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.
Polk County fire chief resigns after report details 'toxic' workplace, low morale at department
Polk County Fire Chief Hezedean Smith has resigned after reports surfaced of a toxic workplace and low morale at the fire rescue department.
Polk County Fire Chief Hezedean Smith has resigned after reports surfaced of a toxic workplace and low morale at the fire rescue department.
How is Polk County preparing for Florida's new homeless camping and sleeping law?
An anti-public camping and sleeping law will be going into effect in the state in just a few weeks.
An anti-public camping and sleeping law will be going into effect in the state in just a few weeks.
Grady Judd: Polk County man accused of shooting into neighbor’s home overdoses during SWAT standoff
A dispute between neighbors over one not lighting a cigarette for the other early Wednesday morning led to shots fired and a man dying during a standoff with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
A dispute between neighbors over one not lighting a cigarette for the other early Wednesday morning led to shots fired and a man dying during a standoff with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Grady Judd says teen accused of murdering his mother also killed his father: 'Violent predator'
A 17-year-old has been arrested after deputies say he killed his mother on Sunday evening.
A 17-year-old has been arrested after deputies say he killed his mother on Sunday evening.
Major FDOT projects to improve road safety in Tampa Bay area begin
Pasco and Polk counties have some of the most dangerous highways in the state, with hundreds of crashes each year. The Florida Department of Transportation is investing millions in making roadways safer, from U.S. 19 to U.S. 98.
Pasco and Polk counties have some of the most dangerous highways in the state, with hundreds of crashes each year. The Florida Department of Transportation is investing millions in making roadways safer, from U.S. 19 to U.S. 98.
Polk County says goodbye to curbside recycling, introduces two new 'green' initiatives
Polk County is discontinuing its curbside recycling program in its unincorporated areas next month, but they are implementing a pair of 'green' initiatives they say will protect the environment.
Polk County is discontinuing its curbside recycling program in its unincorporated areas next month, but they are implementing a pair of 'green' initiatives they say will protect the environment.
Lakeland man accused of shooting neighbor to death in fatal feud: ‘How do you like me now?’
A feud between two neighbors took a deadly turn in Lakeland on Tuesday morning.
A feud between two neighbors took a deadly turn in Lakeland on Tuesday morning.
New report alleges toxic work environment, low morale at Polk County Fire Rescue
A new report is shedding light on allegations of a toxic work environment at Polk County Fire Rescue.
A new report is shedding light on allegations of a toxic work environment at Polk County Fire Rescue.
Lakeland police chief finds officers' use of force reasonable in arrest of teen seen punched, tased
After completing an internal investigation, Lakeland's Chief of Police found his officers' use of force while arresting a teenager was reasonable.
After completing an internal investigation, Lakeland's Chief of Police found his officers' use of force while arresting a teenager was reasonable.
Polk County attorney arrested for stealing more than $1.7M from client's trust, Sheriff Grady Judd says
A Polk County attorney was arrested for stealing more than $1.7 million from his client's trust and then gambling it all away.
A Polk County attorney was arrested for stealing more than $1.7 million from his client's trust and then gambling it all away.
Grady Judd: George Jenkins High student arrested for threatening mass shooting
A 16-year-old student at George Jenkins High School in Lakeland was arrested for threatening a mass shooting at a school, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said.
A 16-year-old student at George Jenkins High School in Lakeland was arrested for threatening a mass shooting at a school, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said.
Septic haulers ask Polk County commissioners for relief after waste treatment facility shuts down
Septic haulers are asking Polk County leaders for some type of relief after a major waste treatment facility shut down. They're concerned customers and the environment are going to end up paying the price.
Septic haulers are asking Polk County leaders for some type of relief after a major waste treatment facility shut down. They're concerned customers and the environment are going to end up paying the price.
Carjacking suspect leads officers on high-speed pursuit, rams 3 Bartow police cars: BPD
A man faces felony charges after Bartow police said he carjacked a driver, then led officers on a high-speed pursuit.
A man faces felony charges after Bartow police said he carjacked a driver, then led officers on a high-speed pursuit.