FDOT considers SunRail stops in Lakeland, Haines City, other Polk County cities
A commuter rail line that could connect Lakeland and Orlando is one step closer. This isn’t the high-speed Brightline, it’s SunRail.
FL man charged with beating pregnant girlfriend • Driver pulls gun on FL trooper • 2 shot during family fight
A Florida man has been charged with beating his pregnant girlfriend, a frustrated driver reportedly pulled a gun on an off-duty Florida State Trooper during a traffic jam: Here's FOX 35's Week in Review.
FHP: Drunk driver ran red light before slamming into Florida trooper's vehicle
A 20-year-old man is suspected of being drunk when he ran through a red light and crashed into a Florida trooper's patrol vehicle, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida man rents car, stopped making payments and then used it to give Uber rides: police
A Florida man is facing charges after he reportedly rented a car, stopped making payments and used the vehicle to give Uber rides, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Altamonte Springs man dies after apparent road rage shooting in Polk County; deputies search for suspect
An Altamonte Springs man who was shot in an apparent road-rage attack in Polk County died Tuesday night. There is now a $5,000 reward for information about the homicide.
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.
Florida man crashes stolen car after OnStar shuts engine off in multi-county high-speed chase: Deputies
A Winter Haven man is facing several charges after he crashed a stolen car on I-4 on Friday after the engine was turned off by OnStar, deputies said.
Man crashes stolen car on I-4 near Disney World, deputies say
There is a large law enforcement presence along Interstate 4 at the scene of a crash in Polk County.
Knife-wielding man shot by police, deputies after stolen car crash in Auburndale: officials
One man was killed in an officer- and deputy-involved shooting in Auburndale on Thursday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Arrest made in Polk County hit and run crash that left 9-year-old child dead, deputies say
An arrest has been made following a hit-and-run crash that left a 9-year-old riding his bicycle dead, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
Florida deputies search for truck suspected in deadly hit and run crash that left boy, 9, dead
Polk County deputies are searching for the driver responsible for hitting and killing a child riding a bike Friday.
Shocking video shows Florida man brutally attack ex-girlfriend, knock Good Samaritan unconscious, deputies say
Jose Chaidez, 35, of Haines City, is wanted for attempted second-degree murder, armed burglary with battery, burglary with battery, criminal mischief, and stalking, the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said in a news release.
'Judd Java': Coffee company names brew after Polk Sheriff Grady Judd
When you purchase your next cup of coffee, you'll be able to support a local business and law enforcement at the same time.
4, including woman claiming self-defense, arrested in connection with Winter Haven teen's death: PCSO
Four suspects with criminal histories have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a teenage gang member in Winter Haven.
Documented teen gang member found dead on Winter Haven driveway; search underway for shooter: Grady Judd
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is asking for the community’s assistance in finding the suspect responsible for shooting and killing a 15-year-old boy early Tuesday morning.
Winter Haven couple indicted on murder charges after caging, drowning 6-year-old: Deputies
A Winter Haven couple has been indicted for the alleged purposeful drowning death of a 6-year-old who they previously locked in a cage and physically abused, detectives said.
3 Winter Haven families displaced by massive Labor Day fire
Three families have been displaced after a massive fire broke out in Winter Haven on Labor Day.
Missing Child Alert canceled for teen last seen in Plant City: FDLE
A Missing Child Alert for a 15-year-old girl last seen in Plant City was canceled, according to investigators. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the child was found safe.
Citgo gasoline from Port of Tampa contaminated with diesel, FDACS says
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has discovered a widespread fuel contamination caused by human error at the Port of Tampa.
3-year-old boy found sleeping on neighbor's porch after wandering away from Florida home: deputies
Polk County deputies are searching for 3-year-old Thomas Owens Santos after he wandered away from his Davenport, Florida, home.