Suspected burglar found hiding in Lakeland attic, PCSO says
A man was found hiding in a Lakeland attic on Saturday night after witnesses called deputies about a burglary.
FHP: 18-year-old suspect involved in Polk County hit-and-run charged
An 18-year-old troopers say was involved in a hit-and-run crash around midnight on Sunday has been arrested and charged.
Search efforts intensifying for Auburndale woman Tonya Whipp, who's been missing for over 2 months
On Sunday, dozens of volunteers braved the scorching heat to trek through the wooded terrain and water surrounding Lake Blue Park in search of Tonya Whipp.
18-year-old going 80 mph in a 45 mph zone wanted in connection with Polk County hit-and-run: FHP
Four people were injured in a hit-and-run crash in Polk County on Sunday morning.
Missing Polk County woman Tonya Whipp search party in need of volunteers
Let's find Tonya Whipp. That is the message heading into this weekend as Polk County organizers plan a third search party for the 38-year-old in as many weeks.
Air conditioning issues at Polk County schools leads to class action grievance as classes begin amid heat wave
Polk County Public Schools are gearing up to head back to the classroom on Friday, but educators are raising concerns about ongoing air conditioning issues.
PCSO: Motorcyclist killed in Polk County crash
A 40-year-old Davenport man riding a motorcycle died in Polk County after a crash on Wednesday evening, according to investigators.
Winter Haven man wrapped in plastic seriously injures 2, kills dog in violent stabbing attack, police say
Two men are in the hospital and a dog is dead after police say a Winter Haven man went on a violent attack after arguing with a family member early Thursday morning.
Pedestrian hit and killed by semi-truck in Lakeland, police say
A pedestrian in Lakeland was killed on Monday afternoon after being struck by a semi-truck.
Armed man takes his own life after barricading himself in vehicle outside Polk County animal hospital: PCSO
An armed man who barricaded himself alone inside his vehicle near a Polk County vet took his own life, according to deputies.
Armed convicted felon accused of opening fire in Bartow neighborhood arrested after standoff: PCSO
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is touting the power of ‘see something, say something’ after Polk County deputies arrested a man they say barricaded himself inside a Bartow home after he was reportedly yelling and firing a handgun into the air and the ground in a Bartow neighborhood.
Man barricades himself in Polk County home after shooting gun into the air: Deputies
A man who barricaded himself inside a Polk County home for five hours Monday afternoon was taken into custody, deputies said.
Lake Wales murder suspect found dead in ‘retaliatory’ shooting, police say
Law enforcement officers in Polk County are investigating two separate shootings that occurred in Lake Wales Sunday night.
Suspect in Winter Haven Circle K armed robbery arrested, police say
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect involved in an armed robbery at a Circle K in Winter Haven on Sunday.
Grady Judd: Mother, 9-year-old son killed in ‘devastating’ Polk County rollover crash
Polk County investigators say heavy rain may have played a factor in a deadly crash that claimed the lives of a Lakeland mother and child Wednesday afternoon.
3 Lakeland teens killed in triple-vehicle crash, police say
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the lives of three teenagers Wednesday night.
‘It ended in tragedy’: Lakeland rapper shot at album release party, family says
A Lakeland rapper with a promising future was shot and killed at his own album release party, according to his family.
Raccoon tests positive for rabies after fighting family dog in Polk County, officials say
Polk County confirmed its third case of rabies this year after a family dog fought with an aggressive raccoon, deputies said.
Missing Polk County woman considered endangered as community holds vigil
A Polk County woman who was last heard from in June is now being considered "missing endangered" by investigators.
Toy cars made by retirement community helps first responders connect with kids in traumatic situations
A group of residents at The Estates at Carpenters in Lakeland decided to handcraft wooden cars for officers and first responders to give out to children.