'Grady Sudds:' Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd gets bar soap named after him

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said he's had dogs and children named after him and even has his own line of coffee, but now his namesake is used in the hygiene industry.

Auburndale man arrested for shaking 2-month-old baby, fracturing skull: Deputies

An Auburndale man was arrested by Polk County Sheriff’s Special Victims Unit detectives on Friday after he admitted to shaking a baby, according to deputies.

Commissioners consider 1,400-acre solar farm in Lakeland

The City of Lakeland could soon be home to another solar energy farm, and this one would be the largest.

Video: Woman accused of pilfering packages from Polk County porch planned on re-gifting items, deputies say

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a woman will likely spend Christmas behind bars after being arrested for stealing Amazon packages from a porch less than two weeks before the holiday. 

Missing Florida child found following statewide alert

A missing 12-year-old boy from Davenport has been safely located following a Florida Missing Child Alert.

Haines City police officer resigns after shoplifting arrest: PCSO

A former Haines City police officer was arrested on Saturday after being caught shoplifting from a Polk County Walmart, according to officials.