‘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.
PCSO: Driver thrown out of car, passenger injured in fatal Polk City crash
A Winter Haven man was ejected from his car during a crash at the county line early on Monday morning, according to deputies.
A Winter Haven man was ejected from his car during a crash at the county line early on Monday morning, according to deputies.
Armed suspect barricades inside Fort Meade home after fight with family: Polk deputies
An armed suspect barricaded himself inside a Fort Meade home Friday afternoon after getting into a fight with two other men, Polk County deputies said.
An armed suspect barricaded himself inside a Fort Meade home Friday afternoon after getting into a fight with two other men, Polk County deputies said.
New Lakeland head coach looks to continue past success
Marvin Frazier doesn't run from the truth.
Marvin Frazier doesn't run from the truth.
2 people killed in crash involving semi-truck in Winter Haven: Sheriff's office
Two men were killed in a two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck in Winter Haven on Thursday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Two men were killed in a two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck in Winter Haven on Thursday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
3 teens injured after crashing stolen vehicle in Polk County: Deputies
Three teenagers were injured after stealing and crashing a vehicle near Poinciana early Thursday morning, according to authorities.
Three teenagers were injured after stealing and crashing a vehicle near Poinciana early Thursday morning, according to authorities.
Mars themed resort coming to Polk County
There's been a longtime fascination with what it would be like to visit or even live on the red planet.
There's been a longtime fascination with what it would be like to visit or even live on the red planet.
PCSO investigating apparent double murder-suicide in Lake Wales
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a “double murder” that occurred on Sunday afternoon in Lake Wales.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a “double murder” that occurred on Sunday afternoon in Lake Wales.
Lakeland 18-year-old killed in single-vehicle crash, police say
On Sunday morning, a single-vehicle crash resulted in the death of an 18-year-old driver and serious injuries to an 18-year-old passenger.
On Sunday morning, a single-vehicle crash resulted in the death of an 18-year-old driver and serious injuries to an 18-year-old passenger.
Polk County School Board debates proclamations and addresses A/C concerns at latest meeting
A Polk County School Board meeting drew a packed house Tuesday night.
A Polk County School Board meeting drew a packed house Tuesday night.
Child with autism reunited with family after wandering away from Polk County home
A three-year-old boy who was reported missing early Tuesday morning had an emotional reunion with his family after he was found alive by a neighbor.
A three-year-old boy who was reported missing early Tuesday morning had an emotional reunion with his family after he was found alive by a neighbor.
Polk Education Association holds class action grievance hearing over broken A/C units at schools
The Polk Education Association held a class action grievance hearing with district leaders Friday with dozens of schools dealing with broken or malfunctioning air conditioning units.
The Polk Education Association held a class action grievance hearing with district leaders Friday with dozens of schools dealing with broken or malfunctioning air conditioning units.
Polk County deputies investigating a death, related traffic crash
US 92 has reopened in both directions after being shut down for several hours Friday morning while Polk County deputies conducted investigated a death and a related traffic crash.
US 92 has reopened in both directions after being shut down for several hours Friday morning while Polk County deputies conducted investigated a death and a related traffic crash.
Polk County man sentenced for Jan. 6 Capitol Riot involvement
Polk County resident Joshua Doolin is headed to prison for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol Riot.
Polk County resident Joshua Doolin is headed to prison for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol Riot.
Suspected burglar found hiding in Lakeland attic, PCSO says
A man was found hiding in a Lakeland attic on Saturday night after witnesses called deputies about a burglary.
A man was found hiding in a Lakeland attic on Saturday night after witnesses called deputies about a burglary.
FHP: 18-year-old suspect involved in Polk County hit-and-run charged
An 18-year-old troopers say was involved in a hit-and-run crash around midnight on Sunday has been arrested and charged.
An 18-year-old troopers say was involved in a hit-and-run crash around midnight on Sunday has been arrested and charged.
Search efforts intensifying for Auburndale woman Tonya Whipp, who's been missing for over 2 months
On Sunday, dozens of volunteers braved the scorching heat to trek through the wooded terrain and water surrounding Lake Blue Park in search of Tonya Whipp.
On Sunday, dozens of volunteers braved the scorching heat to trek through the wooded terrain and water surrounding Lake Blue Park in search of Tonya Whipp.
18-year-old going 80 mph in a 45 mph zone wanted in connection with Polk County hit-and-run: FHP
Four people were injured in a hit-and-run crash in Polk County on Sunday morning.
Four people were injured in a hit-and-run crash in Polk County on Sunday morning.
Missing Polk County woman Tonya Whipp search party in need of volunteers
Let's find Tonya Whipp. That is the message heading into this weekend as Polk County organizers plan a third search party for the 38-year-old in as many weeks.
Let's find Tonya Whipp. That is the message heading into this weekend as Polk County organizers plan a third search party for the 38-year-old in as many weeks.
Air conditioning issues at Polk County schools leads to class action grievance as classes begin amid heat wave
Polk County Public Schools are gearing up to head back to the classroom on Friday, but educators are raising concerns about ongoing air conditioning issues.
Polk County Public Schools are gearing up to head back to the classroom on Friday, but educators are raising concerns about ongoing air conditioning issues.