Sheriff Grady Judd: 11 arrested, kilos of cocaine, fentanyl seized during multi-agency investigation
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a multi-agency investigation led to the arrests of 11 people and the seizure of enough fentanyl to kill more than 1.7 million people.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a multi-agency investigation led to the arrests of 11 people and the seizure of enough fentanyl to kill more than 1.7 million people.
Haines City Fire Department tells its story through upcoming documentary series
'Through the Smoke' is a documentary series created by the Haines City Fire Department that will feature their firefighters and command staff's day-to-day life, including what happens both on and off calls.
'Through the Smoke' is a documentary series created by the Haines City Fire Department that will feature their firefighters and command staff's day-to-day life, including what happens both on and off calls.
Polk County siblings among 3 arrested for Capitol Riot on third anniversary
Two Polk County siblings arrested for their role in the violent riots at the Capitol on January 6, 2021, faced a federal judge on Monday.
Two Polk County siblings arrested for their role in the violent riots at the Capitol on January 6, 2021, faced a federal judge on Monday.
Security guard at Lakeland bar arrested for DUI after crashing car, fleeing deputies: PCSO
A Lakeland man was arrested after authorities said he crashed his car while driving drunk and then fled deputies.
A Lakeland man was arrested after authorities said he crashed his car while driving drunk and then fled deputies.
Driver crashes into Lakeland Waffle House: LPD
A Waffle House in Lakeland is cleaning up after someone drove into it early Monday morning.
A Waffle House in Lakeland is cleaning up after someone drove into it early Monday morning.
Winter Haven women’s shelter plagued by financial hardship to close its doors
The Winter Haven Salvation Army Emergency Lodge will be closing its doors indefinitely on February 12.
The Winter Haven Salvation Army Emergency Lodge will be closing its doors indefinitely on February 12.
1 dead, 1 injured after 'nearly head-on' crash in Winter Haven: FHP
A Winter Haven woman died in a crash on Friday after experiencing a medical emergency behind the wheel, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Winter Haven woman died in a crash on Friday after experiencing a medical emergency behind the wheel, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Final phase of 3 Parks Trail in Lakeland to begin construction in February
Construction is expected to begin next month on the final phase of a popular walking and biking trail in south Lakeland.
Construction is expected to begin next month on the final phase of a popular walking and biking trail in south Lakeland.
Polk County high school teacher arrested for inappropriate relationship with student
A high school teacher in Lakeland was arrested for having an inappropriate relationship with an 18-year-old student, the Polk County Sheriff's Office announced Friday.
A high school teacher in Lakeland was arrested for having an inappropriate relationship with an 18-year-old student, the Polk County Sheriff's Office announced Friday.
Police make arrest in fatal stabbing of teen at Winter Haven Publix
A 19-year-old has been charged with manslaughter after officers say he stabbed a teen to death at a Publix in Winter Haven.
A 19-year-old has been charged with manslaughter after officers say he stabbed a teen to death at a Publix in Winter Haven.
‘Cold-hearted person’: Lakeland nurse fatally poisoned neighbor’s 3 pets, Sheriff Grady Judd says
A Lakeland nurse is facing three counts of animal cruelty after deputies say she purposely poisoned a neighbor’s two pet cats and their pregnant Chihuahua, which also killed the 8 puppies in the dog’s womb.
A Lakeland nurse is facing three counts of animal cruelty after deputies say she purposely poisoned a neighbor’s two pet cats and their pregnant Chihuahua, which also killed the 8 puppies in the dog’s womb.
Florida man accused of exposing himself at Polk County Sky Zone: ‘Those pants were slapped to his ankles’
Brian Holeyfield may share the same last name as a famed boxer, though spelled differently, but Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said his lack of boxers landed him in jail.
Brian Holeyfield may share the same last name as a famed boxer, though spelled differently, but Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said his lack of boxers landed him in jail.
Anti-human trafficking advocates want to see more from lawmakers in 2024
Some Bay Area anti-trafficking organizations are looking back at the year of progress they had in fighting human trafficking, and nonprofit One More Child said 2023 was a record year.
Some Bay Area anti-trafficking organizations are looking back at the year of progress they had in fighting human trafficking, and nonprofit One More Child said 2023 was a record year.
Sheriff Grady Judd reflects on 2023 crime in Polk County, touts decreases in key metrics
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is reflecting on 2023 and the challenges the year brought when it comes to crime, including an increase in auto thefts.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is reflecting on 2023 and the challenges the year brought when it comes to crime, including an increase in auto thefts.
Polk County man arrested after intentionally ramming into vehicle that crashed into his girlfriend: Police
An Auburndale man was arrested after authorities said he intentionally rammed a vehicle that had been involved in a crash with his girlfriend.
An Auburndale man was arrested after authorities said he intentionally rammed a vehicle that had been involved in a crash with his girlfriend.
Winter Haven nurse practitioner arrested for leaving scene of crash: PCSO
A nurse practitioner from Winter Haven was arrested after authorities said she left the scene of a minor crash with property damage.
A nurse practitioner from Winter Haven was arrested after authorities said she left the scene of a minor crash with property damage.
Polk County looking at potentially protecting Lake Wales property for endangered species
As Polk County's population grows, the amount of land available for wildlife gets smaller and smaller. But now, the county is looking to conserve a property in Lake Wales that's home to endangered species.
As Polk County's population grows, the amount of land available for wildlife gets smaller and smaller. But now, the county is looking to conserve a property in Lake Wales that's home to endangered species.
Woman killed, 2 injured in New Year's Day crash in Polk County
A woman was killed and two others were injured in a crash near Mulberry on Monday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A woman was killed and two others were injured in a crash near Mulberry on Monday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Polk County leaders resign over new controversial Florida law
Several elected officials in Polk County are no longer in office after a controversial new Florida law that went into effect on Jan. 1.
Several elected officials in Polk County are no longer in office after a controversial new Florida law that went into effect on Jan. 1.
Man accused of identity theft arrested at Mulberry Taco Bell
A 25-year-old Winter Haven man under investigation for identity theft has been arrested in Mulberry.
A 25-year-old Winter Haven man under investigation for identity theft has been arrested in Mulberry.