Winter Haven man arrested, charged with murder in fatal Lakeland shooting: HCSO
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal Lakeland shooting, according to authorities.
Teen with ‘organized criminal mind’ among 6 arrested in gang operation targeting those stealing guns from cars
Six people were charged in ‘Operation Gangs & Guns’ in Polk County after deputies busted a Lakeland gang accused of burglarizing cars to steal guns. Of those arrested, a 17-year-old described as an "organized criminal mind" who recruited members to commit crimes with him.
Polk County Sheriff's Office resurrects 'Haunted Jail Tour' in old downtown Bartow jail
The Polk County Sheriff's Office's "Haunted Jail Tour" is back with this year's theme being "Resurrection."
Lakeland commercial building catches fire, 20 units respond: PCFR
A building on Munn Avenue in Lakeland caught on fire Wednesday afternoon, according to firefighters.
Lakeland powerlifter ready to defend world title
What started as a weight loss journey has become a new life for Lakeland's Ayecia Bryant.
Davenport man dies after crash in Polk County: FHP
One man was killed in a crash in Polk County early Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
2 Lakeland men plead guilty in drive-by shooting that injured 11
Two men pled guilty to federal charges in connection to a drive-by shooting in Lakeland that injured 11 people, authorities announced Wednesday.
Lakeland man charged with DUI after crashing car into Lake Hollingsworth: Police
A man drove his car into Lake Hollingsworth and fled the scene on Tuesday night, according to Lakeland police.
Deadly Polk County road rage shooting suspect arrested: Sheriff
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is begging people not to engage in road rage after one trucker ended up dead and another one is in jail for second-degree murder following a deadly conflict on an Interstate 4 off-ramp in Davenport.
Florida man injured in Polk County road rage shooting dies, search for suspect continues: Deputies
The victim significantly injured in a Polk County road rage shooting died Tuesday evening, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
Lakeland fire chief turns down labor union's request for radio repeaters in vehicles
The Lakeland firefighter labor union is pushing for new equipment that they said is vital for the health and safety of firefighters and the public.
Man arrested in Lakeland after trying to fake Polk County deputies out with dry erase board message
The Polk County Sheriff's Office ran into an unusual barrier when searching for a wanted man at his Lakeland home over the weekend.
Victim in Polk County road rage shooting not expected to survive, deputies searching for suspect: Grady Judd
Deputies are searching for a suspect involved in a Davenport road rage shooting that left a man significantly injured.
Motorcyclist killed in Lakeland crash: PSCO
A Lakeland motorcyclist died on Sunday evening after his bike crashed into a Jeep, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Cold case cracked: Technology helps solve 1986 homicide of Polk County nurse, deputies say
An illicit affair in the 1940s was the key in solving the cold case murder of a Polk County mother and nurse, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Fatal Lake Wales crash under investigation: PCSO
One man was killed, and two other people were injured in a vehicle crash Sunday morning in Lake Wales.
Suspect on the run after man shot exiting I-4 in Davenport: PCSO
Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a suspect who shot a man as he exited I-4 onto US 27 in Davenport early Sunday morning.
One person killed in Lake Wales crash, police say
On Sunday afternoon one person was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Lake Wales, according to authorities.
Lake Wales offering residents new bus that improves quality of life
If you're in the historic core of Lake Wales, you'll likely see the "Lake Wales Circulator" on the move.
1 dead after crash in Winter Haven, possible alcohol impairment suspected: PCSO
A man was killed in a car crash in Winter Haven early Friday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.