PCSO: Lakeland man dies in crash near Jamison Road
A Lakeland man died on Monday afternoon after a driver tried to pass a car on SR 37 near Jamison Road according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Lakeland man died on Monday afternoon after a driver tried to pass a car on SR 37 near Jamison Road according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
FHP: Driver crashes into ditch while trying to flee from troopers in Polk City
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an Auburndale man drove his car into a ditch on Sunday evening while trying to flee from law enforcement.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an Auburndale man drove his car into a ditch on Sunday evening while trying to flee from law enforcement.
One killed in two-vehicle crash in Lakeland
One person was killed, and three others were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Lakeland on Saturday.
One person was killed, and three others were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Lakeland on Saturday.
Lakeland collector brings Tampa Toy Con back to state fairgrounds
Like any little boy, Lakeland's Jeff Davis loved toys growing up and will forever consider himself a child at heart. "Stretch Armstrong, transformers, G.I Joe, that's the stuff I played with as a kid," Davis recalled. "So, as I got older and wanted to collect stuff, I collected stuff I wasn't able to buy as a kid." As an adult, those would not only become his passion but eventually symbolize special memories that helped him cope with the loss of his mother after she died in 2017.
Like any little boy, Lakeland's Jeff Davis loved toys growing up and will forever consider himself a child at heart. "Stretch Armstrong, transformers, G.I Joe, that's the stuff I played with as a kid," Davis recalled. "So, as I got older and wanted to collect stuff, I collected stuff I wasn't able to buy as a kid." As an adult, those would not only become his passion but eventually symbolize special memories that helped him cope with the loss of his mother after she died in 2017.
Grady Judd limited edition coins celebrate sheriff’s 50 years in law enforcement
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is famous for coined phrases and now his fans can own a different type of coin from the law enforcement leader while raising money for charity.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is famous for coined phrases and now his fans can own a different type of coin from the law enforcement leader while raising money for charity.
Grady Judd: Toddler suffers ‘torturous’ death in hot car as parents test positive for alcohol, drugs
An 18-month-old is dead and her parents are behind bars after deputies say they left the child in a hot car for hours after drinking and doing drugs at a Fourth of July party.
An 18-month-old is dead and her parents are behind bars after deputies say they left the child in a hot car for hours after drinking and doing drugs at a Fourth of July party.
'Red, White & Kaboom' brings large crowds to Lakeland for Independence Day celebrations
Thousands were expected to attend the annual 'Red, White & Kaboom' Independence Celebration in downtown Lakeland on Monday night.
Thousands were expected to attend the annual 'Red, White & Kaboom' Independence Celebration in downtown Lakeland on Monday night.
Four arrested for stealing nearly $40k worth of appliances from Polk County construction sites: Deputies
Four men have been arrested after stealing nearly $40,000 worth of appliances and building materials from construction sites in Polk County, according to authorities.
Four men have been arrested after stealing nearly $40,000 worth of appliances and building materials from construction sites in Polk County, according to authorities.
PCSO: Passenger killed in fatal Frostproof crash that left vehicle engulfed in flames
A man was killed in a fiery crash on US 27 near George Street in Frostproof Sunday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A man was killed in a fiery crash on US 27 near George Street in Frostproof Sunday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Shooting suspect barricades inside Lakeland apartment for more than 2 hours, Lakeland officers say
A shooting suspect was arrested in Lakeland after barricading himself inside an apartment for more than two hours, according to officers.
A shooting suspect was arrested in Lakeland after barricading himself inside an apartment for more than two hours, according to officers.
Lake Wales 19-year-old thrown from Jeep during fatal crash, deputies say
According to PCSO, a gray Jeep Grand Cherokee flipped multiple times after the driver, 19-year-old Damien Fletcher from Haines City, lost control of the car for unknown reasons.
According to PCSO, a gray Jeep Grand Cherokee flipped multiple times after the driver, 19-year-old Damien Fletcher from Haines City, lost control of the car for unknown reasons.
Grady Judd: Suspect high on meth shot ‘graveyard dead’ after opening fire on SWAT team, 1 hostage rescued
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says he can’t even count all the rounds that were fired at an armed suspect who shot a SWAT team member in Frostproof early Friday morning after holding a woman hostage and keeping law enforcement at bay during an hours-long standoff.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says he can’t even count all the rounds that were fired at an armed suspect who shot a SWAT team member in Frostproof early Friday morning after holding a woman hostage and keeping law enforcement at bay during an hours-long standoff.
7-year-old Winter Haven girl killed in roll-over crash, deputies say
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly crash that claimed the life of a 7-year-old girl in Winter Haven Wednesday morning.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly crash that claimed the life of a 7-year-old girl in Winter Haven Wednesday morning.
Sheriff Grady Judd takes 150 kids fishing
A summer tradition returned to Polk County Tuesday morning, giving children the opportunity to bait a hook, cast a line, and catch a lot of big fish with Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and his deputies.
A summer tradition returned to Polk County Tuesday morning, giving children the opportunity to bait a hook, cast a line, and catch a lot of big fish with Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and his deputies.
Grady Judd: 3 generations busted of family drug trafficking operation busted with enough fentanyl to kill 95K
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says it seized enough fentanyl to kill nearly 100,000 people when deputies arrested 12 people in a family-run drug trafficking operation.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says it seized enough fentanyl to kill nearly 100,000 people when deputies arrested 12 people in a family-run drug trafficking operation.
Vietnam veteran accomplishes goal of earning college degree 40 years later
John Draper, 75, just accomplished one of his biggest life goals by earning a college degree about 42 years after starting the process.
John Draper, 75, just accomplished one of his biggest life goals by earning a college degree about 42 years after starting the process.
Lake Wales High School football coach arrested after pointing gun at another driver, deputies say
A Lake Wales High School football coach is facing several charges after police say he pulled a gun on another driver during a ‘road rage’ incident.
A Lake Wales High School football coach is facing several charges after police say he pulled a gun on another driver during a ‘road rage’ incident.
Operation ‘special toppings’ nabs 2 pizza parlor employees accused of using restaurant to make drug deals
A manager and assistant manager at Pizzano’s Pizza are accused of selling more than just pepperoni pie from the restaurant, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
A manager and assistant manager at Pizzano’s Pizza are accused of selling more than just pepperoni pie from the restaurant, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
Semi-pro soccer player killed: ‘Most Altruistic Player's’ life cut short by car crashing into Lakeland home
A Lakeland semi-professional soccer team is mourning the loss of one of its players.
A Lakeland semi-professional soccer team is mourning the loss of one of its players.
Dead bat found in Bartow dog's mouth tested positive for rabies
Polk County confirmed its second case of rabies this year.
Polk County confirmed its second case of rabies this year.