'Grady Sudds:' Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd gets bar soap named after him
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said he's had dogs and children named after him and even has his own line of coffee, but now his namesake is used in the hygiene industry.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said he's had dogs and children named after him and even has his own line of coffee, but now his namesake is used in the hygiene industry.
Auburndale man arrested for shaking 2-month-old baby, fracturing skull: Deputies
An Auburndale man was arrested by Polk County Sheriff’s Special Victims Unit detectives on Friday after he admitted to shaking a baby, according to deputies.
An Auburndale man was arrested by Polk County Sheriff’s Special Victims Unit detectives on Friday after he admitted to shaking a baby, according to deputies.
Man turns himself in after breaking into Polk County apartment, stealing ingredients for screwdriver: PCSO
A man turned himself in to Polk County authorities after surveillance video showed him breaking into an apartment and stealing the ingredients to a cocktail.
A man turned himself in to Polk County authorities after surveillance video showed him breaking into an apartment and stealing the ingredients to a cocktail.
Man steals ingredients for screwdriver after breaking into Polk County apartment: Deputies
The Polk County Sheriff's office is calling the suspect who broke into an apartment for vodka and orange juice a "boozy burglar."
The Polk County Sheriff's office is calling the suspect who broke into an apartment for vodka and orange juice a "boozy burglar."
Commissioners consider 1,400-acre solar farm in Lakeland
The City of Lakeland could soon be home to another solar energy farm, and this one would be the largest.
The City of Lakeland could soon be home to another solar energy farm, and this one would be the largest.
Lakeland Linder International Airport sets sights on commercial flights
Catching a flight could soon be a lot more convenient for residents of Polk County.
Catching a flight could soon be a lot more convenient for residents of Polk County.
Video: Woman accused of pilfering packages from Polk County porch planned on re-gifting items, deputies say
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a woman will likely spend Christmas behind bars after being arrested for stealing Amazon packages from a porch less than two weeks before the holiday.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a woman will likely spend Christmas behind bars after being arrested for stealing Amazon packages from a porch less than two weeks before the holiday.
Burglary suspects, including teen, arrested for grand theft auto in Polk County: ‘Oh, my God! Not Grady Judd!’
A burglary suspect who was recently arrested driving a stolen vehicle told deputies he wouldn’t be in jail long until he realized he had been arrested in Polk County.
A burglary suspect who was recently arrested driving a stolen vehicle told deputies he wouldn’t be in jail long until he realized he had been arrested in Polk County.
Winter Haven family recovering after serious crash involving street racing
A Winter Haven family is now back home and is feeling lucky to be alive after being the victims of a serious car crash last week.
A Winter Haven family is now back home and is feeling lucky to be alive after being the victims of a serious car crash last week.
Missing Florida child found following statewide alert
A missing 12-year-old boy from Davenport has been safely located following a Florida Missing Child Alert.
A missing 12-year-old boy from Davenport has been safely located following a Florida Missing Child Alert.
Man arrested, charged with vehicular homicide after plowing through Lakeland home in fatal crash: Police
A man has been arrested in connection to a fatal Lakeland crash in which a car slammed into a home and killed a resident.
A man has been arrested in connection to a fatal Lakeland crash in which a car slammed into a home and killed a resident.
Haines City police officer resigns after shoplifting arrest: PCSO
A former Haines City police officer was arrested on Saturday after being caught shoplifting from a Polk County Walmart, according to officials.
A former Haines City police officer was arrested on Saturday after being caught shoplifting from a Polk County Walmart, according to officials.
Bartow police officer injured after being struck by vehicle: PCSO
A Bartow police officer is recovering after investigators say they were struck by a minivan on Sunday evening.
A Bartow police officer is recovering after investigators say they were struck by a minivan on Sunday evening.
Winter Haven crash leaves 7 injured, deputies investigate whether street-racing caused it
Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office are investigating whether street racing was the cause of a crash that left seven people hurt, including children.
Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office are investigating whether street racing was the cause of a crash that left seven people hurt, including children.
Driver killed in crash after car runs into tree, catches on fire in Polk County: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a driver was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Mulberry late Thursday night.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a driver was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Mulberry late Thursday night.
Annual Christmas Parade returns to Lakeland to kickoff the holiday season
From holiday tunes to tinsel and garland, the annual Christmas parade brought so much joy to thousands in Lakeland on Thursday.
From holiday tunes to tinsel and garland, the annual Christmas parade brought so much joy to thousands in Lakeland on Thursday.
Winter Haven gang member arrested for drive-by shooting, charged with attempted murder: Sheriff Judd
The Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested a documented gang member in Winter Haven in connection to a drive-by shooting that occurred in mid-November.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested a documented gang member in Winter Haven in connection to a drive-by shooting that occurred in mid-November.
Lakeland teacher accused of hiding 15-year-old from deputies, grooming her for sex: Sheriff Grady Judd
A private school teacher in Polk County is facing felony charges after deputies say he engaged in inappropriate conduct with a 15-year-old girl and hid her from deputies.
A private school teacher in Polk County is facing felony charges after deputies say he engaged in inappropriate conduct with a 15-year-old girl and hid her from deputies.
Polk County officials, developers address safety concerns after 15-year-old hit, killed at intersection
After a 15-year-old boy was hit and killed while on his way to school, concerned residents are now questioning why the busy intersection where the crash happened isn't safer for pedestrians.
After a 15-year-old boy was hit and killed while on his way to school, concerned residents are now questioning why the busy intersection where the crash happened isn't safer for pedestrians.
Burglar hospitalized after being shot by victim at Auburndale gas station: Police
A burglar was shot on Sunday night at an Auburndale 7-Eleven after reaching into a man's car, according to police.
A burglar was shot on Sunday night at an Auburndale 7-Eleven after reaching into a man's car, according to police.