Disney employee among 8 men arrested in ‘horrific’ Polk County child pornography bust, sheriff says
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for children who may have been sexually victimized after detectives arrested eight men, including a Disney employee, for child pornography.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for children who may have been sexually victimized after detectives arrested eight men, including a Disney employee, for child pornography.
Wales Pointe Restaurant and Bar has become a hotspot for live music and comedy shows
Wales Pointe Restaurant and Bar sits in downtown Lake Wales.
Wales Pointe Restaurant and Bar sits in downtown Lake Wales.
Air Force veteran’s passion for Harley-Davidson motorcycles still going strong at 90 and a half years old
Riding and restoring Harley-Davidson motorcycles has been a part of Don Huffman's life for more than 70 years.
Riding and restoring Harley-Davidson motorcycles has been a part of Don Huffman's life for more than 70 years.
Former Lakeland-Born NFL player shares 'Trials to Triumph' story in book, documentary
Freddie Stevenson still gets nostalgic walking around his grandmother's property in Lakeland. "It's the only place we've ever known," Stevenson said.As a little boy, he, his mom, and his siblings would try to go there as often as possible when they had nowhere else to turn.
Freddie Stevenson still gets nostalgic walking around his grandmother's property in Lakeland. "It's the only place we've ever known," Stevenson said.As a little boy, he, his mom, and his siblings would try to go there as often as possible when they had nowhere else to turn.
Polk couple arrested in ‘bone chilling’ child abuse case
Two people are behind bars after deputies say a child who nearly drowned three years ago died in their care earlier this month.
Two people are behind bars after deputies say a child who nearly drowned three years ago died in their care earlier this month.
PCSO: Lakeland 14-year-old critically injured after being struck by vehicle
The Polk County Sheriff's Office say that a 14-year-old is in critical but stable condition at All Children’s Hospital after being hit by a car.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office say that a 14-year-old is in critical but stable condition at All Children’s Hospital after being hit by a car.
‘We're not going to have it’: Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd on recent gun violence involving kids
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says law enforcement is not going to accept children committing criminal acts in the community.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says law enforcement is not going to accept children committing criminal acts in the community.
PCSO: Panama City bicyclist killed in Auburndale crash
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that happened on Dairy Road near James Avenue on Wednesday night.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that happened on Dairy Road near James Avenue on Wednesday night.
PCSO: Fort Meade man killed in head-on crash with semi-truck
A 55-year-old man died Wednesday afternoon after crashing head-on into a semi-truck on Homeland Garfield Road.
A 55-year-old man died Wednesday afternoon after crashing head-on into a semi-truck on Homeland Garfield Road.
Suspect opens fire on crowd in Lakeland parking lot injuring 1, police say
One person was taken to the hospital early Thursday morning after police say they were struck by a bullet in a Lakeland parking lot.
One person was taken to the hospital early Thursday morning after police say they were struck by a bullet in a Lakeland parking lot.
LPD: 84-year-old man dies in Lakeland crash after striking tree
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of an Ocala man Sunday afternoon.
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of an Ocala man Sunday afternoon.
1 critically injured, 1 arrested after argument over gambling game turned to gunfire: ‘I ain’t meant it bro’
A Lake Wales man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after deputies say a gambling game got out of control on Saturday.
A Lake Wales man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after deputies say a gambling game got out of control on Saturday.
Police searching for hit-and-run suspect in Polk County
Police are still searching for a suspect in connection with a hit-and-run crash that took place on March 9 in Polk County.
Police are still searching for a suspect in connection with a hit-and-run crash that took place on March 9 in Polk County.
Lakeland Police Department introduces app to help employees with mental health
The Lakeland Police Department is taking a new approach to help its employees with mental health issues, and it's called Lighthouse Health and Wellness.
The Lakeland Police Department is taking a new approach to help its employees with mental health issues, and it's called Lighthouse Health and Wellness.
Investigators search for thief that stole money safe, defibrillator from Lake Wales Little League
Police said a thief broke into two concession stands at Lake Wales Little League, and now, they're trying to find them.
Police said a thief broke into two concession stands at Lake Wales Little League, and now, they're trying to find them.
LPD: Lakeland street sweeper hits, kills pedestrian in Polk County
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating after it says a pedestrian was hit and killed by a city street sweeper Thursday morning.
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating after it says a pedestrian was hit and killed by a city street sweeper Thursday morning.
Teen accused of shooting at car after trying to rob Lakeland McDonald’s employee at gunpoint
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd wants to have a 15-year-old accused of attempted murder to be tried as an adult after deputies say he tried to rob a McDonald’s employee at gunpoint and then opened fire on a vehicle parked nearby.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd wants to have a 15-year-old accused of attempted murder to be tried as an adult after deputies say he tried to rob a McDonald’s employee at gunpoint and then opened fire on a vehicle parked nearby.
PCSO: 1 killed, several injured in Polk County crash
A crash between an SUV and a box truck claimed at least one life Thursday morning in Winter Haven, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A crash between an SUV and a box truck claimed at least one life Thursday morning in Winter Haven, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Polk County drills two new super wells to prevent water supply shortage as population booms
Enough good, clean drinking water is a huge concern in Polk County because of the county’s booming population.
Enough good, clean drinking water is a huge concern in Polk County because of the county’s booming population.
Police: Baby found in Lakeland dumpster was stillborn, woman charged
Just last week, a baby was found dead inside a dumpster in Lakeland. Now, authorities say the baby was a stillborn, and never took a single breath.
Just last week, a baby was found dead inside a dumpster in Lakeland. Now, authorities say the baby was a stillborn, and never took a single breath.