HCSO: Two men arrested in connection with chop shop operation spanning four counties
Two men have been arrested in connection with a chop shop operation in Hillsborough, Polk, Hernando, and Sarasota counties, according to authorities.
Two men have been arrested in connection with a chop shop operation in Hillsborough, Polk, Hernando, and Sarasota counties, according to authorities.
Lakeland mother, 2 children, killed in crash that sent 3 others to hospital: Police
Three family members, including a six-year-old and a 13-year-old, are dead following a crash in Lakeland Monday night, according to police.
Three family members, including a six-year-old and a 13-year-old, are dead following a crash in Lakeland Monday night, according to police.
Florida corrections sergeant arrested for domestic violence battery in Polk County, deputies say
A Florida correctional sergeant found himself on the other side of the law when deputies in Polk County arrested him for domestic violence.
A Florida correctional sergeant found himself on the other side of the law when deputies in Polk County arrested him for domestic violence.
Man killed after being struck by 2 vehicles on SR 60 in Polk County, deputies say
A deadly pedestrian crash is under investigation in Polk County.
A deadly pedestrian crash is under investigation in Polk County.
Man helping two injured in separate crash killed by hit-and-run driver in Lake Wales: Polk sheriff
One person has died, and two others were injured in a crash in Lake Wales Monday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
One person has died, and two others were injured in a crash in Lake Wales Monday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Florida birthday party shooting at Airbnb rental leaves 1 dead, 1 injured with suspects on the run: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the suspect or suspects accused of shooting and killing an Orlando man and injuring a Sanford woman early Sunday morning at an Airbnb in Davenport.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the suspect or suspects accused of shooting and killing an Orlando man and injuring a Sanford woman early Sunday morning at an Airbnb in Davenport.
Driver going 100 mph crashes into Lakeland home, deputies say
Neighbors are calling for more roadway safety measures after a driver was arrested for barreling into a Lakeland home, sending two people to the hospital.
Neighbors are calling for more roadway safety measures after a driver was arrested for barreling into a Lakeland home, sending two people to the hospital.
One person dead after boat crashes into tree in Winter Haven lake, police say
One person was killed in a single boat crash on Saturday morning, according to authorities.
One person was killed in a single boat crash on Saturday morning, according to authorities.
Former Lakeland High School teacher sentenced to 35 years in prison for child pornography
A former Lakeland High School teacher and soccer coach has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after being charged with 408 counts of child pornography.
A former Lakeland High School teacher and soccer coach has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after being charged with 408 counts of child pornography.
50-foot sinkhole forms on Polk County property months after previous 75-foot sinkhole: Officials
Nearly three months after a 75-foot sinkhole opened up off of Scott Lake Road, Polk County crews were monitoring another sinkhole that opened up in the same area.
Nearly three months after a 75-foot sinkhole opened up off of Scott Lake Road, Polk County crews were monitoring another sinkhole that opened up in the same area.
PCSO: Mother and stepfather indicted for first degree murder in the death of their 6-year-old boy
A Winter Haven couple was indicted for first degree murder in the death of a child on Thursday, Aug. 31, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Winter Haven couple was indicted for first degree murder in the death of a child on Thursday, Aug. 31, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
PCSO: Lake Wales man arrested after road rage at Dundee school, speeding in wrong lane
A driver was arrested on Tuesday afternoon after speeding away from a road rage incident at a school in Dundee, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A driver was arrested on Tuesday afternoon after speeding away from a road rage incident at a school in Dundee, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Amtrak train collides with semi truck in Polk County: sheriff's office
The Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to a crash involving a semi-truck and an Amtrak train in Frostproof Tuesday afternoon.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to a crash involving a semi-truck and an Amtrak train in Frostproof Tuesday afternoon.
Driver taken to hospital after crash involving two semi-trucks in Lake Wales: PCSO
A semi-truck driver was taken to the hospital Tuesday evening after a fiery crash on SR 60 near Lake Wales Road in Polk County, deputies said.
A semi-truck driver was taken to the hospital Tuesday evening after a fiery crash on SR 60 near Lake Wales Road in Polk County, deputies said.
Father accused in son’s brutal murder gives fake name during first court appearance, held without bond
The father accused of brutally murdering his own 16-year-old son in Polk County faced a judge Tuesday afternoon, and things took a bizarre turn.
The father accused of brutally murdering his own 16-year-old son in Polk County faced a judge Tuesday afternoon, and things took a bizarre turn.
Motorcyclist killed in two-vehicle crash in Polk County, FHP says
On Tuesday morning, a 31-year-old Winter Haven man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on US Highway 17-92, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
On Tuesday morning, a 31-year-old Winter Haven man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on US Highway 17-92, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
PCSO: Former Polk County deputy arrested after going almost 90 mph over speed limit
A former deputy sheriff fled from law enforcement after being spotted going over 100 mph, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A former deputy sheriff fled from law enforcement after being spotted going over 100 mph, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
BPD: Carjacking suspect who pointed gun at officers dies after getting shot by Bartow police
The suspect in an armed carjacking died after he was shot by two officers on US 98 in Bartow, according to police.
The suspect in an armed carjacking died after he was shot by two officers on US 98 in Bartow, according to police.
Grady Judd: Father arrested in ‘horrific’ murder of 16-year-old son in Polk County
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd called a father "evil" after he was arrested for killing his own 16-year-old son Monday afternoon.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd called a father "evil" after he was arrested for killing his own 16-year-old son Monday afternoon.
‘This is a criminal’: Suspect who pointed gun, carjacked couple shot by Bartow police officers
A violent suspect who pointed a gun at police is in critical condition after he was shot by two officers on US 98 in Bartow, authorities said. He's also accused of carjacking a couple and ramming the stolen vehicle into three other cars on the major road.
A violent suspect who pointed a gun at police is in critical condition after he was shot by two officers on US 98 in Bartow, authorities said. He's also accused of carjacking a couple and ramming the stolen vehicle into three other cars on the major road.