Deadly Polk County road rage shooting suspect arrested: Sheriff

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is begging people not to engage in road rage after one trucker ended up dead and another one is in jail for second-degree murder following a deadly conflict on an Interstate 4 off-ramp in Davenport. 

Motorcyclist killed in Lakeland crash: PSCO

A Lakeland motorcyclist died on Sunday evening after his bike crashed into a Jeep, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Fatal Lake Wales crash under investigation: PCSO

One man was killed, and two other people were injured in a vehicle crash Sunday morning in Lake Wales.

Suspect on the run after man shot exiting I-4 in Davenport: PCSO

Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a suspect who shot a man as he exited I-4 onto US 27 in Davenport early Sunday morning. 

One person killed in Lake Wales crash, police say

On Sunday afternoon one person was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Lake Wales, according to authorities. 

'Stand with Israel' rally in Lakeland draws hundreds condemning Hamas attacks

Community members came together Wednesday night in Polk County to show support for Israel after the deadly terrorists attacks carried out by Hamas. Upwards of 200 people filled up Temple Emanuel of Lakeland for an indoor rally to condemn Hamas and show support for the Jewish people.

Suspect arrested for killing woman in Auburndale shooting: Police

A woman was shot and killed on Century Boulevard and Lake Ariana Boulevard in Auburndale Wednesday morning, according to police. 

Five arrested for racketeering crimes spanning seven different counties, police say

Five suspects were arrested on October 6 in connection with a burglary ring believed to be responsible for about 30 burglaries, according to authorities.

‘Swan fathers’ round up Lake Morton’s beloved birds for annual health exam

The 43rd annual 'Swan Roundup' got underway in Lakeland Tuesday morning as city employees headed out on Lake Morton to check on their beloved feathered friends.

Uber driver, after-school daycare teacher among 6 arrested in undercover child sexual predator sting: PCSO

Six men have been arrested following a multi-county, week-long, undercover focused on sexual predators who target children, solicit children online, and travel to an undercover location to sexually batter children.