Undercover sting leads to arrest of Honduran national for luring minor: Auburndale police
An undercover operation by the Auburndale Police Department ended with the arrest of a Bradenton man who detectives say traveled to Polk County intending to meet a 14-year-old girl for illegal sexual acts.
An undercover operation by the Auburndale Police Department ended with the arrest of a Bradenton man who detectives say traveled to Polk County intending to meet a 14-year-old girl for illegal sexual acts.
'Selling poison to our children': Grady Judd, AG Uthmeier detail takedown of fentanyl rings
In a sweeping multi-agency operation that spanned several months and crossed jurisdictional lines, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the dismantling of two massive drug trafficking syndicates on Friday morning during a press conference in Winter Haven.
In a sweeping multi-agency operation that spanned several months and crossed jurisdictional lines, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the dismantling of two massive drug trafficking syndicates on Friday morning during a press conference in Winter Haven.
Lakeland brush fire spreads, destroys home and sheds: PCFR
Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded Thursday afternoon to a brush fire in Lakeland that spread, burning through a home and a pair of sheds.
Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded Thursday afternoon to a brush fire in Lakeland that spread, burning through a home and a pair of sheds.
Florida Poly to launch cybersecurity and AI laboratory on campus
After receiving nearly $3 million in federal funding, the security operations center on campus will be expanded with the addition of an artificial intelligence lab.
After receiving nearly $3 million in federal funding, the security operations center on campus will be expanded with the addition of an artificial intelligence lab.
Polk County construction workers freed driver trapped under vehicle after crash with dump truck: PCSO
A deadly crash in Polk County is under investigation.
A deadly crash in Polk County is under investigation.
Friends honor lifelong artist with exhibition in Lakeland
Two friends are honoring their close friend by displaying her creations in the exhibition "The Art of Pat Percy" at the Depot Arts District.
Two friends are honoring their close friend by displaying her creations in the exhibition "The Art of Pat Percy" at the Depot Arts District.
Historic 'Old Tucker Home' burns down in Kathleen, cause of fire still under investigation
A historic farmhouse that was considered a local landmark to many in Polk County is now no more after a fire burned it down Tuesday evening.
A historic farmhouse that was considered a local landmark to many in Polk County is now no more after a fire burned it down Tuesday evening.
Davenport man faces 51 child porn charges, roommate accused of sexually abusing dog: PCSO
A child pornography investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of two roommates Tuesday.
A child pornography investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of two roommates Tuesday.
DoorDash driver from Venezuela accused in Polk County burglary has immigration application revoked: PCSO
A DoorDash driver who is in the country from Venezuela with a pending immigration application was arrested on Tuesday after deputies say he swiped a package from a Lakeland doorstep.
A DoorDash driver who is in the country from Venezuela with a pending immigration application was arrested on Tuesday after deputies say he swiped a package from a Lakeland doorstep.
Illegal immigrant arrested for Polk County hit-and-run after pleading with victim not to call police: PCSO
An illegal immigrant from Mexico was arrested after deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office say he struck a vehicle and took off after pleading with the victim not to call police.
An illegal immigrant from Mexico was arrested after deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office say he struck a vehicle and took off after pleading with the victim not to call police.
Bartow fire that burned nearly 200 acres, closed portion of Highway 640 is under investigation
Investigators are trying to figure out what caused a fire to burn nearly 200 acres in Bartow, destroyed a gooseneck trailer and closed a portion of Highway 640 on Tuesday evening.
Investigators are trying to figure out what caused a fire to burn nearly 200 acres in Bartow, destroyed a gooseneck trailer and closed a portion of Highway 640 on Tuesday evening.
Residents concerned about flooding pushback against building new Polk County government center in Kathleen
The construction of a new government center in Polk County is facing some pushback from residents who're concerned that the Kathleen area, where the facility would be located, isn't well-equipped.
The construction of a new government center in Polk County is facing some pushback from residents who're concerned that the Kathleen area, where the facility would be located, isn't well-equipped.
Retired K9, who served Winter Haven PD for seven years, passes away
A retired K9, who served the Winter Haven Police Department for seven years, passed away.
A retired K9, who served the Winter Haven Police Department for seven years, passed away.
Polk County limits speakers on non-agenda public comments as animal advocates vow to make voices heard
Polk County is now limiting the number of people who can speak during general public comment sessions at commission meetings.
Polk County is now limiting the number of people who can speak during general public comment sessions at commission meetings.
Winter Haven man accused of stabbing after dispute at home: Police
A 55-year-old man is facing an attempted murder charge after police say he stabbed another man following an altercation at a Winter Haven home Thursday morning.
A 55-year-old man is facing an attempted murder charge after police say he stabbed another man following an altercation at a Winter Haven home Thursday morning.
Winter Haven woman killed in 'tragic' horse trampling while feeding animals: WHPD
A Winter Haven woman who reportedly liked to feed the horses in a field was found dead on Thursday afternoon.
A Winter Haven woman who reportedly liked to feed the horses in a field was found dead on Thursday afternoon.
Teen on ‘homemade’ motorbike arrested after Mulberry residents complain of neighborhood nuisance
A teen on a homemade motorbike was arrested after a pursuit through the streets of Mulberry on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A teen on a homemade motorbike was arrested after a pursuit through the streets of Mulberry on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Lake Wales crash involving 11 people, kills 4 on State Road 60: Grady Judd
11 people in five vehicles were involved in a crash that killed four people on State Road 60 East near Capps Road in Lake Wales, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
11 people in five vehicles were involved in a crash that killed four people on State Road 60 East near Capps Road in Lake Wales, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
Illegal immigrant accused of hiding in Davenport motel room wall after fleeing from deputies: PCSO
A man who deputies say is in the United States illegally from Turkey is facing multiple felony charges after he fled from a traffic stop in a Corvette and later hid inside a motel room wall in Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A man who deputies say is in the United States illegally from Turkey is facing multiple felony charges after he fled from a traffic stop in a Corvette and later hid inside a motel room wall in Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Snowbird Extravaganza cancels annual Lakeland event that caters to Canadian tourists
A long-running attraction for Canadian snowbirds in Central Florida has been canceled.
A long-running attraction for Canadian snowbirds in Central Florida has been canceled.