Deputies: Search for homicide suspect underway in Winter Haven
Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies are searching for a homicide suspect in the Eloise area of Winter Haven.
Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies are searching for a homicide suspect in the Eloise area of Winter Haven.
Polk County Sheriff's Office hosting job fair
If you're looking for a job, the Polk County Sheriff's Office is hiring.
If you're looking for a job, the Polk County Sheriff's Office is hiring.
Sheriff Judd: Drunk man starts deadly shootout at Polk County bar
A drunken argument at a Polk County bar ended in a gunfight, killing one person and injuring two more, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
A drunken argument at a Polk County bar ended in a gunfight, killing one person and injuring two more, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Prosecutors believe four Lakeland defendants could be helping accused Capitol Riot fugitive
Federal prosecutors want to stop all communication between four Lakeland defendants facing charges for their involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Federal prosecutors want to stop all communication between four Lakeland defendants facing charges for their involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Florida Panther spotted on security cameras roaming Polk County backyard
A backyard security camera in Polk County captured footage of a Florida panther walking through the neighborhood.
A backyard security camera in Polk County captured footage of a Florida panther walking through the neighborhood.
Polk sheriff: 'Most wonderful mom in the world' shot and killed by son for telling him to stop smoking inside
After the mom caught her 19-year-old son smoking cigars in his room and told him to stop, investigators said he shot her through his door and killed her, then fled from the house.
After the mom caught her 19-year-old son smoking cigars in his room and told him to stop, investigators said he shot her through his door and killed her, then fled from the house.
‘We're embarrassed’: Polk County sheriff volunteer arrested for selling drugs out of patrol vehicle
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says he is "hotter than a bare butt on a tin roof in August" after learning a sheriff’s volunteer officer was caught selling prescription pills out of a patrol car while in uniform.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says he is "hotter than a bare butt on a tin roof in August" after learning a sheriff’s volunteer officer was caught selling prescription pills out of a patrol car while in uniform.
Residents in Lakeland neighborhood want car noise ordinance enforced
Many car enthusiasts decide to modify their exhausts for various reasons, ut there are laws governing the noise limit your vehicle can produce. Residents in one Lakeland neighborhood want those rules enforced.
Many car enthusiasts decide to modify their exhausts for various reasons, ut there are laws governing the noise limit your vehicle can produce. Residents in one Lakeland neighborhood want those rules enforced.
Deputies: Polk County man killed in morning crash that left road closed for hours
A man was killed and another was injured in a Polk County crash that happened Thursday morning, according to deputies.
A man was killed and another was injured in a Polk County crash that happened Thursday morning, according to deputies.
Two women graduate from Southeastern University in Lakeland, years after escaping Nigerian terrorist group
The two were attending a girls school in the Chibok area when Boko Haram took over the school and kidnapped more than 300 girls. When the truck they were in hit a rut, both women took a leap of faith, jumped out and escaped.
The two were attending a girls school in the Chibok area when Boko Haram took over the school and kidnapped more than 300 girls. When the truck they were in hit a rut, both women took a leap of faith, jumped out and escaped.
Lakeland seniors stay spry, sharp and social with woodworking program
A woodshop located inside a Lakeland senior community is sharpening residents mentally, physically and socially.
A woodshop located inside a Lakeland senior community is sharpening residents mentally, physically and socially.
Motorcyclist illegally passing vehicles dies in head-on crash, deputies say
A motorcyclist who deputies say was speeding and illegally passing vehicles was killed in a vehicle crash in Lakeland Tuesday evening.
A motorcyclist who deputies say was speeding and illegally passing vehicles was killed in a vehicle crash in Lakeland Tuesday evening.
Smoke may be visible in Bay Area due to controlled burns in Hillsborough, Polk counties
Agencies across the Bay Area were conducting controlled burns Wednesday. Officials said there's no cause for concern, however, residents may be able to see and even smell smoke.
Agencies across the Bay Area were conducting controlled burns Wednesday. Officials said there's no cause for concern, however, residents may be able to see and even smell smoke.
Polk correctional officer arrested for DUI
The tables turned for a Polk County correctional officer and Army Reserve military police officer who found himself on the other side of the law following a traffic stop early Wednesday morning.
The tables turned for a Polk County correctional officer and Army Reserve military police officer who found himself on the other side of the law following a traffic stop early Wednesday morning.
Polk County fish producer benefits from pandemic boom in tropical fish
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Polk County man hasn't been able to keep up with the demand for the fish he raises at Urban Tropical, his farm in North Lakeland.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Polk County man hasn't been able to keep up with the demand for the fish he raises at Urban Tropical, his farm in North Lakeland.
Tom Brady's 'un-retirement' tanks value of Lakeland woman's record setting touchdown ball
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady tossed a dime to Mike Evans for his 624th touchdown during the final home season game against the Panthers. After that, a Lakeland woman was given that ball by Evans.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady tossed a dime to Mike Evans for his 624th touchdown during the final home season game against the Panthers. After that, a Lakeland woman was given that ball by Evans.
Fatal Polk County crash under investigation
A Polk City woman lost her life in a two-vehicle crash Friday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A Polk City woman lost her life in a two-vehicle crash Friday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office creates autism decals for those with special needs
The Polk County Sheriff's Office has a launched a new program that allows people to put decals on their homes and vehicles alerting deputies that someone inside has autism.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office has a launched a new program that allows people to put decals on their homes and vehicles alerting deputies that someone inside has autism.
Florida panther killed in Polk County marks 11 deaths since start of 2022
The panther killed in Polk County was a two-year-old male, according to wildlife officials. Panthers, especially males are on the move as natural Florida shrinks at an alarming rate.
The panther killed in Polk County was a two-year-old male, according to wildlife officials. Panthers, especially males are on the move as natural Florida shrinks at an alarming rate.
Family who lost twins in childbirth help March for Dimes cause
A Winter Haven family is channeling their sadness into helping others. Brittany and Joshua Chaney lost their twin girls during childbirth and are sharing their story and raising money for the March for Dimes, to help make a difference in the fight to save the lives of premature babies.
A Winter Haven family is channeling their sadness into helping others. Brittany and Joshua Chaney lost their twin girls during childbirth and are sharing their story and raising money for the March for Dimes, to help make a difference in the fight to save the lives of premature babies.