Lakeland father charged with DUI manslaughter after crash that killed 5-year-old daughter, injured son
A Lakeland father has been arrested more than a month after a car crash that killed his 5-year-old daughter and seriously injured his son, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Lakeland father has been arrested more than a month after a car crash that killed his 5-year-old daughter and seriously injured his son, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Repeat dine-and-dash offender arrested after third offense: WHPD
A repeat dine-and-dash offender has been arrested again after he left the Hungry Crab in Winter Haven without paying his tab, according to police.
A repeat dine-and-dash offender has been arrested again after he left the Hungry Crab in Winter Haven without paying his tab, according to police.
Officials: Florida man shoots off own finger, arrested after attempted first-degree murder
The Haines City Police Department says Jervin Omar Mendieta Romero, 40, has been arrested and is being charged with attempted first-degree murder.
The Haines City Police Department says Jervin Omar Mendieta Romero, 40, has been arrested and is being charged with attempted first-degree murder.
Hillsborough Co. deputy arrested for battery of a woman who lived with him: PCSO
A Hillsborough County deputy has been arrested for battery after reports of an altercation with a woman who lived with him, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Hillsborough County deputy has been arrested for battery after reports of an altercation with a woman who lived with him, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
VIDEO RELEASED: 2 women shot while driving in Haines City, looking for vehicle of interest: HCPD
A woman is dead and another is recovering from her injuries after a shooting in Haines City on Friday night, according to the Haines City Police Department, and now officials are looking for a dark-colored, four-door sedan.
A woman is dead and another is recovering from her injuries after a shooting in Haines City on Friday night, according to the Haines City Police Department, and now officials are looking for a dark-colored, four-door sedan.
Florida family seeks help identifying semi driver after I-4 crash, FHP investigating
A Florida family is seeking assistance in identifying a semi-truck driver they said did not stop following a crash on Interstate 4.
A Florida family is seeking assistance in identifying a semi-truck driver they said did not stop following a crash on Interstate 4.
Woman killed, man hurt in head-on crash: PCSO
A 24-year-old Kissimmee woman died after her car crashed head-on into a pickup truck in Haines City on Saturday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A 24-year-old Kissimmee woman died after her car crashed head-on into a pickup truck in Haines City on Saturday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Grady Judd: 'Evil, nasty, scary, ugly' man sexually touches teen inside Lakeland restaurant
A convicted sex offender is under arrest, accused of touching the buttocks of a 16-year-old girl at the Chick-fil-A restaurant in Lakeland.
A convicted sex offender is under arrest, accused of touching the buttocks of a 16-year-old girl at the Chick-fil-A restaurant in Lakeland.
Winter Haven PD looking for hit and run driver
Winter Haven Police are looking for the driver of a Jeep that crashed into a parked car on a residential street.
Winter Haven Police are looking for the driver of a Jeep that crashed into a parked car on a residential street.
Former Polk County teacher wanting to ‘grow and groom’ student deleted texts so wife wouldn’t find them: PCSO
A former teacher who is accused of having a sexual relationship with a student at Kathleen High School last year has been arrested.
A former teacher who is accused of having a sexual relationship with a student at Kathleen High School last year has been arrested.
Lake Wales teacher accused of breaking into ex-girlfriend’s home, strangling her new boyfriend: PCSO
A middle school teacher in Lake Wales has been placed on administrative leave after deputies arrested him on several charges including burglary and strangulation.
A middle school teacher in Lake Wales has been placed on administrative leave after deputies arrested him on several charges including burglary and strangulation.
Florida woman busted for speeding in school zone bites deputy after drugs found in car: PCSO
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said a Clermont woman was not spreading joy this holiday season when she battered one deputy and tried to bite another after she was caught with drugs and a suspended license while speeding in a school zone.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said a Clermont woman was not spreading joy this holiday season when she battered one deputy and tried to bite another after she was caught with drugs and a suspended license while speeding in a school zone.
Homeowner shoots, holds intruder at gunpoint until police arrive: LWPD
A Lake Wales homeowner shot an intruder in the leg and held him at gunpoint until police arrived Tuesday night, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
A Lake Wales homeowner shot an intruder in the leg and held him at gunpoint until police arrived Tuesday night, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
Lakeland woman accused of leaving 4 children in car while drinking at Winter Haven lounge
A Lakeland woman is accused of leaving four children alone in a vehicle while she drank at a lounge in Winter Haven, according to deputies.
A Lakeland woman is accused of leaving four children alone in a vehicle while she drank at a lounge in Winter Haven, according to deputies.
Polk County deputy died by suicide: PSCO
A Polk County deputy committed suicide in his Davenport home on Sunday night, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced.
A Polk County deputy committed suicide in his Davenport home on Sunday night, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced.
Head-on Polk County crash kills 1, seriously injures 1: PCSO
A deadly Polk County crash is under investigation.
A deadly Polk County crash is under investigation.
Motorcyclist dies after crash that shut down I-275 northbound lanes Friday, FHP says
A Winter Haven motorcyclist is dead after a crash that closed down the northbound lanes of I-275 Friday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Winter Haven motorcyclist is dead after a crash that closed down the northbound lanes of I-275 Friday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Bartow man kills father, injures mom because dad wanted him to stop playing video games and get a job: PCSO
A Bartow man is dead and a woman is fighting for her life after deputies say their son shot them Saturday night and bolted.
A Bartow man is dead and a woman is fighting for her life after deputies say their son shot them Saturday night and bolted.
Lakeland woman accused of threatening ‘evil’ insurance company: ‘Delay, deny, depose. You people are next’
Editor's note: In Polk County Court, the assistant State Attorney for the 10th Judicial Circuit "No Billed" the case of Briana Boston on the charge "Written or Electronic Threats to Kill or do Bodily Injury."
Editor's note: In Polk County Court, the assistant State Attorney for the 10th Judicial Circuit "No Billed" the case of Briana Boston on the charge "Written or Electronic Threats to Kill or do Bodily Injury."
Legoland ending storied water skiing show
A symbol of Old Florida is skiing off into the sunset.
A symbol of Old Florida is skiing off into the sunset.