Man arrested after dog found dead, 2 others malnourished in Polk cruelty case: 'A great disregard for life'
A man faces felony animal cruelty charges after leaving three dogs alone for several days, leading to one dog's death, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A man faces felony animal cruelty charges after leaving three dogs alone for several days, leading to one dog's death, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Polk County organizations send supplies to Florida counties, other states impacted by hurricane
Organizations in Polk County are helping those affected by the hurricane in and out of state.
Organizations in Polk County are helping those affected by the hurricane in and out of state.
Florida man accused of ‘horrific’ animal abuse at Polk County rental property where he kept his dogs
A man who was renting a property in Davenport is behind bars on several charges after deputies discovered decomposing dogs, ‘criminally neglected’ dogs, and an unpermitted landfill on Sylvan Ramble Road.
A man who was renting a property in Davenport is behind bars on several charges after deputies discovered decomposing dogs, ‘criminally neglected’ dogs, and an unpermitted landfill on Sylvan Ramble Road.
Tampa man providing storm relief in Taylor County accused of stealing from Hurricane Helene victim: PCSO
Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested a Tampa man they say stole from a man who lost everything when Hurricane Helene made landfall in Taylor County.
Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested a Tampa man they say stole from a man who lost everything when Hurricane Helene made landfall in Taylor County.
Polk County man faces charges in Jan. 6 riot at U.S. Capitol
A Polk County man faces criminal charges in connection to the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
A Polk County man faces criminal charges in connection to the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
'Thrill-seeking' Polk County deputy caught pleasuring himself in public resigns from sheriff’s office: PCSO
A deputy in Polk County found himself on the other side of the law after investigators say he was touching himself in the nude in an open are of a Davenport apartment complex.
A deputy in Polk County found himself on the other side of the law after investigators say he was touching himself in the nude in an open are of a Davenport apartment complex.
Polk County home health aide accused of sleeping on the job arrested in man’s death: ‘He was old anyway'
A home health aide in Polk County is being held without bond after investigators say she fell asleep, and an 86-year-old man died in her care.
A home health aide in Polk County is being held without bond after investigators say she fell asleep, and an 86-year-old man died in her care.
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.