Polk Sheriff Grady Judd bids nostalgic farewell to 'Haunted Jail Tour'
It's sad news for fans of the Haunted Jail Tour in Polk County. This will be the attraction's final year as the building off of North Broadway in downtown Bartow will be torn down.
It's sad news for fans of the Haunted Jail Tour in Polk County. This will be the attraction's final year as the building off of North Broadway in downtown Bartow will be torn down.
Lake Bonny flooding relief in sight as pumps arrive to water-logged community
Lakeland residents along Lake Bonny are feeling their calls for help have been answered nearly two weeks after Hurricane Milton flooded their homes and neighborhoods.
Lakeland residents along Lake Bonny are feeling their calls for help have been answered nearly two weeks after Hurricane Milton flooded their homes and neighborhoods.
Grady Judd: Polk County man shot, killed by deputies after pointing gun at them, killing wife
Polk County deputies shot and killed a man accused of pointing his gun at them and killing his own wife at a home in Haines City.
Polk County deputies shot and killed a man accused of pointing his gun at them and killing his own wife at a home in Haines City.
The negative affects of storms on the Bay Area's farmland explained
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused heartache for millions as Floridians scrambled to prepare for and find safety twice in just two weeks. Since the storms, the state has focused on surveying the damage and offering aid to displaced residents.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused heartache for millions as Floridians scrambled to prepare for and find safety twice in just two weeks. Since the storms, the state has focused on surveying the damage and offering aid to displaced residents.
Sheriff Grady Judd claims Amendment 3 is about ‘corporate greed’ during meeting with Florida’s first lady
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis spoke against Amendment 3 during a joint press conference on Tuesday.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis spoke against Amendment 3 during a joint press conference on Tuesday.
How cameras on Hillsborough and Polk County are catching reckless drivers
The company that installed new cameras on all Hillsborough County Public School (HCPS) buses said thousands of citations have already been written this school year for drivers who illegally passed stopped school buses.
The company that installed new cameras on all Hillsborough County Public School (HCPS) buses said thousands of citations have already been written this school year for drivers who illegally passed stopped school buses.
Woman pulls gun on Polk County Uber driver who refused to let her dog ride in the car: PCSO
A Polk County woman with a history of criminal activity is back behind bars after deputies say she became irate when an Uber driver wouldn’t let her dog ride in his car.
A Polk County woman with a history of criminal activity is back behind bars after deputies say she became irate when an Uber driver wouldn’t let her dog ride in his car.
Lake Bonny residents to confront Lakeland city leaders over home flooding: 'I just want it done'
Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Milton, dozens of people living near Lake Bonny in Lakeland are planning to attend a city commission meeting to discuss solutions to the lingering stormwater that has taken up residence at their doorsteps.
Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Milton, dozens of people living near Lake Bonny in Lakeland are planning to attend a city commission meeting to discuss solutions to the lingering stormwater that has taken up residence at their doorsteps.
Escaped felon captured at girlfriend’s house in Winter Haven: Police
A convicted felon is back behind bars and his girlfriend is facing charges after police say he escaped from a Kissimmee transition house last month.
A convicted felon is back behind bars and his girlfriend is facing charges after police say he escaped from a Kissimmee transition house last month.
Residents along Lake Bonny still dealing with flooding, demanding answers
It has been nine days since Hurricane Milton hit Polk County and dumped more than a foot of rainfall in 24 hours.
It has been nine days since Hurricane Milton hit Polk County and dumped more than a foot of rainfall in 24 hours.
Pets separated from owners in Polk County after Hurricane Milton
After Hurricane Milton, more than 100 pets were found in the streets of Polk County and are now taken in by animal control. Now, the Polk County Sheriff's Office is looking to reunite the pets with their owners.
After Hurricane Milton, more than 100 pets were found in the streets of Polk County and are now taken in by animal control. Now, the Polk County Sheriff's Office is looking to reunite the pets with their owners.
Disney employee among 157 nabbed in Polk County human trafficking bust: Grady Judd
More than 150 people, including a Disney employee and 25 illegal immigrants, have been arrested in an undercover human trafficking sweep in Polk County that also led to the rescue of four potential human trafficking victims.
More than 150 people, including a Disney employee and 25 illegal immigrants, have been arrested in an undercover human trafficking sweep in Polk County that also led to the rescue of four potential human trafficking victims.
Church, ministries join forces to help feed tens of thousands in aftermath of Hurricane Milton
Churches and ministries are joining forces to feed tens of thousands of people in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
Churches and ministries are joining forces to feed tens of thousands of people in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
Burglary suspects accused of breaking into and damaging Lake Wales home in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton
Two people are back behind bars after deputies say they broke into a vacant Lake Wales home ‘to escape Hurricane Milton’ and trashed it.
Two people are back behind bars after deputies say they broke into a vacant Lake Wales home ‘to escape Hurricane Milton’ and trashed it.
Polk County residents get help from 18 insurance companies, FEMA at Insurance Village in Lakeland
If you need to file an insurance claim or just want that face-to-face interaction with your insurance company, you can have that at the Insurance Village.
If you need to file an insurance claim or just want that face-to-face interaction with your insurance company, you can have that at the Insurance Village.
Polk County Schools reopen after Hurricane Milton
Polk County will return to school this week after being out of class for Hurricane Milton.
Polk County will return to school this week after being out of class for Hurricane Milton.
'We're at our wit's end': Lakeland community flooded out by Hurricane Milton
Monday marks five days for residents of a mobile home community, and neighborhoods surrounding Lake Bonny have been dealing with floodwater caused by Hurricane Milton.
Monday marks five days for residents of a mobile home community, and neighborhoods surrounding Lake Bonny have been dealing with floodwater caused by Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton recovery in Polk County: How can residents get help?
Polk County’s Emergency Management Director Paul Womble held a news conference on Saturday laying out the recovery efforts underway after Hurricane Milton.
Polk County’s Emergency Management Director Paul Womble held a news conference on Saturday laying out the recovery efforts underway after Hurricane Milton.
Missing Lakeland man with Alzheimer’s found dead in flooded yard after wandering away: PCSO
The body of a missing 83-year-old Lakeland man has been located by Polk County deputies.
The body of a missing 83-year-old Lakeland man has been located by Polk County deputies.
Northwest Lakeland residents work hard to bounce back after Hurricane Milton
Northwest Lakeland experienced a lot of flooding from the heavy rainfall caused by Hurricane Milton.
Northwest Lakeland experienced a lot of flooding from the heavy rainfall caused by Hurricane Milton.