Florida man sets camper on fire, punches K-9 after domestic violence incident: PCSO
A man faces a list of charges after Polk County deputies say he violently threatened his partner, then set his camper on fire and punched a K-9 repeatedly as deputies tried to arrest him.
A man faces a list of charges after Polk County deputies say he violently threatened his partner, then set his camper on fire and punched a K-9 repeatedly as deputies tried to arrest him.
Florida woman accused of hitting estranged husband's girlfriend with car: PCSO
A woman faces an attempted murder charge after Polk County deputies say she purposely hit another woman with her car after spotting the victim with the suspect's estranged husband.
A woman faces an attempted murder charge after Polk County deputies say she purposely hit another woman with her car after spotting the victim with the suspect's estranged husband.
Deputy accidentally shoots self in leg while fending off dog attack: PCSO
A Polk County deputy is recovering after shooting herself in the leg during a dog attack on Sunday, according to the sheriff's office.
A Polk County deputy is recovering after shooting herself in the leg during a dog attack on Sunday, according to the sheriff's office.
Grady Judd: Man with knife who wanted to be shot, killed by deputy in Lake Wales
A Polk County sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man Friday afternoon after the man came at them with a knife, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
A Polk County sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man Friday afternoon after the man came at them with a knife, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Polk County assistant principal accused of having teen student rub her feet
An assistant principal in Polk County is under arrest, accused of inappropriate behavior with a 13-year-old student.
An assistant principal in Polk County is under arrest, accused of inappropriate behavior with a 13-year-old student.
Man sentenced to 20 years for hit-and-run that killed Bartow High School student weeks from graduation
The man who hit and killed a Bartow High School student weeks from graduation, then left the scene, is headed to prison after a judge handed down a 20-year sentence on Thursday.
The man who hit and killed a Bartow High School student weeks from graduation, then left the scene, is headed to prison after a judge handed down a 20-year sentence on Thursday.
Target coming to new major shopping, dining and retail center in Haines City
Haines City, one of the state and nation's fastest growing cities, will soon feature a new shopping, dining, and living experience.
Haines City, one of the state and nation's fastest growing cities, will soon feature a new shopping, dining, and living experience.
Florida man with more than 20 arrests back behind bars after crime spree: PCSO
A man is in the Polk County Jail for the 21st time after deputies say he stole an SUV along with other items during his latest crime spree.
A man is in the Polk County Jail for the 21st time after deputies say he stole an SUV along with other items during his latest crime spree.
Deputy involved in rollover crash between cruiser, semi-truck: PCSO
A Polk County deputy is recovering after being involved in a rollover crash with a semi-truck early Wednesday, according to the sheriff's office.
A Polk County deputy is recovering after being involved in a rollover crash with a semi-truck early Wednesday, according to the sheriff's office.
1 killed in string of related crashes including 2 hit-and-runs: APD
One person died early Tuesday after a car hit a tree following two hit-and-run crashes – all of which Auburndale police say are related.
One person died early Tuesday after a car hit a tree following two hit-and-run crashes – all of which Auburndale police say are related.
Person trying to put out fire with garden hose pulled from Mulberry blaze: PCFR
Polk County firefighters pulled an individual from a fire was trying to douse the blaze with a fire hose before they arrived.
Polk County firefighters pulled an individual from a fire was trying to douse the blaze with a fire hose before they arrived.
"He's ready for the moment." — Bartow High School basketball coach talks Walter Clayton Jr., National Title
The player making all the difference for the Florida Gators is Walter Clayton Jr., a native of Lake Wales, who has led the Gators to their first title game since 2007.
The player making all the difference for the Florida Gators is Walter Clayton Jr., a native of Lake Wales, who has led the Gators to their first title game since 2007.
Depot 303 in finishing stages before grand opening in downtown Mulberry
The city's newest hub for dining and gathering is in its finishing stages before its grand opening.
The city's newest hub for dining and gathering is in its finishing stages before its grand opening.
Inside a Blue Angels flight: FOX 13’s Allie Corey soars above Sun n’ Fun Expo in Lakeland
The 51st Sun n' Fun expo in Lakeland is where the legendary U.S. Navy Blue Angels will awe thousands of spectators with their daring aerial shows. Before they got into formation, FOX 13’s Allie Corey got to take a ride on Wednesday on Blue Angel #7 high above the skies of the Tampa Bay area.
The 51st Sun n' Fun expo in Lakeland is where the legendary U.S. Navy Blue Angels will awe thousands of spectators with their daring aerial shows. Before they got into formation, FOX 13’s Allie Corey got to take a ride on Wednesday on Blue Angel #7 high above the skies of the Tampa Bay area.
Grady Judd: Accused ring leader behind illegal gambling house charged with money laundering
A Lakeland man is facing money laundering charges after deputies said he was the ring leader behind an illegal gambling house.
A Lakeland man is facing money laundering charges after deputies said he was the ring leader behind an illegal gambling house.
Auburndale mother arrested after lying to protect daughter accused in hit-and-run that left child hospitalized
An Auburndale mother was arrested after police said she lied to protect her daughter accused in a hit-and-run crash that left a 6-year-old child hospitalized, according to police.
An Auburndale mother was arrested after police said she lied to protect her daughter accused in a hit-and-run crash that left a 6-year-old child hospitalized, according to police.
These Florida cities could see home prices fall
Florida is experiencing a housing affordability crisis and high insurance rates.
Florida is experiencing a housing affordability crisis and high insurance rates.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 Cat dies from cancer
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its K-9s.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its K-9s.
Mosaic to start pilot road project using radioactive waste material in Polk County soon
The Mosaic Company, a producer of phosphate, will soon be starting a pilot road project in Polk County that will use a controversial waste material.
The Mosaic Company, a producer of phosphate, will soon be starting a pilot road project in Polk County that will use a controversial waste material.
Dashcam video helps catch road rage suspect accused of pointing gun at truck: PCSO
A man faces charges days after Polk County deputies say he pointed a gun at two men during a road rage incident, with dashcam video from the victims' truck helping investigators catch the suspect.
A man faces charges days after Polk County deputies say he pointed a gun at two men during a road rage incident, with dashcam video from the victims' truck helping investigators catch the suspect.