Man donates boat to couple who lost houseboat in Debby: 'I’d rather the boat have a good home'
A Polk County man donated his sailboat to a Gulfport couple who lost their houseboat in Hurricane Debby.
A Polk County man donated his sailboat to a Gulfport couple who lost their houseboat in Hurricane Debby.
Family Elder Law's attorney admits to misappropriating funds from trusts, leading to firms shutting down
It's now clear why Family Elder Law offices in Polk County closed their doors abruptly earlier this month. The firm's attorney, Jason Penrod, admitted to the highest court in the state that he misappropriated funds from his clients.
It's now clear why Family Elder Law offices in Polk County closed their doors abruptly earlier this month. The firm's attorney, Jason Penrod, admitted to the highest court in the state that he misappropriated funds from his clients.
2 DCF employees arrested in Polk County on back-to-back days for unrelated incidents: PCSO
Two employees with the Florida Department of Children and Families were arrested in Polk County in back-to-back days for unrelated crimes.
Two employees with the Florida Department of Children and Families were arrested in Polk County in back-to-back days for unrelated crimes.
Suspect rammed into Lakeland police vehicles at shopping plaza, crashed near park: LPD
A suspect is behind bars after ramming into Lakeland police vehicles and leading officers on a chase along U.S. 98 Monday afternoon, according to investigators.
A suspect is behind bars after ramming into Lakeland police vehicles and leading officers on a chase along U.S. 98 Monday afternoon, according to investigators.
Tampa man killed in head-on crash with semi-truck: PCSO
A 36-year-old Tampa man died in Polk County early Saturday morning after crashing into a semi-truck, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A 36-year-old Tampa man died in Polk County early Saturday morning after crashing into a semi-truck, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Polk County father accused of leaving 3-year-old in hot car while grocery shopping
A Frostproof father was arrested on Friday after officials said he left his 3-year-old boy in a hot car in a grocery store parking lot in Lake Wales.
A Frostproof father was arrested on Friday after officials said he left his 3-year-old boy in a hot car in a grocery store parking lot in Lake Wales.
3 arrested in Polk County for operating 'Cannibus,' mobile marijuana dispensary: Grady Judd
Three people were arrested in Polk County for operating a mobile marijuana dispensary, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Three people were arrested in Polk County for operating a mobile marijuana dispensary, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Suspect in Hard Rock jackpot ambush was arrested 1 month prior for falling asleep in Taco Bell drive-thru
One of the two suspects arrested for ambushing, robbing and shooting a couple after they hit a jackpot at a Tampa casino made headlines a month earlier for his arrest in Polk County.
One of the two suspects arrested for ambushing, robbing and shooting a couple after they hit a jackpot at a Tampa casino made headlines a month earlier for his arrest in Polk County.
Sheriff Grady Judd: Group of illegal immigrants stole nearly $1.7 million in property across Florida
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd briefed the media on a 17-month investigation into a group that burglarized homes across the state.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd briefed the media on a 17-month investigation into a group that burglarized homes across the state.
Homeless man arrested for deadly stabbing of woman at Winter Haven construction site: Police
A man was arrested in the deadly stabbing of a woman at a construction site in Winter Haven in late July, according to police.
A man was arrested in the deadly stabbing of a woman at a construction site in Winter Haven in late July, according to police.
Peace River dangerously close to overflowing, City of Bartow to host community meeting
Hurricane Debby dropped a lot of water on Polk County and now the Peace River is dangerously close to overflowing.
Hurricane Debby dropped a lot of water on Polk County and now the Peace River is dangerously close to overflowing.
Polk County man stabbed roommate over argument on who spent the most on fueling their car: PCSO
A Polk County man is accused of stabbing his roommate over an argument regarding who spent the most on fuel for their shared vehicle.
A Polk County man is accused of stabbing his roommate over an argument regarding who spent the most on fuel for their shared vehicle.
Dog dies after Haines City home set ablaze by lightning strike
A Haines City home was decimated by a fire caused by a lightning strike on Sunday, according to authorities.
A Haines City home was decimated by a fire caused by a lightning strike on Sunday, according to authorities.
VIDEO: Suspects accused of tunneling through wall to steal from Polk County thrift store
Two suspects are accused of tunneling through a Polk County business to break into a thrift store and rob it earlier this month, according to authorities.
Two suspects are accused of tunneling through a Polk County business to break into a thrift store and rob it earlier this month, according to authorities.
Polk County school buses to feature new technology upgrades
Summer is almost over and kids will be heading back to school on Monday in the Tampa Bay area. In Polk County, school buses will feature some new technology upgrades.
Summer is almost over and kids will be heading back to school on Monday in the Tampa Bay area. In Polk County, school buses will feature some new technology upgrades.
Lake Wales business owners concerned about ongoing Park Avenue construction project
Some business owners are concerned about an ongoing construction project in downtown Lake Wales' historic core.
Some business owners are concerned about an ongoing construction project in downtown Lake Wales' historic core.
Video: Gun-wielding masked robber steals universal key from postal worker in Poinciana: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating the armed robbery of a mail carrier.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating the armed robbery of a mail carrier.
Monae Nichols places sixth in Olympics long jump finals, Auburndale supporters couldn't be prouder
Even though Polk County's Monae Nichols didn't take home the Gold in the Olympics women's long jump finals, her fans in Auburndale are making it known they support her no matter what.
Even though Polk County's Monae Nichols didn't take home the Gold in the Olympics women's long jump finals, her fans in Auburndale are making it known they support her no matter what.
Pedestrian hit, killed by box truck in Lakeland
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a box truck in Lakeland early Thursday morning, according to authorities.
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a box truck in Lakeland early Thursday morning, according to authorities.