Ex-substitute teacher arrested for showing elementary students sexually explicit photos: Lake Wales police
An ex-substitute teacher in Lake Wales was arrested for showing elementary school students sexually explicit photos of herself, police said.
An ex-substitute teacher in Lake Wales was arrested for showing elementary school students sexually explicit photos of herself, police said.
Hardee County corrections officer arrested for DUI told deputies it’s going to cost him his job: PCSO
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says the recent behavior of a Hardee County corrections officer was reckless and unacceptable after he showed nearly maximum signs of impairment in all field sobriety tests.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says the recent behavior of a Hardee County corrections officer was reckless and unacceptable after he showed nearly maximum signs of impairment in all field sobriety tests.
6-year-old Lakeland boy accidentally shoots himself in head: LPD
A 6-year-old boy is in critical condition after police say he found a gun and accidentally shot himself in the head on Sunday afternoon.
A 6-year-old boy is in critical condition after police say he found a gun and accidentally shot himself in the head on Sunday afternoon.
Man dies after motorcycle crashes into van in Polk County
A man died after a crash involving his motorcycle and a van at a Polk County intersection on Sunday night, according to the sheriff's office.
A man died after a crash involving his motorcycle and a van at a Polk County intersection on Sunday night, according to the sheriff's office.
'Express Yourself' works of art on display in Lakeland
As you walk through the RP Funding Center, chances are you’ll come across art created by local artists, thanks to a partnership with the Lakeland Arts Association.
As you walk through the RP Funding Center, chances are you’ll come across art created by local artists, thanks to a partnership with the Lakeland Arts Association.
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.