9-year-old child struck and killed in hit-and-run crash while riding bike; suspect at large: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a child riding their bicycle Friday night.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a child riding their bicycle Friday night.
Winter Haven family still searching for answers in death of loved one five years later
On this day, five years ago, a Winter Haven man was shot and killed in his sleep and the gunman has yet to be caught.
On this day, five years ago, a Winter Haven man was shot and killed in his sleep and the gunman has yet to be caught.
16 cars, tractor-trailer involved in Polk County crash, police say
A tractor-trailer and 16 cars were involved in a crash in Polk County on Thursday night, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
A tractor-trailer and 16 cars were involved in a crash in Polk County on Thursday night, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
Three teens arrested in connection with drive-by shooting, police say
Three teens were arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting in West Lakeland on Wednesday morning, according to Polk County Sheriff's Office detectives.
Three teens were arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting in West Lakeland on Wednesday morning, according to Polk County Sheriff's Office detectives.
LPD: 19-year-old pedestrian hit and killed in Lakeland crash
Early Thursday morning, a pedestrian was hit by a Lexus while trying to cross the road in Lakeland, according to police.
Early Thursday morning, a pedestrian was hit by a Lexus while trying to cross the road in Lakeland, according to police.
Elementary school placed on heightened security after armed suspect flees in Lake Wales: Police
Polk Avenue Elementary School was placed on heightened security after police believed an armed suspect was near the school on Wednesday, according to officials.
Polk Avenue Elementary School was placed on heightened security after police believed an armed suspect was near the school on Wednesday, according to officials.
Polk County teacher, Disney employees among 219 arrested in human trafficking-focused bust: PCSO
Three Disney employees and a high school teacher and coach were among more than 200 arrested in a week-long, undercover human trafficking-focused operation in Polk County.
Three Disney employees and a high school teacher and coach were among more than 200 arrested in a week-long, undercover human trafficking-focused operation in Polk County.
Polk County parent pleads for additional safety measures in school zone
A Polk County mother of young children is pleading for change after catching numerous people speeding and illegally parking in a school zone.
A Polk County mother of young children is pleading for change after catching numerous people speeding and illegally parking in a school zone.
Winter Haven shooting victim asked suspect to ‘drink and chill’ before gunfire erupted: Police
A Winter Haven man has been arrested after police say he shot a man six times outside his apartment.
A Winter Haven man has been arrested after police say he shot a man six times outside his apartment.
Police arrest attempted murder suspect caught on camera beating ex-girlfriend, good Samaritan in Haines City
A man Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd described as ‘evil’ has been arrested following an attack on a 64-year-old woman and a good Samaritan at a Haines City convenience store.
A man Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd described as ‘evil’ has been arrested following an attack on a 64-year-old woman and a good Samaritan at a Haines City convenience store.
LPD: 55-year-old man drives into two mailboxes and electric pole during fatal crash
Police are investigating what caused a 55-year-old man to drive off a Lakeland road on Tuesday morning.
Police are investigating what caused a 55-year-old man to drive off a Lakeland road on Tuesday morning.
Video: Polk deputies searching for suspect accused of beating 64-year-old ex-girlfriend, good Samaritan
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating a man deputies say beat his ex-girlfriend and a good Samaritan who tried to stop the attack.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating a man deputies say beat his ex-girlfriend and a good Samaritan who tried to stop the attack.
Federal Air Marshal arrested in Lakeland, charged with domestic violence: PCSO
A Lakeland man was arrested and charged with domestic violence after he allegedly pushed his girlfriend during an argument, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Lakeland man was arrested and charged with domestic violence after he allegedly pushed his girlfriend during an argument, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
'Judd Java': Coffee company names brew after Polk Sheriff Grady Judd
When you purchase your next cup of coffee, you'll be able to support a local business and law enforcement at the same time.
When you purchase your next cup of coffee, you'll be able to support a local business and law enforcement at the same time.
Former Polk County deputy arrested for DUI following motorcycle crash that seriously injured passenger
A Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested on Thursday for DUI in connection to a motorcycle crash in July that injured both he and a female passenger, according to the sheriff's office.
A Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested on Thursday for DUI in connection to a motorcycle crash in July that injured both he and a female passenger, according to the sheriff's office.
Polk County Fire Rescue promoting the safe harboring of newborn babies with renewed partnership
Polk County Fire Rescue announced a renewed partnership with A Safe Haven for Newborns foundation in an effort to promote the safe harboring of newborn babies.
Polk County Fire Rescue announced a renewed partnership with A Safe Haven for Newborns foundation in an effort to promote the safe harboring of newborn babies.
Tampa woman arrested after stealing $6k necklace at Lake Wales jewelry store: Police
A woman walked into a Lake Wales Kay Jewelers, asked to see a 10k gold necklace and stole it, according to officials.
A woman walked into a Lake Wales Kay Jewelers, asked to see a 10k gold necklace and stole it, according to officials.
6-year-old boy drowns in Polk County, deputies say
A death investigation is underway in Polk County after deputies say a child drowned early Wednesday morning.
A death investigation is underway in Polk County after deputies say a child drowned early Wednesday morning.
FHP: Pedestrian hit by car during fatal crash on US-27 in Polk County
A 32-year-old Davenport man was killed in Polk County after trying to walk across US-27 early on Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 32-year-old Davenport man was killed in Polk County after trying to walk across US-27 early on Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
4, including woman claiming self-defense, arrested in connection with Winter Haven teen's death: PCSO
Four suspects with criminal histories have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a teenage gang member in Winter Haven.
Four suspects with criminal histories have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a teenage gang member in Winter Haven.