Suspect accused of opening fire on 2 Lakeland officers arrested in Tampa
Two Lakeland police officers are breathing a sigh of relief after they say a man opened fire on them Tuesday evening, leaving their vehicle riddled with bullets.
Two Lakeland police officers are breathing a sigh of relief after they say a man opened fire on them Tuesday evening, leaving their vehicle riddled with bullets.
Loved ones of flight instructor killed in Winter Haven plane crash plan 5K run to advocate for safer skies
A Winter Haven mother is honoring her daughter and three others who were killed in a mid-air plane collision last year.
A Winter Haven mother is honoring her daughter and three others who were killed in a mid-air plane collision last year.
Governor DeSantis announces $8.5M increase in funds to fight fentanyl
Governor Ron DeSantis will be in Polk County on Wednesday for a joint press conference with Sheriff Grady Judd.
Governor Ron DeSantis will be in Polk County on Wednesday for a joint press conference with Sheriff Grady Judd.
1 killed in Polk County train crash: Deputies
A collision between a cargo train and a pickup truck killed one person in north Lakeland on Tuesday afternoon.
A collision between a cargo train and a pickup truck killed one person in north Lakeland on Tuesday afternoon.
Southeastern University's 'Life Skills House' prepares special needs students for the future
Special needs students at Southeastern University will soon have a new space on campus to help prepare them for the future. It's an important initiative for the often underserved community.
Special needs students at Southeastern University will soon have a new space on campus to help prepare them for the future. It's an important initiative for the often underserved community.
Motorcyclist killed after colliding with driver making U-turn in Lakeland, deputies say
A 44-year-old Mulberry man died after a crash in north Lakeland on Friday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A 44-year-old Mulberry man died after a crash in north Lakeland on Friday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Anonymous donors help Polk County art and cultural organizations after DeSantis veto
Members of the community in Polk County are stepping up to financially support local organizations impacted by Governor Ron DeSantis' veto of all art and cultural funding earlier this summer.
Members of the community in Polk County are stepping up to financially support local organizations impacted by Governor Ron DeSantis' veto of all art and cultural funding earlier this summer.
'2004 Trifecta': Polk County produces documentary 20 years after direct hits from 3 hurricanes
Polk County took three direct hits 20 years ago from back-to-back hurricanes – Charley, Frances and Jeanne. County officials commemorated that historic hurricane season with a 30-minute documentary.
Polk County took three direct hits 20 years ago from back-to-back hurricanes – Charley, Frances and Jeanne. County officials commemorated that historic hurricane season with a 30-minute documentary.
2 suspects at large after stealing from 7-Eleven in Polk County: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is searching for two ‘juvenile females’ caught on camera stealing from a 7-Eleven store last month.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is searching for two ‘juvenile females’ caught on camera stealing from a 7-Eleven store last month.
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.