Police arrest attempted murder suspect caught on camera beating ex-girlfriend, good Samaritan in Haines City

A man Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd described as ‘evil’ has been arrested following an attack on a 64-year-old woman and a good Samaritan at a Haines City convenience store. 

Federal Air Marshal arrested in Lakeland, charged with domestic violence: PCSO

A Lakeland man was arrested and charged with domestic violence after he allegedly pushed his girlfriend during an argument, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

'Judd Java': Coffee company names brew after Polk Sheriff Grady Judd

When you purchase your next cup of coffee, you'll be able to support a local business and law enforcement at the same time. 

Former Polk County deputy arrested for DUI following motorcycle crash that seriously injured passenger

A Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested on Thursday for DUI in connection to a motorcycle crash in July that injured both he and a female passenger, according to the sheriff's office.

6-year-old boy drowns in Polk County, deputies say

A death investigation is underway in Polk County after deputies say a child drowned early Wednesday morning. 

FHP: Pedestrian hit by car during fatal crash on US-27 in Polk County

A 32-year-old Davenport man was killed in Polk County after trying to walk across US-27 early on Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

HIV-positive Lakeland High School track coach accused of sexually battering teen boy: PCSO

A Lakeland High School track coach who says he is HIV positive has been arrested after deputies say he sexually battered a 16-year-old boy and authorities fear there may be more victims.

Winter Haven High School student accused of robbing smoke shop at gunpoint: WHPD

A Winter Haven High School student has been arrested after police say he stole vape cartridges and pens from a smoke shop on two separate occasions.  

1 dead, 2 injured after crash in Polk City: sheriff's office

One person was killed and two were injured in a three-vehicle crash in Polk City late Tuesday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Armed suspect shot, killed after threatening law enforcement officers with knife: Sheriff Grady Judd

An officer-involved shooting in Auburndale is under investigation after law enforcement officers say an armed suspect with a violent criminal history threatened them with a knife as they investigated a domestic violence incident. 

Treatments for citrus greening providing hope for the orange industry as production declines

Kyle Story's family has owned orange groves in Lake Wales since the 1930s and are planning to produce million 90-pound boxes this year, twice as many as last year, after recovering from Hurricane Ian.