Polk County sees first confirmed rabies case of 2024
Polk County authorities confirmed its first case of rabies in 2024 found in a bat earlier this month.
Polk County authorities confirmed its first case of rabies in 2024 found in a bat earlier this month.
Sheriff Grady Judd launches ‘groundbreaking’ mental health, substance addiction services at Polk County Jail
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says his agency is taking a new approach when it comes to providing mental health and substance addiction services at the Polk County Jail.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says his agency is taking a new approach when it comes to providing mental health and substance addiction services at the Polk County Jail.
City of Lakeland considers paid parking to address on-street parking shortage during peak-times
More people are visiting downtown Lakeland, which is a great thing, but it's creating an issue when it comes to finding on-street parking during the peak, lunch-hour time.
More people are visiting downtown Lakeland, which is a great thing, but it's creating an issue when it comes to finding on-street parking during the peak, lunch-hour time.
Celebrating the strawberry: Fancy Farms Market's strawberry cookies
The Grooms family and their generations of customers have been celebrating the strawberry for half a century.
The Grooms family and their generations of customers have been celebrating the strawberry for half a century.
‘America’s Most Wanted’ suspect arrested on child sex abuse charges in Polk County: ‘No haven for him’
A man featured on FOX's “America's Most Wanted” was captured by deputies in Polk County late Sunday evening.
A man featured on FOX's “America's Most Wanted” was captured by deputies in Polk County late Sunday evening.
Bodycam gives closer look into hospital patient dumping crisis in Polk County
Hospital patient dumping continues to be a crisis in Polk County, and newly obtained body-camera video shows another recent incident.
Hospital patient dumping continues to be a crisis in Polk County, and newly obtained body-camera video shows another recent incident.
Davenport man killed while trying to cross US 27: Polk County deputies
A Davenport man was killed while trying to cross US 27 over the weekend, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Davenport man was killed while trying to cross US 27 over the weekend, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
19-year-old man arrested after troopers find over 4 pounds of marijuana during traffic stop on US-27: FHP
A 19-year-old Kissimmee man was arrested on Thursday afternoon after troopers found bags full of marijuana in his car, according to officials.
A 19-year-old Kissimmee man was arrested on Thursday afternoon after troopers found bags full of marijuana in his car, according to officials.
Polk County man facing 13 charges including attempted murder after choking deputy: 'Don't shoot me'
A 22-year-old man tried to kill a deputy and dented a patrol car while resisting arrest in Mulberry on Wednesday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A 22-year-old man tried to kill a deputy and dented a patrol car while resisting arrest in Mulberry on Wednesday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
New Winter Haven affordable housing units to help those facing difficult life challenges
A unique pilot project is in the works in Polk County to address the critical need for affordable housing, but the project isn't just about building more homes.
A unique pilot project is in the works in Polk County to address the critical need for affordable housing, but the project isn't just about building more homes.
Lakeland school combines education with farming: ‘They get to experience nature’
Two Bay Area educators have joined forces to make learning easier for students.
Two Bay Area educators have joined forces to make learning easier for students.
Driver hospitalized after crashing truck through Polk County home
One person was injured Wednesday morning when deputies say a Ford pickup truck crashed through a Polk County home.
One person was injured Wednesday morning when deputies say a Ford pickup truck crashed through a Polk County home.
Florida man gifts ‘mortified’ ex-girlfriend stolen statues for Valentine’s Day: Sheriff Grady Judd
A Polk County man is spending Valentine’s Day in jail after Sheriff Grady Judd says he not only stole statues out of a front yard, but he gifted them to his ex-girlfriend.
A Polk County man is spending Valentine’s Day in jail after Sheriff Grady Judd says he not only stole statues out of a front yard, but he gifted them to his ex-girlfriend.
Winter Haven man wanted in pub shooting that hospitalized 1
Police in Winter Haven are searching for a man they say shot someone outside The Office Pub last week.
Police in Winter Haven are searching for a man they say shot someone outside The Office Pub last week.
Suspected puppy thieves on the run after taking little dog from Winter Haven teen
Police in Winter Haven are searching for a couple they say stole a puppy from a teenager on Tuesday.
Police in Winter Haven are searching for a couple they say stole a puppy from a teenager on Tuesday.
Polk deputies: Diesel spill reported after crash with injuries on SR-60
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says injuries were reported in a crash involving a tanker and car.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says injuries were reported in a crash involving a tanker and car.
Haines City hopes to revive rich history, legacy of Historic Oakland Business District
The Historic Oakland Business District on Dr. Martin Luther King Way in Haines City was once a thriving business district decades ago.
The Historic Oakland Business District on Dr. Martin Luther King Way in Haines City was once a thriving business district decades ago.
Former DCF worker, husband arrested after 2 children found in ‘deplorable conditions’ at Polk County home
A now former DCF employee and her husband were arrested in Polk County on Saturday after officials discovered their home was covered in trash, feces and dog urine, according to authorities.
A now former DCF employee and her husband were arrested in Polk County on Saturday after officials discovered their home was covered in trash, feces and dog urine, according to authorities.
'Drunk' Florida man abandons airboat in front of sheriff substation: ‘He made some very poor decisions’
A mechanic for the Polk County School Board is facing DUI charges after deputies say he abandoned an airboat in front of a sheriff’s substation on Sunday.
A mechanic for the Polk County School Board is facing DUI charges after deputies say he abandoned an airboat in front of a sheriff’s substation on Sunday.
Frostproof man arrested for DUI months after fiery fatal crash: ‘I messed up’
A suspected drunk driver has been arrested approximately seven months after a fiery crash killed his passenger.
A suspected drunk driver has been arrested approximately seven months after a fiery crash killed his passenger.