Sheriff: 3 trafficked drugs from Mexico to Polk County, leads to largest seizure of fentanyl in agency history
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says their latest drug bust resulted in the largest seizure of fentanyl in the history of the agency.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says their latest drug bust resulted in the largest seizure of fentanyl in the history of the agency.
Volunteer organization helps Polk, Hardee residents whose homes were damaged during Hurricane Ian
A national volunteer organization is coming to the rescue for families in Fort Meade whose homes have been damaged by Hurricane Ian.
A national volunteer organization is coming to the rescue for families in Fort Meade whose homes have been damaged by Hurricane Ian.
'Every day is a gift': Woman nearly fully recovered from COVID-19 says faith, music helped her beat the odds
It's now been two years since Cristie White was told by her doctors to call her family and say her goodbyes. Today, she's 90% recovered from COVID-19 and opening up about how her recovery journey inspired her to write a song and publish a Bible study book now available on Amazon.
It's now been two years since Cristie White was told by her doctors to call her family and say her goodbyes. Today, she's 90% recovered from COVID-19 and opening up about how her recovery journey inspired her to write a song and publish a Bible study book now available on Amazon.
Aircraft sprays Polk County for mosquitoes after uptick since Hurricane Ian
Mosquitos have been a big problem throughout Polk County since Hurricane Ian hit three weeks ago.
Mosquitos have been a big problem throughout Polk County since Hurricane Ian hit three weeks ago.
Man charged for killing witness planning on testifying against him in attempted murder trial, FDLE announces
Florida investigators said Marlon Burgess was arrested for killing a witness who was planning on testifying against him in an attempted murder trial. The 20-year-old victim had survived being shot by Burgess in 2019, and was getting ready to testify when he was found dead, FDLE said.
Florida investigators said Marlon Burgess was arrested for killing a witness who was planning on testifying against him in an attempted murder trial. The 20-year-old victim had survived being shot by Burgess in 2019, and was getting ready to testify when he was found dead, FDLE said.
Time for a checkup: Lakeland rounds up Lake Morton swans for annual veterinary visit
For the 42nd year, the annual swan roundup started Tuesday morning on Lake Morton with local veterinarians hitting the water to check on all those beloved birds.
For the 42nd year, the annual swan roundup started Tuesday morning on Lake Morton with local veterinarians hitting the water to check on all those beloved birds.
Police: 17-year-old boy shot and killed at Lakeland apartment complex over the weekend
Detectives are investigating a homicide after a 17-year-old boy was shot and killed at an apartment complex in Lakeland over the weekend, police said.
Detectives are investigating a homicide after a 17-year-old boy was shot and killed at an apartment complex in Lakeland over the weekend, police said.
Father, son shoot at person they thought was burglar after neighbor brings package delivered to wrong address
Gino Colonacosta and his 15-year-old son stalked and shot at a woman sitting in her car outside of her apartment. They thought she was the "burglar" who triggered their doorbell camera, but that was actually a different neighbor who was returning a mis delivered package.
Gino Colonacosta and his 15-year-old son stalked and shot at a woman sitting in her car outside of her apartment. They thought she was the "burglar" who triggered their doorbell camera, but that was actually a different neighbor who was returning a mis delivered package.
Video: Polk County deputy survives shot to the chest thanks to bulletproof vest
The Polk County Sheriff's Office released surveillance video from a nearby home of a shooting that could have been tragic for a deputy and his family, but wasn't thanks to a bulletproof vest, a St. Michael’s medallion and the "good Lord," according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office released surveillance video from a nearby home of a shooting that could have been tragic for a deputy and his family, but wasn't thanks to a bulletproof vest, a St. Michael’s medallion and the "good Lord," according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Man found dead in Bartow homicide, police say
The Bartow Police Department is investigating a homicide after they say a man was found dead Saturday morning.
The Bartow Police Department is investigating a homicide after they say a man was found dead Saturday morning.
Bonnet Springs Park expected to open soon after Hurricane Ian delay
It's the 11th hour for Lakeland's newest attraction, Bonnet Springs Park. After more than two years under construction, the park is going to hold its grand opening next weekend.
It's the 11th hour for Lakeland's newest attraction, Bonnet Springs Park. After more than two years under construction, the park is going to hold its grand opening next weekend.
Polk deputy wearing bulletproof vest shot in Davenport neighborhood; suspect in custody, officials say
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd credits a bulletproof vest, a St. Michael’s medallion and the "good Lord," for saving the life of a deputy who was shot in the chest Wednesday night.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd credits a bulletproof vest, a St. Michael’s medallion and the "good Lord," for saving the life of a deputy who was shot in the chest Wednesday night.
Polk Sheriff's Office breaks ground on new substation in Poinciana
The Polk County Sheriff's Office broke ground on its new substation in Poinciana Wednesday. The new district office is being built on Marigold Avenue right next to the Polk County Fire Rescue station.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office broke ground on its new substation in Poinciana Wednesday. The new district office is being built on Marigold Avenue right next to the Polk County Fire Rescue station.
Toddler ejected and killed in DUI crash, 5-year-old child seriously injured, Polk sheriff says
A toddler was killed and a 5-year-old boy was seriously injured in an overnight DUI crash in Polk City, authorities said.
A toddler was killed and a 5-year-old boy was seriously injured in an overnight DUI crash in Polk City, authorities said.
Polk County deputy laid to rest after he was killed in the line of duty by friendly fire
It was a somber day in Lakeland as hundreds of law enforcement officers from across the state turned out to watch Polk County Deputy Blane Lane be laid to rest. He was 21 years old when he was killed in the line of duty by friendly fire.
It was a somber day in Lakeland as hundreds of law enforcement officers from across the state turned out to watch Polk County Deputy Blane Lane be laid to rest. He was 21 years old when he was killed in the line of duty by friendly fire.
Some residents still without power in Peace River Village after Hurricane Ian
Power has been restored for the vast majority of Floridians after Hurricane Ian, but it has not for many people who live in Peace River Village on SR 60 in Bartow, which is still flooded.
Power has been restored for the vast majority of Floridians after Hurricane Ian, but it has not for many people who live in Peace River Village on SR 60 in Bartow, which is still flooded.
PCSO: Teen hits, kills man walking across Polk County highway
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after they say a 17-year-old female hit and killed a man as he tried to cross U.S. 27 near Frostproof Friday night.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after they say a 17-year-old female hit and killed a man as he tried to cross U.S. 27 near Frostproof Friday night.
Bobcat captured in Lakeland after killing one royal swan, dozens of ducks
A bobcat that killed one of Lakeland's royal swans has been captured. The cat began terrorizing Highland Village, a mobile home park where the swan and her mate were living, a few weeks ago.
A bobcat that killed one of Lakeland's royal swans has been captured. The cat began terrorizing Highland Village, a mobile home park where the swan and her mate were living, a few weeks ago.
Hurricane Ian debris cleanup in Polk County could take at least three months
Polk County crews are working from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week to clean up the debris left behind by Hurricane Ian, and it still could three to four months to get the job done.
Polk County crews are working from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week to clean up the debris left behind by Hurricane Ian, and it still could three to four months to get the job done.
Woman charged with second-degree murder in death of Polk County deputy
A woman is facing second-degree murder charges in the death of Polk County deputy Blane Lane.
A woman is facing second-degree murder charges in the death of Polk County deputy Blane Lane.