PCSO: Motorcyclist dies in fiery Polk County crash

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that took place Saturday night in Lake Hamilton. 

FBI searching for two accused Polk County Capitol rioters after disappearing

The FBI is searching for a Florida woman who was supposed to stand trial Monday on charges stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack as well as another riot defendant who has also gone missing, officials said.

Polk County men plead guilty to posing as law enforcement, targeting drug dealers, federal officials say

Four Polk County men were accused of pretending to be law enforcement, targeting local drug dealers, and committing robberies from Hillsborough to Lee counties. Now, three are pleading guilty.

FHP: Man hit, killed by tractor-trailer trying to walk across I-4

An Auburndale man last his life early Monday morning when troopers say he was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer as he tried to cross Interstate 4 early Monday morning. 

Multiple people injured in Saturday night crash in Lakeland

On Saturday night deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's office responded to a crash that occurred at 5250 S.R. 33 North in Lakeland that involved multiple vehicles. 

What does it take to be a member of the SWAT team?

The show Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test gives a glimpse into what it takes to be a part of the elite groups of our military. Not everyone is built for it. 

Southeastern softball teammates help opposing team's injured player get to home base

Southeastern University's women's softball team may have lost their game against Grand View University's Vikings' this weekend, but they won over a lot of fans worldwide. 

Lakeland PD searching for driver of silver car who hit, killed woman Saturday

The Lakeland Police Department is looking for the driver who is responsible for hitting and killing a woman on WE 10th Street Saturday night. 

'Absolute mayhem': Suspect dead after shootout in Poinciana, Polk County sheriff says

One man is dead, and two others were seriously injured in a shootout in Poinciana Thursday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Grady Judd recounted the details of the "absolute mayhem" that happened on Sawfish Drive.

Two dozen arrested, several wanted in Polk County child sex predator sting

Two dozen arrests were made by law enforcement in Polk County during an investigation into adults targeting children for sex on social media and other online platforms. Two of the suspects are accused of sexually battering girls under 14 years old. 

Polk sheriff: Citizen kills suspect who shot at two people inside car at Poinciana neighborhood

A Poinciana neighborhood was the scene of a deadly shooting, where a suspect fired at two people inside a car – but was soon shot dead by another armed individual in the area, according to the Polk County sheriff. 

Lakeland Jan. 6 riot suspects will let judge, not jury, decide their fate

Polk County resident, Joshua Doolin and two of his co-conspirators, Olivia Pollock and Michael Perkins will soon have their day in court. All three are accused of rioting and storming the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. However, the trio just decided to skip a jury trial and try their luck with a bench trial.