State corrections officer claiming to be part-time Lyft driver arrested for disabled parking placard fraud
A trip to Publix led to the arrest of a Florida Department of Corrections officer after deputies said she parked in a handicapped space using a disabled parking placard that did not belong to her and was expired.
A trip to Publix led to the arrest of a Florida Department of Corrections officer after deputies said she parked in a handicapped space using a disabled parking placard that did not belong to her and was expired.
Dollar General shoplifting suspect takes Uber to steal from store: Grady Judd
An Uber driver helped Polk County deputies catch a suspected shoplifter.
An Uber driver helped Polk County deputies catch a suspected shoplifter.
Polk County man arrested for exposing himself to women at Winter Haven Walmart
A Polk County man was arrested for exposing himself to multiple women at a Walmart in Winter Haven in separate incidents.
A Polk County man was arrested for exposing himself to multiple women at a Walmart in Winter Haven in separate incidents.
Recovery, family and faith: Polk County woman thanks caregivers after nearly drowning
Not many people can say they survived a potential drowning and now, with a second chance at life, a Polk County woman is thanking her caregivers after her near-death experience a year ago.
Not many people can say they survived a potential drowning and now, with a second chance at life, a Polk County woman is thanking her caregivers after her near-death experience a year ago.
Tampa man hit, killed after stopping semi-truck having a mechanical issue: Deputies
A deadly crash closed a Mulberry road for several hours on Wednesday night.
A deadly crash closed a Mulberry road for several hours on Wednesday night.
More victims sought in case of Home Depot employee accused of voyeurism: Grady Judd
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a Home Depot employee preyed on an innocent child by secretly filming them showering and in bathrooms. Then they identified three more victims, but the investigation isn't over yet.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a Home Depot employee preyed on an innocent child by secretly filming them showering and in bathrooms. Then they identified three more victims, but the investigation isn't over yet.
Robotic assistant helping Lakeland doctors perform knee surgeries
Robot technology is becoming a fast-growing tool at Lakeland Regional Health.
Robot technology is becoming a fast-growing tool at Lakeland Regional Health.
Grady Judd: ‘Violent offender’ hiding from deputies falls through ceiling, gets bit by K-9
A K-9 with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office took a bite out of crime when it sunk its teeth into a suspect trying to hide from law enforcement officers.
A K-9 with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office took a bite out of crime when it sunk its teeth into a suspect trying to hide from law enforcement officers.
Grady Judd: Pinellas man accused in violent carjacking, threatened to shoot deputies after crash
A Pinellas County man was behind bars Wednesday following a series of alleged crimes that began in St. Petersburg and ended in Polk County.
A Pinellas County man was behind bars Wednesday following a series of alleged crimes that began in St. Petersburg and ended in Polk County.
Florida Poly students to debut in national solar car racing competition
Florida Polytechnic University students are leaving Wednesday to compete in a national solar car racing competition -- a first for the university.
Florida Polytechnic University students are leaving Wednesday to compete in a national solar car racing competition -- a first for the university.
1 teen killed, another hospitalized after crash in Winter Haven: PCSO
A 17-year-old Winter Haven boy died and a 15-year-old Deltona girl was critically injured in Winter Haven on Monday afternoon, according to deputies.
A 17-year-old Winter Haven boy died and a 15-year-old Deltona girl was critically injured in Winter Haven on Monday afternoon, according to deputies.
Black bear spotted roaming Lakeland neighborhood, FWC monitoring
Homeowners in a Lakeland neighborhood awoke to an unexpected visitor in their yards – a black bear.
Homeowners in a Lakeland neighborhood awoke to an unexpected visitor in their yards – a black bear.
Lakeland man's trip to Taco Bell lands him in jail
Polk County deputies say 34-year-old Marcus Jenkins of Lakeland was found asleep in the driver's seat of his car at the Taco Bell drive-thru on Highway 92 in Lakeland.
Polk County deputies say 34-year-old Marcus Jenkins of Lakeland was found asleep in the driver's seat of his car at the Taco Bell drive-thru on Highway 92 in Lakeland.
Polk County deputy resigns after arrest on domestic violence charges
A deputy has resigned after his arrest on domestic violence charges, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A deputy has resigned after his arrest on domestic violence charges, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
New Lakeland K9 makes first cocaine arrest during traffic stop
A new K9 with the Lakeland Police Department was part of its first cocaine arrest after helping officers detect drugs during a traffic stop this week.
A new K9 with the Lakeland Police Department was part of its first cocaine arrest after helping officers detect drugs during a traffic stop this week.
Polk County Sheriff's Office recruiting substitute school crossing guards for upcoming school year
If you have a bit of extra time on your hands, you could consider becoming a substitute school crossing guard.
If you have a bit of extra time on your hands, you could consider becoming a substitute school crossing guard.
Red, White and Kaboom draws nearly 50,000 to kick off Fourth of July festivities
Nearly 50,000 people showed up to Mirror Lake in Lakeland on July 3 to start the Fourth of July holiday weekend off loud and proud.
Nearly 50,000 people showed up to Mirror Lake in Lakeland on July 3 to start the Fourth of July holiday weekend off loud and proud.
Lakeland's City Garage Motorsports set to make on-track debut
Inside a nondescript auto repair shop along Combee Road in Lakeland sits the newest team under the NASCAR umbrella.
Inside a nondescript auto repair shop along Combee Road in Lakeland sits the newest team under the NASCAR umbrella.
City of Bartow conducting survey on proposed pool and aquatics program location options
The city of Bartow is proposing bringing back their pool and aquatics program after it was shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The city of Bartow is proposing bringing back their pool and aquatics program after it was shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic.
1 killed in fiery Haines City crash on US 27: Deputies
One person was killed, and two others were seriously injured in a fiery Haines City crash on U.S. 27 near Morrison Ranch Road Wednesday afternoon.
One person was killed, and two others were seriously injured in a fiery Haines City crash on U.S. 27 near Morrison Ranch Road Wednesday afternoon.