Sheriff Grady Judd dons $50K in ‘drip’ seized during illegal drug trafficking bust that nabbed 32
On Friday, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd wore a thick gold chain around his neck, a matching bracelet and waved around a gun during a press conference to make a point about the dangers of drug trafficking.
On Friday, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd wore a thick gold chain around his neck, a matching bracelet and waved around a gun during a press conference to make a point about the dangers of drug trafficking.
Avon Park corrections officer accused of striking woman during domestic dispute
A corrections officer in Avon Park found himself on the other side of the law Thursday after deputies say he struck a woman twice on the face while they were arguing at home.
A corrections officer in Avon Park found himself on the other side of the law Thursday after deputies say he struck a woman twice on the face while they were arguing at home.
Bartow police to enhance transparency with body, dash cameras following controversial traffic stop
Bartow police officers are set to receive new equipment, including body cams and dash cams, following a controversial traffic stop that sparked a demand for greater transparency.
Bartow police officers are set to receive new equipment, including body cams and dash cams, following a controversial traffic stop that sparked a demand for greater transparency.
Florida man ‘frustrated with work’ fires shots into air with stolen gun: PCSO
A convicted felon found himself back behind bars in Florida after Polk County deputies say he let workplace frustrations get the best of him.
A convicted felon found himself back behind bars in Florida after Polk County deputies say he let workplace frustrations get the best of him.
Polk County first responders help deliver baby at home
Polk County Fire Rescue is praising a group of first responders who worked quickly to deliver a baby within minutes of arriving at a home.
Polk County Fire Rescue is praising a group of first responders who worked quickly to deliver a baby within minutes of arriving at a home.
Polk County's recent fatal crashes underscore urgent call for improved road safety infrastructure
Polk County deputies are currently investigating two consecutive fatal crashes, one of which involves a hit-and-run driver.
Polk County deputies are currently investigating two consecutive fatal crashes, one of which involves a hit-and-run driver.
Lake Wales considering building BMX facility
The City of Lake Wales wants to dip its toe into the sports tourism market, beginning with a unique sport that currently lacks a dedicated facility in Central Florida.
The City of Lake Wales wants to dip its toe into the sports tourism market, beginning with a unique sport that currently lacks a dedicated facility in Central Florida.
Several arrests on Lake Winterset including DUI boater crashing into dock: Affidavits
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says that a reckless boater was arrested and charged with a DUI after colliding with a dock on Lake Winterset.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says that a reckless boater was arrested and charged with a DUI after colliding with a dock on Lake Winterset.
Illegal immigrant charged with DUI after crashing into fence, leaving scene: PCSO
A Nicaraguan man in the U.S. illegally is facing serious charges after Polk County deputies say he crashed into a fenced yard while drunk, then walked away from the scene.
A Nicaraguan man in the U.S. illegally is facing serious charges after Polk County deputies say he crashed into a fenced yard while drunk, then walked away from the scene.
Polk County deputies investigating deadly hit-and-run
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit-and-run that left a person dead early Monday.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit-and-run that left a person dead early Monday.
Central Florida non-profit teaches kids in schools about e-bike, e-scooter safety amid rise in injuries
Amid an alarming rise in pediatric e-bike injuries, a Central Florida non-profit is teaching kids how to stay safe while riding e-bikes and e-scooters.
Amid an alarming rise in pediatric e-bike injuries, a Central Florida non-profit is teaching kids how to stay safe while riding e-bikes and e-scooters.
Grady Judd announces arrests in 2 separate murder cases: 'The bottom line is we come after you'
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd spoke Friday on a pair of arrests in separate murder cases.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd spoke Friday on a pair of arrests in separate murder cases.
Linemen community rallies behind Auburndale native shocked on work site in Seminole
Two utility contractors are fighting for their lives in the hospital after an electrical incident at a work site in Seminole Tuesday afternoon. One of these men, a young father, has roots in Polk County.
Two utility contractors are fighting for their lives in the hospital after an electrical incident at a work site in Seminole Tuesday afternoon. One of these men, a young father, has roots in Polk County.
Bartow family narrowly survives after part of 80-ton crane falls through home
A Bartow family is incredibly fortunate to be unharmed after a section of an 80-ton crane crashed through their roof.
A Bartow family is incredibly fortunate to be unharmed after a section of an 80-ton crane crashed through their roof.
Florida man killed after pickup truck flips on I-4 in Polk County
A Port Charlotte man was killed on I-4 in Polk County after his pickup truck flipped early Tuesday morning, according to deputies.
A Port Charlotte man was killed on I-4 in Polk County after his pickup truck flipped early Tuesday morning, according to deputies.
Polk County deputies searching for 'armed and dangerous' suspect after man shot, killed in motel parking lot
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says an "armed and dangerous" man is on the run after shooting and killing another man on Tuesday night.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says an "armed and dangerous" man is on the run after shooting and killing another man on Tuesday night.
2 dead after mobile home fire in Auburndale
Two people are dead after a mobile home fire in Auburndale on Tuesday afternoon, according to officials.
Two people are dead after a mobile home fire in Auburndale on Tuesday afternoon, according to officials.
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with disabled car on Auburndale overpass, police investigating
The Auburndale Police Department has released more information about a crash that killed a motorcyclist early in the morning on August 2.
The Auburndale Police Department has released more information about a crash that killed a motorcyclist early in the morning on August 2.
Grady Judd vows to make more arrests on Lake Winterset after weekend ‘riot’: ‘Bring lots of bond money’
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says rowdy boaters pulling up to the ‘Point’ on Lake Winterset to fight, defecate and engage in sexual activity have ‘unleashed the teeth of the dog, and now it’s going to start biting you."
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says rowdy boaters pulling up to the ‘Point’ on Lake Winterset to fight, defecate and engage in sexual activity have ‘unleashed the teeth of the dog, and now it’s going to start biting you."
1 killed in crash on I-4 in Polk County
A deadly crash shut down the eastbound side of I-4 in Polk County for hours early Tuesday.
A deadly crash shut down the eastbound side of I-4 in Polk County for hours early Tuesday.