from Canada and cities throughout the United States.
Student artwork on display at Lake Wales Public Library
One of the longest-running Lake Wales traditions highlights the artwork of students in the area.
One of the longest-running Lake Wales traditions highlights the artwork of students in the area.
Polk County to hire 75 new firefighters to improve work-life balance, reduce high turnover
Polk County will soon be looking to fill dozens of new firefighter, paramedic and EMT positions to reduce overtime hours-- a move the head of the local firefighter's union is calling "a step in the right direction."
Polk County will soon be looking to fill dozens of new firefighter, paramedic and EMT positions to reduce overtime hours-- a move the head of the local firefighter's union is calling "a step in the right direction."
Lakeland organization giving free prom attire with the promise of a drug-free night 13 years and counting
Prom season is just around the corner, and for many high school students, that means finding the perfect dress or suit.
Prom season is just around the corner, and for many high school students, that means finding the perfect dress or suit.
'Road rage' bullet on I-4 came within inches of young woman's head, sheriff asking for tips
A 22-year-old woman came just inches away from being shot in the head while driving along I-4 in Polk County on Wednesday afternoon between Polk City and Auburndale when a stray bullet shot across the interstate.
A 22-year-old woman came just inches away from being shot in the head while driving along I-4 in Polk County on Wednesday afternoon between Polk City and Auburndale when a stray bullet shot across the interstate.