PCSO: Passenger killed in fatal Frostproof crash that left vehicle engulfed in flames
A man was killed in a fiery crash on US 27 near George Street in Frostproof Sunday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A man was killed in a fiery crash on US 27 near George Street in Frostproof Sunday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Shooting suspect barricades inside Lakeland apartment for more than 2 hours, Lakeland officers say
A shooting suspect was arrested in Lakeland after barricading himself inside an apartment for more than two hours, according to officers.
A shooting suspect was arrested in Lakeland after barricading himself inside an apartment for more than two hours, according to officers.
Lake Wales 19-year-old thrown from Jeep during fatal crash, deputies say
According to PCSO, a gray Jeep Grand Cherokee flipped multiple times after the driver, 19-year-old Damien Fletcher from Haines City, lost control of the car for unknown reasons.
According to PCSO, a gray Jeep Grand Cherokee flipped multiple times after the driver, 19-year-old Damien Fletcher from Haines City, lost control of the car for unknown reasons.
Grady Judd: Suspect high on meth shot ‘graveyard dead’ after opening fire on SWAT team, 1 hostage rescued
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says he can’t even count all the rounds that were fired at an armed suspect who shot a SWAT team member in Frostproof early Friday morning after holding a woman hostage and keeping law enforcement at bay during an hours-long standoff.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says he can’t even count all the rounds that were fired at an armed suspect who shot a SWAT team member in Frostproof early Friday morning after holding a woman hostage and keeping law enforcement at bay during an hours-long standoff.
7-year-old Winter Haven girl killed in roll-over crash, deputies say
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly crash that claimed the life of a 7-year-old girl in Winter Haven Wednesday morning.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly crash that claimed the life of a 7-year-old girl in Winter Haven Wednesday morning.
Sheriff Grady Judd takes 150 kids fishing
A summer tradition returned to Polk County Tuesday morning, giving children the opportunity to bait a hook, cast a line, and catch a lot of big fish with Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and his deputies.
A summer tradition returned to Polk County Tuesday morning, giving children the opportunity to bait a hook, cast a line, and catch a lot of big fish with Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and his deputies.
Grady Judd: 3 generations busted of family drug trafficking operation busted with enough fentanyl to kill 95K
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says it seized enough fentanyl to kill nearly 100,000 people when deputies arrested 12 people in a family-run drug trafficking operation.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says it seized enough fentanyl to kill nearly 100,000 people when deputies arrested 12 people in a family-run drug trafficking operation.
Vietnam veteran accomplishes goal of earning college degree 40 years later
John Draper, 75, just accomplished one of his biggest life goals by earning a college degree about 42 years after starting the process.
John Draper, 75, just accomplished one of his biggest life goals by earning a college degree about 42 years after starting the process.
Lake Wales High School football coach arrested after pointing gun at another driver, deputies say
A Lake Wales High School football coach is facing several charges after police say he pulled a gun on another driver during a ‘road rage’ incident.
A Lake Wales High School football coach is facing several charges after police say he pulled a gun on another driver during a ‘road rage’ incident.
Operation ‘special toppings’ nabs 2 pizza parlor employees accused of using restaurant to make drug deals
A manager and assistant manager at Pizzano’s Pizza are accused of selling more than just pepperoni pie from the restaurant, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
A manager and assistant manager at Pizzano’s Pizza are accused of selling more than just pepperoni pie from the restaurant, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
Semi-pro soccer player killed: ‘Most Altruistic Player's’ life cut short by car crashing into Lakeland home
A Lakeland semi-professional soccer team is mourning the loss of one of its players.
A Lakeland semi-professional soccer team is mourning the loss of one of its players.
Dead bat found in Bartow dog's mouth tested positive for rabies
Polk County confirmed its second case of rabies this year.
Polk County confirmed its second case of rabies this year.
Vehicle slams into Lakeland home killing man inside, police say
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a man from Brazil Monday afternoon.
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a man from Brazil Monday afternoon.
Florida man known as ‘Pooh Bear’ arrested after chess game turns deadly, police say
The Haines City Police Department is crediting the community for helping arrest a murder suspect.
The Haines City Police Department is crediting the community for helping arrest a murder suspect.
'It doesn't feel real': Polk County teen killed in jet ski accident on Frostproof lake
Family and friends of the 17-year-old jet skier killed in an accident on Lake Clinch in Frostproof are still processing the loss that they said feels sudden and far too soon.
Family and friends of the 17-year-old jet skier killed in an accident on Lake Clinch in Frostproof are still processing the loss that they said feels sudden and far too soon.
Haines City police searching for a suspect involved in fatal shooting
Haines City police is searching for 22-year-old Kristavion Jacoi, who they say shot and killed one man and injured another on Sunday afternoon.
Haines City police is searching for 22-year-old Kristavion Jacoi, who they say shot and killed one man and injured another on Sunday afternoon.
Florida teen dies after being thrown off Jet Ski without life jacket: deputies
The body of a 17-year-old boy was recovered from a lake in Polk County after he apparently drowned following a Jet Ski incident, officials said.
The body of a 17-year-old boy was recovered from a lake in Polk County after he apparently drowned following a Jet Ski incident, officials said.
Polk County organization looking for volunteers to help Haiti recover from devastating earthquake
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti a couple of weeks ago, killing four and injuring dozens.
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti a couple of weeks ago, killing four and injuring dozens.
Lake Wales nurse has seen generations of changing technology make an impact during 50-year tenure
A long-time registered nurse in Lake Wales, has served patients in her hometown for over 50 years at the same hospital, seeing generations and changing technology come through the doors.
A long-time registered nurse in Lake Wales, has served patients in her hometown for over 50 years at the same hospital, seeing generations and changing technology come through the doors.
PCSO: Man hit, killed while walking along dark Winter Haven road
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that took place early Thursday morning.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that took place early Thursday morning.