PCSO investigating apparent double murder-suicide in Lake Wales
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a “double murder” that occurred on Sunday afternoon in Lake Wales.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a “double murder” that occurred on Sunday afternoon in Lake Wales.
Lakeland 18-year-old killed in single-vehicle crash, police say
On Sunday morning, a single-vehicle crash resulted in the death of an 18-year-old driver and serious injuries to an 18-year-old passenger.
On Sunday morning, a single-vehicle crash resulted in the death of an 18-year-old driver and serious injuries to an 18-year-old passenger.
Polk County School Board debates proclamations and addresses A/C concerns at latest meeting
A Polk County School Board meeting drew a packed house Tuesday night.
A Polk County School Board meeting drew a packed house Tuesday night.
Child with autism reunited with family after wandering away from Polk County home
A three-year-old boy who was reported missing early Tuesday morning had an emotional reunion with his family after he was found alive by a neighbor.
A three-year-old boy who was reported missing early Tuesday morning had an emotional reunion with his family after he was found alive by a neighbor.
Polk Education Association holds class action grievance hearing over broken A/C units at schools
The Polk Education Association held a class action grievance hearing with district leaders Friday with dozens of schools dealing with broken or malfunctioning air conditioning units.
The Polk Education Association held a class action grievance hearing with district leaders Friday with dozens of schools dealing with broken or malfunctioning air conditioning units.
Polk County deputies investigating a death, related traffic crash
US 92 has reopened in both directions after being shut down for several hours Friday morning while Polk County deputies conducted investigated a death and a related traffic crash.
US 92 has reopened in both directions after being shut down for several hours Friday morning while Polk County deputies conducted investigated a death and a related traffic crash.
Polk County man sentenced for Jan. 6 Capitol Riot involvement
Polk County resident Joshua Doolin is headed to prison for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol Riot.
Polk County resident Joshua Doolin is headed to prison for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol Riot.
Suspected burglar found hiding in Lakeland attic, PCSO says
A man was found hiding in a Lakeland attic on Saturday night after witnesses called deputies about a burglary.
A man was found hiding in a Lakeland attic on Saturday night after witnesses called deputies about a burglary.
FHP: 18-year-old suspect involved in Polk County hit-and-run charged
An 18-year-old troopers say was involved in a hit-and-run crash around midnight on Sunday has been arrested and charged.
An 18-year-old troopers say was involved in a hit-and-run crash around midnight on Sunday has been arrested and charged.
Search efforts intensifying for Auburndale woman Tonya Whipp, who's been missing for over 2 months
On Sunday, dozens of volunteers braved the scorching heat to trek through the wooded terrain and water surrounding Lake Blue Park in search of Tonya Whipp.
On Sunday, dozens of volunteers braved the scorching heat to trek through the wooded terrain and water surrounding Lake Blue Park in search of Tonya Whipp.
18-year-old going 80 mph in a 45 mph zone wanted in connection with Polk County hit-and-run: FHP
Four people were injured in a hit-and-run crash in Polk County on Sunday morning.
Four people were injured in a hit-and-run crash in Polk County on Sunday morning.
Missing Polk County woman Tonya Whipp search party in need of volunteers
Let's find Tonya Whipp. That is the message heading into this weekend as Polk County organizers plan a third search party for the 38-year-old in as many weeks.
Let's find Tonya Whipp. That is the message heading into this weekend as Polk County organizers plan a third search party for the 38-year-old in as many weeks.
Air conditioning issues at Polk County schools leads to class action grievance as classes begin amid heat wave
Polk County Public Schools are gearing up to head back to the classroom on Friday, but educators are raising concerns about ongoing air conditioning issues.
Polk County Public Schools are gearing up to head back to the classroom on Friday, but educators are raising concerns about ongoing air conditioning issues.
PCSO: Motorcyclist killed in Polk County crash
A 40-year-old Davenport man riding a motorcycle died in Polk County after a crash on Wednesday evening, according to investigators.
A 40-year-old Davenport man riding a motorcycle died in Polk County after a crash on Wednesday evening, according to investigators.
Winter Haven man wrapped in plastic seriously injures 2, kills dog in violent stabbing attack, police say
Two men are in the hospital and a dog is dead after police say a Winter Haven man went on a violent attack after arguing with a family member early Thursday morning.
Two men are in the hospital and a dog is dead after police say a Winter Haven man went on a violent attack after arguing with a family member early Thursday morning.
Pedestrian hit and killed by semi-truck in Lakeland, police say
A pedestrian in Lakeland was killed on Monday afternoon after being struck by a semi-truck.
A pedestrian in Lakeland was killed on Monday afternoon after being struck by a semi-truck.
Armed man takes his own life after barricading himself in vehicle outside Polk County animal hospital: PCSO
An armed man who barricaded himself alone inside his vehicle near a Polk County vet took his own life, according to deputies.
An armed man who barricaded himself alone inside his vehicle near a Polk County vet took his own life, according to deputies.
Armed convicted felon accused of opening fire in Bartow neighborhood arrested after standoff: PCSO
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is touting the power of ‘see something, say something’ after Polk County deputies arrested a man they say barricaded himself inside a Bartow home after he was reportedly yelling and firing a handgun into the air and the ground in a Bartow neighborhood.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is touting the power of ‘see something, say something’ after Polk County deputies arrested a man they say barricaded himself inside a Bartow home after he was reportedly yelling and firing a handgun into the air and the ground in a Bartow neighborhood.
Man barricades himself in Polk County home after shooting gun into the air: Deputies
A man who barricaded himself inside a Polk County home for five hours Monday afternoon was taken into custody, deputies said.
A man who barricaded himself inside a Polk County home for five hours Monday afternoon was taken into custody, deputies said.
Lake Wales murder suspect found dead in ‘retaliatory’ shooting, police say
Law enforcement officers in Polk County are investigating two separate shootings that occurred in Lake Wales Sunday night.
Law enforcement officers in Polk County are investigating two separate shootings that occurred in Lake Wales Sunday night.