Burglary suspects, including teen, arrested for grand theft auto in Polk County: ‘Oh, my God! Not Grady Judd!’
A burglary suspect who was recently arrested driving a stolen vehicle told deputies he wouldn’t be in jail long until he realized he had been arrested in Polk County.
Winter Haven family recovering after serious crash involving street racing
A Winter Haven family is now back home and is feeling lucky to be alive after being the victims of a serious car crash last week.
Missing Florida child found following statewide alert
A missing 12-year-old boy from Davenport has been safely located following a Florida Missing Child Alert.
Man arrested, charged with vehicular homicide after plowing through Lakeland home in fatal crash: Police
A man has been arrested in connection to a fatal Lakeland crash in which a car slammed into a home and killed a resident.
Haines City police officer resigns after shoplifting arrest: PCSO
A former Haines City police officer was arrested on Saturday after being caught shoplifting from a Polk County Walmart, according to officials.
Bartow police officer injured after being struck by vehicle: PCSO
A Bartow police officer is recovering after investigators say they were struck by a minivan on Sunday evening.
Winter Haven crash leaves 7 injured, deputies investigate whether street-racing caused it
Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office are investigating whether street racing was the cause of a crash that left seven people hurt, including children.
Driver killed in crash after car runs into tree, catches on fire in Polk County: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a driver was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Mulberry late Thursday night.
Annual Christmas Parade returns to Lakeland to kickoff the holiday season
From holiday tunes to tinsel and garland, the annual Christmas parade brought so much joy to thousands in Lakeland on Thursday.
Winter Haven gang member arrested for drive-by shooting, charged with attempted murder: Sheriff Judd
The Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested a documented gang member in Winter Haven in connection to a drive-by shooting that occurred in mid-November.
Lakeland teacher accused of hiding 15-year-old from deputies, grooming her for sex: Sheriff Grady Judd
A private school teacher in Polk County is facing felony charges after deputies say he engaged in inappropriate conduct with a 15-year-old girl and hid her from deputies.
Polk County officials, developers address safety concerns after 15-year-old hit, killed at intersection
After a 15-year-old boy was hit and killed while on his way to school, concerned residents are now questioning why the busy intersection where the crash happened isn't safer for pedestrians.
Burglar hospitalized after being shot by victim at Auburndale gas station: Police
A burglar was shot on Sunday night at an Auburndale 7-Eleven after reaching into a man's car, according to police.
15-year-old student hit, killed by school bus in Lakeland: Police
A 15-year-old Central Florida Aerospace Academy student was hit and killed Tuesday morning while he was riding his bicycle to school, according to officials.
Jalina Anglin’s family wants Auburndale police sergeant fired following fatal crash
The family of a 5-year-old child killed in a crash with an Auburndale police officer last month is now calling for the officer’s termination.
Curbside recycling in unincorporated Polk County being eliminated in 2024
District 1 County Commissioner, George Lindsey, said curbside recycling is counterproductive in unincorporated Polk County. According to him, the market to sell recycled goods has dried up and too much of it gets sent to their landfill.
Proposed bill aims to protect Florida growers from devastating freezing temperatures
Below freezing temperatures can have a devastating effect on local fruit and vegetable growers who are vital to Florida's economy.
Polk County infant adopted nearly 1 year after being found abandoned in the woods
A girl who was found abandoned in the woods in Polk County as a newborn baby has been adopted nearly a year after she was rescued, the Polk County Sheriff's Office announced this week.
Lakeland Linder International Airport sees more business as more companies move to Central Florida
Lakeland Linder International Airport is seeing more business and corporate jets on its runways as more businesses move to the Central Florida area.
Polk County substitute teacher arrested for sex offenses against 2 students: PCSO
A high school substitute teacher was arrested in Polk County for sex offenses against two of his female students, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.