Polk County ‘mostly spared’ by Hurricane Helene
As coastal Bay Area counties spent Friday assessing the damage from Hurricane Helene, things were relatively normal in Polk County.
As coastal Bay Area counties spent Friday assessing the damage from Hurricane Helene, things were relatively normal in Polk County.
Pinellas County evacuees seek refuge in Lakeland
Evacuees from Pinellas County are heeding the storm surge warnings caused by Hurricane Helene and are seeking refuge in Polk County.
Evacuees from Pinellas County are heeding the storm surge warnings caused by Hurricane Helene and are seeking refuge in Polk County.
Polk County providing mutual aid to North Florida after Hurricane Helene
Polk County is avoiding a direct hit from Hurricane Helene, but officials and homeowners are still preparing for tropical storm conditions.
Polk County is avoiding a direct hit from Hurricane Helene, but officials and homeowners are still preparing for tropical storm conditions.
Hurricane Helene: Polk County updates & information
Polk County does not have a mandatory evacuation policy.
Polk County does not have a mandatory evacuation policy.
Polk County’s annual Haunted Jail Tour returns for 'one last time'
The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced the dates for their annual Haunted Jail Tour.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced the dates for their annual Haunted Jail Tour.
1 killed, 1 seriously injured after crash on I-4 in Lakeland: FHP
A driver died at the scene of a crash in Polk County on Sunday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A driver died at the scene of a crash in Polk County on Sunday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
1 killed, 9 hurt in pair of crashes in Polk County: PCSO
One person is dead and six others are hurt after two separate crashes just 15 minutes apart on Sunday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
One person is dead and six others are hurt after two separate crashes just 15 minutes apart on Sunday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
1 dead, 4 hospitalized after head-on crash in Lakeland: Police
One person died at the scene of a crash on Saturday night, according to officials.
One person died at the scene of a crash on Saturday night, according to officials.
Convicted felon caught with fake license plate during traffic stop in Polk County, troopers say
Troopers stopped a driver who was seen driving erratically on Friday night and discovered that he was using a fake license plate, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers stopped a driver who was seen driving erratically on Friday night and discovered that he was using a fake license plate, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Teen accused of murdering mom to be tried as adult, investigators reevaluating father's death
A 17-year-old boy charged with stabbing his mother to death in Polk County is now being tried as an adult. More than a year earlier, he was also accused of killing his father in Oklahoma.
A 17-year-old boy charged with stabbing his mother to death in Polk County is now being tried as an adult. More than a year earlier, he was also accused of killing his father in Oklahoma.
Adaptive waterski competition underway in Polk County
Athletes from around the country are in Polk County to compete in the Adaptive Waterski Three Event Nationals. The three-day competition is underway at the Lake Myrtle Sports Park in Auburndale.
Athletes from around the country are in Polk County to compete in the Adaptive Waterski Three Event Nationals. The three-day competition is underway at the Lake Myrtle Sports Park in Auburndale.
‘Spirited’ shoplifting suspects busted when boozy birthday bash turns into liquor larceny: Deputies
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says it wants to help a ‘spirited’ shoplifting suspect celebrate her birthday with ‘a nice pair of silver bracelets, a spiffy blue outfit, and a free portrait of herself’ after they say she talked three of her friends into a liquor larceny to celebrate her big day.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says it wants to help a ‘spirited’ shoplifting suspect celebrate her birthday with ‘a nice pair of silver bracelets, a spiffy blue outfit, and a free portrait of herself’ after they say she talked three of her friends into a liquor larceny to celebrate her big day.
24 Polk County students arrested for written threats since start of 2024 school year, authorities say
Since the start of the 2024-2025 school year in Polk County, 24 students have been arrested for written or online threats, Superintendent Fred Heid announced on Thursday.
Since the start of the 2024-2025 school year in Polk County, 24 students have been arrested for written or online threats, Superintendent Fred Heid announced on Thursday.
Lakeland man arrested for stealing phone, wallet from person he played pickleball with
A man was arrested in Lakeland after stealing a phone and wallet from someone he had just played pickleball with.
A man was arrested in Lakeland after stealing a phone and wallet from someone he had just played pickleball with.
Should the City of Lakeland install more red-light cameras?
As more people move to Lakeland and traffic increases, city officials, including police, are discussing whether to install more red-light cameras.
As more people move to Lakeland and traffic increases, city officials, including police, are discussing whether to install more red-light cameras.
Man arrested after leading deputies on pursuit from Polk County reaching 130+ mph
A fugitive was arrested in Florida late Tuesday night after leading authorities on a multi-county pursuit starting in Polk County and reaching speeds of over 130 mph.
A fugitive was arrested in Florida late Tuesday night after leading authorities on a multi-county pursuit starting in Polk County and reaching speeds of over 130 mph.
Florida mother gives birth in Polk County Sheriff’s Office parking lot
A Florida newborn is the proud owner of a talking Sheriff Grady Judd doll after she decided to make her way into the world in the parking lot of a Polk County Sheriff’s Office substation.
A Florida newborn is the proud owner of a talking Sheriff Grady Judd doll after she decided to make her way into the world in the parking lot of a Polk County Sheriff’s Office substation.
Grady Judd: Over 100 suspects arrested, 57 guns seized during violent gang investigation
Nearly 150 people have been arrested, and 57 guns have been taken off Polk County streets because of the Violent Gang Investigative Task Force.
Nearly 150 people have been arrested, and 57 guns have been taken off Polk County streets because of the Violent Gang Investigative Task Force.
Polk County utilities and waste collection fees will increase starting Oct. 1
In just two weeks, Polk County Utilities customers can expect to pay more for waste collection and utilities.
In just two weeks, Polk County Utilities customers can expect to pay more for waste collection and utilities.
Police searching for 3 suspects who used counterfeit $100 bill to buy lottery tickets in Auburndale
Officials say they are searching for three suspects who exchanged counterfeit money for lottery tickets at a Beverage Castle in Auburndale on Friday night.
Officials say they are searching for three suspects who exchanged counterfeit money for lottery tickets at a Beverage Castle in Auburndale on Friday night.