Driver going 100 mph crashes into Lakeland home, deputies say
Neighbors are calling for more roadway safety measures after a driver was arrested for barreling into a Lakeland home, sending two people to the hospital.
Neighbors are calling for more roadway safety measures after a driver was arrested for barreling into a Lakeland home, sending two people to the hospital.
One person dead after boat crashes into tree in Winter Haven lake, police say
One person was killed in a single boat crash on Saturday morning, according to authorities.
One person was killed in a single boat crash on Saturday morning, according to authorities.
Former Lakeland High School teacher sentenced to 35 years in prison for child pornography
A former Lakeland High School teacher and soccer coach has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after being charged with 408 counts of child pornography.
A former Lakeland High School teacher and soccer coach has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after being charged with 408 counts of child pornography.
50-foot sinkhole forms on Polk County property months after previous 75-foot sinkhole: Officials
Nearly three months after a 75-foot sinkhole opened up off of Scott Lake Road, Polk County crews were monitoring another sinkhole that opened up in the same area.
Nearly three months after a 75-foot sinkhole opened up off of Scott Lake Road, Polk County crews were monitoring another sinkhole that opened up in the same area.
PCSO: Mother and stepfather indicted for first degree murder in the death of their 6-year-old boy
A Winter Haven couple was indicted for first degree murder in the death of a child on Thursday, Aug. 31, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Winter Haven couple was indicted for first degree murder in the death of a child on Thursday, Aug. 31, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
PCSO: Lake Wales man arrested after road rage at Dundee school, speeding in wrong lane
A driver was arrested on Tuesday afternoon after speeding away from a road rage incident at a school in Dundee, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A driver was arrested on Tuesday afternoon after speeding away from a road rage incident at a school in Dundee, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Amtrak train collides with semi truck in Polk County: sheriff's office
The Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to a crash involving a semi-truck and an Amtrak train in Frostproof Tuesday afternoon.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to a crash involving a semi-truck and an Amtrak train in Frostproof Tuesday afternoon.
Driver taken to hospital after crash involving two semi-trucks in Lake Wales: PCSO
A semi-truck driver was taken to the hospital Tuesday evening after a fiery crash on SR 60 near Lake Wales Road in Polk County, deputies said.
A semi-truck driver was taken to the hospital Tuesday evening after a fiery crash on SR 60 near Lake Wales Road in Polk County, deputies said.
Father accused in son’s brutal murder gives fake name during first court appearance, held without bond
The father accused of brutally murdering his own 16-year-old son in Polk County faced a judge Tuesday afternoon, and things took a bizarre turn.
The father accused of brutally murdering his own 16-year-old son in Polk County faced a judge Tuesday afternoon, and things took a bizarre turn.
Motorcyclist killed in two-vehicle crash in Polk County, FHP says
On Tuesday morning, a 31-year-old Winter Haven man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on US Highway 17-92, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
On Tuesday morning, a 31-year-old Winter Haven man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on US Highway 17-92, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
PCSO: Former Polk County deputy arrested after going almost 90 mph over speed limit
A former deputy sheriff fled from law enforcement after being spotted going over 100 mph, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A former deputy sheriff fled from law enforcement after being spotted going over 100 mph, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
BPD: Carjacking suspect who pointed gun at officers dies after getting shot by Bartow police
The suspect in an armed carjacking died after he was shot by two officers on US 98 in Bartow, according to police.
The suspect in an armed carjacking died after he was shot by two officers on US 98 in Bartow, according to police.
Grady Judd: Father arrested in ‘horrific’ murder of 16-year-old son in Polk County
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd called a father "evil" after he was arrested for killing his own 16-year-old son Monday afternoon.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd called a father "evil" after he was arrested for killing his own 16-year-old son Monday afternoon.
‘This is a criminal’: Suspect who pointed gun, carjacked couple shot by Bartow police officers
A violent suspect who pointed a gun at police is in critical condition after he was shot by two officers on US 98 in Bartow, authorities said. He's also accused of carjacking a couple and ramming the stolen vehicle into three other cars on the major road.
A violent suspect who pointed a gun at police is in critical condition after he was shot by two officers on US 98 in Bartow, authorities said. He's also accused of carjacking a couple and ramming the stolen vehicle into three other cars on the major road.
PCSO: Driver thrown out of car, passenger injured in fatal Polk City crash
A Winter Haven man was ejected from his car during a crash at the county line early on Monday morning, according to deputies.
A Winter Haven man was ejected from his car during a crash at the county line early on Monday morning, according to deputies.
Armed suspect barricades inside Fort Meade home after fight with family: Polk deputies
An armed suspect barricaded himself inside a Fort Meade home Friday afternoon after getting into a fight with two other men, Polk County deputies said.
An armed suspect barricaded himself inside a Fort Meade home Friday afternoon after getting into a fight with two other men, Polk County deputies said.
New Lakeland head coach looks to continue past success
Marvin Frazier doesn't run from the truth.
Marvin Frazier doesn't run from the truth.
2 people killed in crash involving semi-truck in Winter Haven: Sheriff's office
Two men were killed in a two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck in Winter Haven on Thursday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Two men were killed in a two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck in Winter Haven on Thursday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
3 teens injured after crashing stolen vehicle in Polk County: Deputies
Three teenagers were injured after stealing and crashing a vehicle near Poinciana early Thursday morning, according to authorities.
Three teenagers were injured after stealing and crashing a vehicle near Poinciana early Thursday morning, according to authorities.
Mars themed resort coming to Polk County
There's been a longtime fascination with what it would be like to visit or even live on the red planet.
There's been a longtime fascination with what it would be like to visit or even live on the red planet.