Polk sheriff ties James Duckett to 1987 cold case murder: ‘Pure evil in the flesh’
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced Thursday that executed Florida prisoner James Duckett is responsible for the 1987 abduction, rape and murder of 14-year-old Jeanifer Weldon.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced Thursday that executed Florida prisoner James Duckett is responsible for the 1987 abduction, rape and murder of 14-year-old Jeanifer Weldon.
AAU basketball coach, 5 players arrested after Polk County 7-Eleven theft: PCSO
Five teenagers and a coach visiting the Orlando area for an AAU basketball tournament were arrested after investigators say the teens stole items from a Polk County convenience store and their coach lied to detectives during the investigation.
Five teenagers and a coach visiting the Orlando area for an AAU basketball tournament were arrested after investigators say the teens stole items from a Polk County convenience store and their coach lied to detectives during the investigation.
Former 'Love During Lock-Up' personality Christopher Chipps arrested in Polk County
Former reality television star Christopher Chipps is back in jail after law enforcement officials arrested him in Polk County on driving and probation charges.
Former reality television star Christopher Chipps is back in jail after law enforcement officials arrested him in Polk County on driving and probation charges.
Deputy shoots at driver who rammed cruiser head-on in Auburndale: Grady Judd
A head-on crash on Fowler Avenue sparked a deputy-involved shooting in the Sun Acres neighborhood.
A head-on crash on Fowler Avenue sparked a deputy-involved shooting in the Sun Acres neighborhood.
Violent abuse allegations in Central Florida unlicensed elderly patient care emerge during bond hearing
Prosecutors revealed that an unlicensed Central Florida assisted living ring was allegedly linked to physical violence, including allegations of patients being tased, pepper-sprayed, and physically beaten.
Prosecutors revealed that an unlicensed Central Florida assisted living ring was allegedly linked to physical violence, including allegations of patients being tased, pepper-sprayed, and physically beaten.
Kidnapped Florida woman rescued in Polk County from suspect who beat and threatened to kill her: FHP
A beaten, bloodied woman was rescued from an accused kidnapper who held her against her will and drove her through multiple counties on Friday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A beaten, bloodied woman was rescued from an accused kidnapper who held her against her will and drove her through multiple counties on Friday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man accused of shooting girlfriend in Auburndale pulls gun on deputies who shot him: PCSO
A man was shot by Polk County law enforcement officers Friday morning after investigators say he shot his girlfriend twice, killing her outside a Spectrum store in Auburndale.
A man was shot by Polk County law enforcement officers Friday morning after investigators say he shot his girlfriend twice, killing her outside a Spectrum store in Auburndale.
Brother of 'deviant' Lakeland Santa accused of exposing himself to child at Walmart
Polk County deputies arrested a 62-year-old man who they say exposed himself to a 5-year-old child inside a Mulberry Walmart after a Crime Stoppers tip ended a two-day search.
Polk County deputies arrested a 62-year-old man who they say exposed himself to a 5-year-old child inside a Mulberry Walmart after a Crime Stoppers tip ended a two-day search.
'You wanna get hit?' Tourist arrested trying to fly home after Davenport resort rampage
A Wisconsin traveler trying to board a flight home was arrested after deputies said she intentionally rammed a Davenport security guard with a vehicle on the Fourth of July.
A Wisconsin traveler trying to board a flight home was arrested after deputies said she intentionally rammed a Davenport security guard with a vehicle on the Fourth of July.
Polk County jail nurse arrested on cocaine charges during Winter Haven traffic stop: ‘No longer trusted’
A contracted jail nurse is experiencing things from the other side of the bars after Winter Haven police say he had cocaine during a recent traffic stop.
A contracted jail nurse is experiencing things from the other side of the bars after Winter Haven police say he had cocaine during a recent traffic stop.
Polk County traffic stop leads to discovery of dead dog, 5 starving pets: PCSO
A Davenport woman already in jail on traffic charges faces multiple counts of animal cruelty after a relative discovered a dead dog and five starving pets at her home on Thursday, according to authorities.
A Davenport woman already in jail on traffic charges faces multiple counts of animal cruelty after a relative discovered a dead dog and five starving pets at her home on Thursday, according to authorities.
Florida school testing: DeSantis announces majority of students hit grade level benchmarks
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that a majority of Florida students are meeting or exceeding grade-level benchmarks under the state's progress-monitoring testing framework.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that a majority of Florida students are meeting or exceeding grade-level benchmarks under the state's progress-monitoring testing framework.
Facebook photo of duct-taped dog leads to animal cruelty arrest, rescue of several animals: PCSO
A Facebook photo circulating online of a dog with duct tape wrapped around its muzzle led to a massive animal rescue operation and the arrest of an Auburndale woman.
A Facebook photo circulating online of a dog with duct tape wrapped around its muzzle led to a massive animal rescue operation and the arrest of an Auburndale woman.
1 killed after aircraft crashes in Polk County cow pasture, wooded area: PCSO
One young man died Monday evening after his experimental, single-seater plane broke apart and crashed into a Polk County cow pasture.
One young man died Monday evening after his experimental, single-seater plane broke apart and crashed into a Polk County cow pasture.
Rabid stray cat attacks 5 people, 1 puppy in Lakeland: PCAC
A rabid stray cat terrorized a north Lakeland neighborhood, biting five people and attacking a puppy before dying under a home, according to reports from Polk County Animal Control.
A rabid stray cat terrorized a north Lakeland neighborhood, biting five people and attacking a puppy before dying under a home, according to reports from Polk County Animal Control.
Clearwater Beach ‘teen takeover’ shooting suspect arrested
A 16-year-old boy accused of shooting another teenager multiple times during a ‘teen takeover' on Clearwater Beach on Sunday has been arrested.
A 16-year-old boy accused of shooting another teenager multiple times during a ‘teen takeover' on Clearwater Beach on Sunday has been arrested.
Sheriff Grady Judd vows to hold parents accountable for teen takeovers: ‘Not going to work in Polk County’
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced that parents will be held legally responsible alongside their children if teens participate in destructive TikTok "teen takeover" trends.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced that parents will be held legally responsible alongside their children if teens participate in destructive TikTok "teen takeover" trends.
Polk County deputy accused of stealing more than $4K by falsifying time cards
A now-former deputy with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is out of a job after investigators said he falsified his time cards.
A now-former deputy with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is out of a job after investigators said he falsified his time cards.
Small plane flips during emergency landing in Polk County near Mulberry, pilot uninjured
A pilot escaped injury Friday night after a small plane flipped during an emergency landing west of Mulberry, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A pilot escaped injury Friday night after a small plane flipped during an emergency landing west of Mulberry, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Grady Judd: Polk County man known for playing Santa busted in undercover human trafficking sting
A man known for playing Santa Claus at Polk County Christmas events was one of nearly 20 people arrested during an undercover operation that focused on child predators.
A man known for playing Santa Claus at Polk County Christmas events was one of nearly 20 people arrested during an undercover operation that focused on child predators.