Suspect in missing woman’s death, homeless camp murder captured: Grady Judd
After more than two months on the run, the man accused in a Polk County homeless camp murder and the death of a missing woman was caught by deputies.
After more than two months on the run, the man accused in a Polk County homeless camp murder and the death of a missing woman was caught by deputies.
Man swerving to avoid dogs hits, kills teen on scooter: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says a teenager on a scooter was struck and killed early Tuesday morning in Winter Haven.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says a teenager on a scooter was struck and killed early Tuesday morning in Winter Haven.
‘Its like a nightmare’: Neighbors unsettled after 60 foot sinkhole in front of Polk County home
A massive 60-foot sinkhole forced a Highland City family to leave their home.
A massive 60-foot sinkhole forced a Highland City family to leave their home.
Traffic stop leads to drug bust in Winter Haven
A woman pulled over for not having her headlights on is facing a host of drug charges.
A woman pulled over for not having her headlights on is facing a host of drug charges.
Florida man hands deputy driver’s license with meth on it during traffic stop: Sheriff Grady Judd
A Polk County deputy got more than he bargained for during a recent traffic stop.
A Polk County deputy got more than he bargained for during a recent traffic stop.
Trial for man accused of stabbing Lakeland commissioner, husband to death begins
The murder trial has begun for a man accused of killing a former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband.
The murder trial has begun for a man accused of killing a former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband.
Grady Judd: Man wanted in homeless camp murder suspected in missing Polk County woman’s death
A man suspected in a murder at a homeless camp back in November is now wanted in the death of a Polk County woman who was reported missing, Sheriff Grady Judd said.
A man suspected in a murder at a homeless camp back in November is now wanted in the death of a Polk County woman who was reported missing, Sheriff Grady Judd said.
Haines City mobile home catches fire, firefighters work for hours to put out flames
A mobile home in Haines City was destroyed after a fire early on Sunday morning, according to officials.
A mobile home in Haines City was destroyed after a fire early on Sunday morning, according to officials.
Police investigating possible murder-suicide at Lakeland apartment
A 61-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman were found dead inside a Lakeland apartment on Saturday afternoon, according to officials.
A 61-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman were found dead inside a Lakeland apartment on Saturday afternoon, according to officials.
60-foot-deep sinkhole opens in front of Highland City home: PCFR
According to Polk County Fire Rescue, an approximately 15 feet wide by 60 feet-deep sinkhole opened in front of a Polk County home on Saturday.
According to Polk County Fire Rescue, an approximately 15 feet wide by 60 feet-deep sinkhole opened in front of a Polk County home on Saturday.
Lakeland non-profit expands campus to serve more single mothers, children
A Lakeland-based non-profit is expanding their campus to serve more single mothers and their children.
A Lakeland-based non-profit is expanding their campus to serve more single mothers and their children.
Lakeland student hospitalized after consuming THC marijuana gummy she thought was candy
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating after deputies said three students at Sleepy Hill Middle School in Lakeland consumed THC marijuana gummies at school on Wednesday.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating after deputies said three students at Sleepy Hill Middle School in Lakeland consumed THC marijuana gummies at school on Wednesday.
Cats rescued from Polk County animal hoarding situation looking for forever homes
Dozens of cats rescued from an animal hoarding situation in Polk County are getting a second chance at a better and loving future.
Dozens of cats rescued from an animal hoarding situation in Polk County are getting a second chance at a better and loving future.
Pedestrian hit, killed in Polk County
All lanes of US 92 in Polk County have reopened following a fatal crash on Thursday morning.
All lanes of US 92 in Polk County have reopened following a fatal crash on Thursday morning.
Lakeland Electric closes coal-powered generator, has new plans for landfill
Lakeland Electric is closing the door on one chapter of energy production and opening another.
Lakeland Electric is closing the door on one chapter of energy production and opening another.
Trial for man accused of killing former Lakeland commissioner and husband moves forward with jury selection
A man accused of stabbing a former Lakeland commissioner and her husband to death is headed to trial three years after the double murder.
A man accused of stabbing a former Lakeland commissioner and her husband to death is headed to trial three years after the double murder.
Florida man throws beer can, fires AR-15 rifle after being upset by drivers speeding in his neighborhood: PCSO
A Polk County man is facing felony charges after investigators say his temper raced as a vehicle sped past his house.
A Polk County man is facing felony charges after investigators say his temper raced as a vehicle sped past his house.
Woman dies after hit-and-run, Lakeland police searching for driver
A 59-year-old woman died at Lakeland Regional Health after being hit by an unknown driver on Friday night, according to officials.
A 59-year-old woman died at Lakeland Regional Health after being hit by an unknown driver on Friday night, according to officials.
Fire in Winter Haven causes roof to collapse, evacuation of nearby apartment building
Flames shot through the roof of a building that was under construction on Friday night, according to officials.
Flames shot through the roof of a building that was under construction on Friday night, according to officials.
Loved ones remember 27-year-old woman killed in head-on crash
Loved ones are mourning the death of a 27-year-old woman after she was killed in a head-on crash.
Loved ones are mourning the death of a 27-year-old woman after she was killed in a head-on crash.