Florida man claims he ‘blacked out’ on meth, PCP before trying to carjack contractor at gunpoint: PCSO
A Polk County K-9 helped catch an attempted carjacker who is accused of threatening a Frontier Communications contractor at gunpoint before running into the woods.
A Polk County K-9 helped catch an attempted carjacker who is accused of threatening a Frontier Communications contractor at gunpoint before running into the woods.
FDOT accelerates I-4 plan to ease congestion between Disney World, ChampionsGate
One of the most congested stretches of highway in the U.S., I-4 near ChampionsGate, is undergoing a fast-tracked expansion to tackle Central Florida’s growing traffic demands.
One of the most congested stretches of highway in the U.S., I-4 near ChampionsGate, is undergoing a fast-tracked expansion to tackle Central Florida’s growing traffic demands.
2 arrested in Christmas Day armed robbery at Davenport gas station: ‘I will shoot you’
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says two people were not celebrating Christmas appropriately when they pulled into a Davenport 7-11 and robbed a man at gunpoint.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says two people were not celebrating Christmas appropriately when they pulled into a Davenport 7-11 and robbed a man at gunpoint.
Florida man with ‘Alone’ face tattoo among company in Polk County jail following ‘one-man crime wave:' PCSO
A Florida man accused of going on a ‘one-man crimewave’ in Polk County last month celebrated his 24th birthday behind bars.
A Florida man accused of going on a ‘one-man crimewave’ in Polk County last month celebrated his 24th birthday behind bars.
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.