Lakeland mom arrested after ring linked to baby's deadly injuries: ‘I think I killed our son’
A 42-year-old Lakeland woman faces an aggravated child abuse charge after an autopsy revealed a 3-month-old boy died from violent head impacts rather than an accidental co-sleeping event, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A 42-year-old Lakeland woman faces an aggravated child abuse charge after an autopsy revealed a 3-month-old boy died from violent head impacts rather than an accidental co-sleeping event, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Man accused of DUI crawls through swamp with 2 kids after crash in Lakeland: LPD
A man accused of driving under the influence carried two young children into a wooded swampy marsh after a presumed rollover crash on Highway 33 in Lakeland on Wednesday, according to police.
A man accused of driving under the influence carried two young children into a wooded swampy marsh after a presumed rollover crash on Highway 33 in Lakeland on Wednesday, according to police.
Fort Meade commissioner files lawsuit to block recall campaign effort
Fort Meade City Commissioner Matthew Taylor has taken legal action to halt a citizen-led effort seeking to remove him and two other city leaders from office following controversial approval of a major tech facility.
Fort Meade City Commissioner Matthew Taylor has taken legal action to halt a citizen-led effort seeking to remove him and two other city leaders from office following controversial approval of a major tech facility.
Video: Trooper stops accused drunk driver traveling wrong way in Polk County with kid in car
A woman accused of being drunk and driving in the wrong direction with a child in the backseat was arrested after a trooper performed a P.I.T. maneuver to disable her vehicle.
A woman accused of being drunk and driving in the wrong direction with a child in the backseat was arrested after a trooper performed a P.I.T. maneuver to disable her vehicle.
Lake Wales man accused of beating man with clothes iron: PCSO
A Lake Wales man was arrested after Polk County detectives said he began his Labor Day by violently attacking another man with a clothes iron, causing the iron to break into pieces.
A Lake Wales man was arrested after Polk County detectives said he began his Labor Day by violently attacking another man with a clothes iron, causing the iron to break into pieces.
Jury selection underway in Bartow for 2020 Frostproof triple murder suspect
Jury selection is underway in Bartow as Tony "TJ" Wiggins stands trial for first-degree murder in the 2020 shooting deaths of three friends near Frostproof.
Jury selection is underway in Bartow as Tony "TJ" Wiggins stands trial for first-degree murder in the 2020 shooting deaths of three friends near Frostproof.
Church for the homeless in Lakeland offers meals, worship, and a true sense of belonging
Every Wednesday, hundreds of people gather at a colorful East Main Street ministry in Lakeland that provides hot meals, spiritual worship and job outreach programs.
Every Wednesday, hundreds of people gather at a colorful East Main Street ministry in Lakeland that provides hot meals, spiritual worship and job outreach programs.
Polk deputy, driver flown to hospital after head-on crash near Haines City: PCSO
A Polk County deputy and another driver were flown to a hospital after a crash early Friday morning near Haines City, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Polk County deputy and another driver were flown to a hospital after a crash early Friday morning near Haines City, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Polk County K9 Ace honored at Bartow City Hall after being shot in line of duty
Newly retired Polk County K9 Ace received official recognition on Thursday at Bartow City Hall after surviving a line-of-duty gunshot wound.
Newly retired Polk County K9 Ace received official recognition on Thursday at Bartow City Hall after surviving a line-of-duty gunshot wound.
Grady Judd: 2 of Lakeland’s top 5 drug dealers arrested in 'Operation End of Worlds'
A wiretap investigation shattered a massive drug trafficking ring operating out of Lakeland, resulting in 39 arrests and the seizure of enough fentanyl to kill a million people, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced Thursday.
A wiretap investigation shattered a massive drug trafficking ring operating out of Lakeland, resulting in 39 arrests and the seizure of enough fentanyl to kill a million people, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced Thursday.
Guatemalan woman was in U.S. illegally, arrested after backing into Polk deputy's patrol vehicle: PCSO
A Guatemalan woman living in the United States illegally was arrested early Wednesday after she backed her vehicle into a Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy's patrol vehicle during a traffic stop in Lakeland, according to PCSO.
A Guatemalan woman living in the United States illegally was arrested early Wednesday after she backed her vehicle into a Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy's patrol vehicle during a traffic stop in Lakeland, according to PCSO.
Independent probe launched into former Bartow Police Chief Stephen Walker
An independent investigator has taken over the internal affairs probe into former Bartow Police Chief Stephen Walker as county authorities conduct a parallel criminal inquiry.
An independent investigator has taken over the internal affairs probe into former Bartow Police Chief Stephen Walker as county authorities conduct a parallel criminal inquiry.
Florida woman accused of drugging Haines City man she met on dating app
An Orlando woman was arrested Tuesday for intentionally poisoning a Haines City man she met on a dating app.
An Orlando woman was arrested Tuesday for intentionally poisoning a Haines City man she met on a dating app.
Florida AG, law enforcement agencies issue comments on automated license plate readers
State leaders and local law enforcement agencies issued comments on automated license plate readers (ALPRs) Tuesday – just one day after FDOT ordered that ALPRs be removed from state highway rights of way within 30 days.
State leaders and local law enforcement agencies issued comments on automated license plate readers (ALPRs) Tuesday – just one day after FDOT ordered that ALPRs be removed from state highway rights of way within 30 days.
Bound by books and love: Bartow couple celebrates 50 years in business, 60 years married
In downtown Bartow, Bartow Christian Books and Gifts has become more than a small bookstore. For nearly 50 years, Bo and Sandy Raulerson have built it around faith, service and relationships.
In downtown Bartow, Bartow Christian Books and Gifts has become more than a small bookstore. For nearly 50 years, Bo and Sandy Raulerson have built it around faith, service and relationships.
Illegal immigrant arrested in Polk County sexual battery, home invasion
An illegal immigrant was arrested in Polk County after deputies said he attacked and sexually battered an elderly woman in her Mulberry home.
An illegal immigrant was arrested in Polk County after deputies said he attacked and sexually battered an elderly woman in her Mulberry home.
Polk man arrested, accused of attacking pregnant woman: PCSO
A man was arrested after Polk County deputies said he grabbed a pregnant woman by the neck and pushed her to the floor Sunday night near Lakeland.
A man was arrested after Polk County deputies said he grabbed a pregnant woman by the neck and pushed her to the floor Sunday night near Lakeland.
Polk County crash: 78-year-old man hit, killed on Dundee Road
A 78-year-old man was killed Friday night after being hit by a car while trying to cross Dundee Road near Overlook Drive with a flashlight, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A 78-year-old man was killed Friday night after being hit by a car while trying to cross Dundee Road near Overlook Drive with a flashlight, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Bartow police chief resignation: Internal affairs investigation launched
Bartow Police Chief Stephen Walker stepped down from his role and is now under investigation following an employee complaint.
Bartow Police Chief Stephen Walker stepped down from his role and is now under investigation following an employee complaint.
Polk County fire chaplain laid to rest after deadly Eagle Lake dump truck crash
A Polk County Fire Rescue volunteer chaplain was laid to rest Wednesday — one week after he was killed in an Eagle Lake crash involving a dump truck.
A Polk County Fire Rescue volunteer chaplain was laid to rest Wednesday — one week after he was killed in an Eagle Lake crash involving a dump truck.