Lakeland gang busted under white collar statutes after forging PPP documents
Prosecutors say members of a gang involved in a mass shooting that got a lot of attention are now behind bars after being caught stealing COVID relief money from the government.
Prosecutors say members of a gang involved in a mass shooting that got a lot of attention are now behind bars after being caught stealing COVID relief money from the government.
Lake Wales officer and K9 dragged by driver during traffic stop, bodycam released
An officer with the Lake Wales Police Department and his K9 partner are recovering at home after being dragged and hit during a traffic stop on Sunday.
An officer with the Lake Wales Police Department and his K9 partner are recovering at home after being dragged and hit during a traffic stop on Sunday.
Polk County elementary teacher accused of hitting student
A Polk County elementary school teacher was arrested for hitting a student, according to officials with the school district.
A Polk County elementary school teacher was arrested for hitting a student, according to officials with the school district.
Grady Judd: ‘Operation Bad Odds’ illegal gambling investigation leads to 28 arrests
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says more than two dozen people, including several store owners, are facing charges after an undercover illegal gambling investigation dubbed "Operation Bad Odds."
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says more than two dozen people, including several store owners, are facing charges after an undercover illegal gambling investigation dubbed "Operation Bad Odds."
Lakeland native Gabby Tedesco hopes to grow wrestling after winning gold at Pan Am games
Gabby Tedesco sure knows how to stand out in the wrestling world.
Gabby Tedesco sure knows how to stand out in the wrestling world.
2,000-acre Polk County wildlife habitat — home to eagles, Florida panthers — protected from development
Thousands of acres of a Polk County wildlife habitat, once at risk of becoming a resort development, are now protected forever.
Thousands of acres of a Polk County wildlife habitat, once at risk of becoming a resort development, are now protected forever.
Charge dropped against deputy accused of DUI while on duty
Update as of Sept. 3, 2025:
Update as of Sept. 3, 2025:
Polk County leaders approve Lake Winterset restrictions after large brawl
Polk County commissioners approved a measure that cracks down on bad behavior weeks after a brawl on Lake Winterset led to several arrests and strong words from Sheriff Grady Judd.
Polk County commissioners approved a measure that cracks down on bad behavior weeks after a brawl on Lake Winterset led to several arrests and strong words from Sheriff Grady Judd.
Felon brothers arrested for threatening couple at gunpoint over riding ATVs in front of home: PCSO
A pair of brothers with dozens of felony convictions between them are in trouble with the law again after Polk County deputies say they pulled a gun on a couple who rode their ATVs near the brothers' home.
A pair of brothers with dozens of felony convictions between them are in trouble with the law again after Polk County deputies say they pulled a gun on a couple who rode their ATVs near the brothers' home.
Polk County man accused of dragging Lake Wales officer, K9 while driving off from traffic stop
A Polk County man is behind bars after dragging a police officer and K9 during a traffic stop, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
A Polk County man is behind bars after dragging a police officer and K9 during a traffic stop, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
Child among 3 killed in fiery Polk County crash
Three people, including a young child, died after Polk County deputies say a car crashed into a tree and caught fire.
Three people, including a young child, died after Polk County deputies say a car crashed into a tree and caught fire.
Illegal immigrant twins arrested for burglarizing homes under construction: PCSO
Polk County deputies say a pair of twins who are in the United States illegally stole tens of thousands of dollars worth of items from unfinished homes.
Polk County deputies say a pair of twins who are in the United States illegally stole tens of thousands of dollars worth of items from unfinished homes.
World War II veteran, remaining survivor of U.S.S. Yorktown to celebrate 101st birthday in Polk County
The remaining survivor of the U.S. Navy's U.S.S. Yorktown during World War II is celebrating his 101st Birthday this weekend.
The remaining survivor of the U.S. Navy's U.S.S. Yorktown during World War II is celebrating his 101st Birthday this weekend.
Polk County Fire crews reunite with family after emergency baby delivery
Every day, Polk County Fire crews answer calls for help, but one call in particular was very special – they helped welcome a new life into the world.
Every day, Polk County Fire crews answer calls for help, but one call in particular was very special – they helped welcome a new life into the world.
Zoning shakeup coming to Polk County high schools. Here’s how you can weigh in
Polk County Public Schools is launching a series of community town halls to gather feedback on a sweeping rezoning plan that will affect every high school in the district.
Polk County Public Schools is launching a series of community town halls to gather feedback on a sweeping rezoning plan that will affect every high school in the district.
Exhibit explores how Florida Southern College may look if Frank Lloyd Wright finished designing its buildings
Using old renders, drawings and notes, ‘The College of Tomorrow’ exhibit at The Ashley Gibson Barnett (The AGB) Museum of Art hopes to show what Florida Southern College's campus could have looked like had the renowned architect completed his vision.
Using old renders, drawings and notes, ‘The College of Tomorrow’ exhibit at The Ashley Gibson Barnett (The AGB) Museum of Art hopes to show what Florida Southern College's campus could have looked like had the renowned architect completed his vision.
Grady Judd wipes smile off face of illegal immigrant who attacked federal agent in Lakeland
An illegal immigrant with several outstanding warrants has been taken into custody after attacking and hospitalizing a federal ICE agent during a traffic stop in Lakeland, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
An illegal immigrant with several outstanding warrants has been taken into custody after attacking and hospitalizing a federal ICE agent during a traffic stop in Lakeland, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
Lake Wales Arts Council creates Studio 60 class to fill need
Each year, the Lake Wales Arts Council offers summer camps for kids. During the school year, a variety of adult classes and workshops are offered.
Each year, the Lake Wales Arts Council offers summer camps for kids. During the school year, a variety of adult classes and workshops are offered.
Semi-truck crash in Polk County spills wood across road, sends driver to hospital
A rollover crash involving a semi-truck caused traffic delays along a stretch of SR 60 in Polk County on Monday.
A rollover crash involving a semi-truck caused traffic delays along a stretch of SR 60 in Polk County on Monday.
Woman arrested after leaving scene of deadly crash in Lakeland: PCSO
A 24-year-old woman has been arrested and charged after she allegedly drove off after hitting and killing a pedestrian in Lakeland on W Highland Street.
A 24-year-old woman has been arrested and charged after she allegedly drove off after hitting and killing a pedestrian in Lakeland on W Highland Street.