VIDEO: Trooper chases wrong-way driver on I-4, suspect arrested for DUI
A 37-year-old Lakeland man was arrested early on Sunday morning after driving the wrong way on I-4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Car flies into pole, driver ejected during fatal Polk County crash: FHP
A 39-year-old Nokomis man died early on Saturday morning after colliding with a car on I-4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Sierra Hernandez murder: Polk County father grieving daughter as detectives continue investigation
A Polk County family is left with unanswered questions about what happened between the last time they saw 20-year-old Sierra Hernandez and when she was found dead.
200 Polk County students visit construction site for inside look into industry
Residential growth is booming in Polk County and with that comes a greater need for more people to work in construction.
Bicyclist killed in Lakeland crash
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly crash that happened in Lakeland on Wednesday morning.
Sierra Hernandez murder: Polk County woman charged after remains found in burned pile, court records show
A Winter Haven woman is now facing charges in connection to the death of 20-year-old Sierra Hernandez, who was reported missing and later found dead by deputies. This comes just one day after detectives arrested their prime suspect in Hernandez's murder, Enrique Martinez.
Motorcyclist crashes into SUV and dies in front of Lakeland apartment complex, deputies investigating
A mother was headed home with her two kids when a motorcyclist crashed into their SUV on Tuesday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Suspect in missing woman’s death, homeless camp murder captured: Grady Judd
After more than two months on the run, the man accused in a Polk County homeless camp murder and the death of a missing woman was caught by deputies.
Man swerving to avoid dogs hits, kills teen on scooter: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says a teenager on a scooter was struck and killed early Tuesday morning in Winter Haven.
‘Its like a nightmare’: Neighbors unsettled after 60 foot sinkhole in front of Polk County home
A massive 60-foot sinkhole forced a Highland City family to leave their home.
Traffic stop leads to drug bust in Winter Haven
A woman pulled over for not having her headlights on is facing a host of drug charges.
Florida man hands deputy driver’s license with meth on it during traffic stop: Sheriff Grady Judd
A Polk County deputy got more than he bargained for during a recent traffic stop.
Trial for man accused of stabbing Lakeland commissioner, husband to death begins
The murder trial has begun for a man accused of killing a former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband.
Grady Judd: Man wanted in homeless camp murder suspected in missing Polk County woman’s death
A man suspected in a murder at a homeless camp back in November is now wanted in the death of a Polk County woman who was reported missing, Sheriff Grady Judd said.
Haines City mobile home catches fire, firefighters work for hours to put out flames
A mobile home in Haines City was destroyed after a fire early on Sunday morning, according to officials.
Police investigating possible murder-suicide at Lakeland apartment
A 61-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman were found dead inside a Lakeland apartment on Saturday afternoon, according to officials.
60-foot-deep sinkhole opens in front of Highland City home: PCFR
According to Polk County Fire Rescue, an approximately 15 feet wide by 60 feet-deep sinkhole opened in front of a Polk County home on Saturday.
Lakeland non-profit expands campus to serve more single mothers, children
A Lakeland-based non-profit is expanding their campus to serve more single mothers and their children.
Lakeland student hospitalized after consuming THC marijuana gummy she thought was candy
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating after deputies said three students at Sleepy Hill Middle School in Lakeland consumed THC marijuana gummies at school on Wednesday.
Cats rescued from Polk County animal hoarding situation looking for forever homes
Dozens of cats rescued from an animal hoarding situation in Polk County are getting a second chance at a better and loving future.