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.
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.