Polk County attorney arrested for stealing more than $1.7M from client's trust, Sheriff Grady Judd says
A Polk County attorney was arrested for stealing more than $1.7 million from his client's trust and then gambling it all away.
A Polk County attorney was arrested for stealing more than $1.7 million from his client's trust and then gambling it all away.
Grady Judd: George Jenkins High student arrested for threatening mass shooting
A 16-year-old student at George Jenkins High School in Lakeland was arrested for threatening a mass shooting at a school, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said.
A 16-year-old student at George Jenkins High School in Lakeland was arrested for threatening a mass shooting at a school, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said.
Septic haulers ask Polk County commissioners for relief after waste treatment facility shuts down
Septic haulers are asking Polk County leaders for some type of relief after a major waste treatment facility shut down. They're concerned customers and the environment are going to end up paying the price.
Septic haulers are asking Polk County leaders for some type of relief after a major waste treatment facility shut down. They're concerned customers and the environment are going to end up paying the price.
Carjacking suspect leads officers on high-speed pursuit, rams 3 Bartow police cars: BPD
A man faces felony charges after Bartow police said he carjacked a driver, then led officers on a high-speed pursuit.
A man faces felony charges after Bartow police said he carjacked a driver, then led officers on a high-speed pursuit.
Antwan Glover arrested again by same officer in viral 2022 arrest, police release bodycam video
Lakeland's Chief of Police is addressing the most recent arrest of a man who was at the center of a viral arrest back in 2022. Just days ago, the same officer who was involved in that incident arrested Glover again.
Lakeland's Chief of Police is addressing the most recent arrest of a man who was at the center of a viral arrest back in 2022. Just days ago, the same officer who was involved in that incident arrested Glover again.
Missing kayaker found dead after disappearing underwater at Lake McLeod: PCSO
An 18-year-old Eagle Lake man went missing on Sunday afternoon while kayaking at Lake McLeod, according to officials.
An 18-year-old Eagle Lake man went missing on Sunday afternoon while kayaking at Lake McLeod, according to officials.
Lakeland child cancer patient surprised with Cybertruck parade: 'It makes me happy'
A 10-year-old girl in Lakeland has another fight ahead of her. She’s battling stage four cancer for the third time. Her community surprised her with her very own Taylor Swift-themed Cybertruck parade.
A 10-year-old girl in Lakeland has another fight ahead of her. She’s battling stage four cancer for the third time. Her community surprised her with her very own Taylor Swift-themed Cybertruck parade.
Officials still searching for missing 18-year-old at Lake McLeod on Monday
Multiple agencies are searching for a missing kayaker at Lake McLeod in Eagle Lake.
Multiple agencies are searching for a missing kayaker at Lake McLeod in Eagle Lake.
Parents arrested in two separate cases for leaving child in hot car in Lake Wales
The Lake Wales Police Department is investigating two separate cases of parents leaving their child in a hot car within just the last two weeks.
The Lake Wales Police Department is investigating two separate cases of parents leaving their child in a hot car within just the last two weeks.
Polk County schools renegotiate school bus camera contract after scrutiny over potential state law violation
Polk County Public Schools' Safe Stop program has come under scrutiny for potentially being out of compliance with state law.
Polk County Public Schools' Safe Stop program has come under scrutiny for potentially being out of compliance with state law.
Man shot, critically injured after fight in Lake Wales; alleged gunman arrested
A Lakes Wales man is charged with attempted first-degree murder in the shooting of another man.
A Lakes Wales man is charged with attempted first-degree murder in the shooting of another man.
Suspect accused of opening fire on 2 Lakeland officers arrested in Tampa
Two Lakeland police officers are breathing a sigh of relief after they say a man opened fire on them Tuesday evening, leaving their vehicle riddled with bullets.
Two Lakeland police officers are breathing a sigh of relief after they say a man opened fire on them Tuesday evening, leaving their vehicle riddled with bullets.
Loved ones of flight instructor killed in Winter Haven plane crash plan 5K run to advocate for safer skies
A Winter Haven mother is honoring her daughter and three others who were killed in a mid-air plane collision last year.
A Winter Haven mother is honoring her daughter and three others who were killed in a mid-air plane collision last year.
Governor DeSantis announces $8.5M increase in funds to fight fentanyl
Governor Ron DeSantis will be in Polk County on Wednesday for a joint press conference with Sheriff Grady Judd.
Governor Ron DeSantis will be in Polk County on Wednesday for a joint press conference with Sheriff Grady Judd.
1 killed in Polk County train crash: Deputies
A collision between a cargo train and a pickup truck killed one person in north Lakeland on Tuesday afternoon.
A collision between a cargo train and a pickup truck killed one person in north Lakeland on Tuesday afternoon.
Southeastern University's 'Life Skills House' prepares special needs students for the future
Special needs students at Southeastern University will soon have a new space on campus to help prepare them for the future. It's an important initiative for the often underserved community.
Special needs students at Southeastern University will soon have a new space on campus to help prepare them for the future. It's an important initiative for the often underserved community.
Motorcyclist killed after colliding with driver making U-turn in Lakeland, deputies say
A 44-year-old Mulberry man died after a crash in north Lakeland on Friday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A 44-year-old Mulberry man died after a crash in north Lakeland on Friday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Anonymous donors help Polk County art and cultural organizations after DeSantis veto
Members of the community in Polk County are stepping up to financially support local organizations impacted by Governor Ron DeSantis' veto of all art and cultural funding earlier this summer.
Members of the community in Polk County are stepping up to financially support local organizations impacted by Governor Ron DeSantis' veto of all art and cultural funding earlier this summer.
'2004 Trifecta': Polk County produces documentary 20 years after direct hits from 3 hurricanes
Polk County took three direct hits 20 years ago from back-to-back hurricanes – Charley, Frances and Jeanne. County officials commemorated that historic hurricane season with a 30-minute documentary.
Polk County took three direct hits 20 years ago from back-to-back hurricanes – Charley, Frances and Jeanne. County officials commemorated that historic hurricane season with a 30-minute documentary.
2 suspects at large after stealing from 7-Eleven in Polk County: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is searching for two ‘juvenile females’ caught on camera stealing from a 7-Eleven store last month.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is searching for two ‘juvenile females’ caught on camera stealing from a 7-Eleven store last month.