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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Polk County deputies are searching for 3-year-old Thomas Owens Santos after he wandered away from his Davenport, Florida, home.
4 Florida first responders hospitalized after ambulance responding to call crashes into store: deputies
Four Polk County Fire Rescue members were injured after an ambulance crashed into the side of a store in Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Four Polk County Fire Rescue members were injured after an ambulance crashed into the side of a store in Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Lost alligator surprises students on first day at Central Florida school, deputies say
As students at a Central Florida high school embarked on their first day back to school, they were encountered by a rather unconventional classmate – a lost alligator.
As students at a Central Florida high school embarked on their first day back to school, they were encountered by a rather unconventional classmate – a lost alligator.
Florida teen driver going 80 mph in 45 mph zone arrested after crashing into SUV, injuring 4: FHP
Troopers have arrested a Florida teenage driver who reportedly ran off after speeding and crashing into an SUV, injuring four people in Polk County over the weekend. The crash happened after 12 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of Ronald Reagan Parkway and Pine Tree Trail.
Troopers have arrested a Florida teenage driver who reportedly ran off after speeding and crashing into an SUV, injuring four people in Polk County over the weekend. The crash happened after 12 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of Ronald Reagan Parkway and Pine Tree Trail.
British tourists get full Florida experience when they come face-to-face with giant alligator
A family from the United Kingdom visiting a Polk County reserve for the first time was in for a Florida-style shock when they witnessed an alligator crossing the trail less than 15 feet away from them.
A family from the United Kingdom visiting a Polk County reserve for the first time was in for a Florida-style shock when they witnessed an alligator crossing the trail less than 15 feet away from them.
Several injured after Amtrak train derails in Lakeland in crash involving semi-truck: Sheriff
An Amtrak train derailed in Lakeland, Florida on Friday evening after a crash involving a semi-truck, first responders said.
An Amtrak train derailed in Lakeland, Florida on Friday evening after a crash involving a semi-truck, first responders said.
Four arrested for stealing nearly $40k worth of appliances from Polk County construction sites: Deputies
Four men have been arrested after stealing nearly $40,000 worth of appliances and building materials from construction sites in Polk County, according to authorities.
Four men have been arrested after stealing nearly $40,000 worth of appliances and building materials from construction sites in Polk County, according to authorities.
Florida man smoking meth shot, killed after opening firing on SWAT team in Polk County: sheriff
A suspect is dead after he fired shots at a Polk County SWAT team, who returned fire, killing him Thursday night, authorities said.
A suspect is dead after he fired shots at a Polk County SWAT team, who returned fire, killing him Thursday night, authorities said.
Grady Judd: 3 generations busted of family drug trafficking operation busted with enough fentanyl to kill 95K
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says it seized enough fentanyl to kill nearly 100,000 people when deputies arrested 12 people in a family-run drug trafficking operation.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says it seized enough fentanyl to kill nearly 100,000 people when deputies arrested 12 people in a family-run drug trafficking operation.
'It doesn't feel real': Polk County teen killed in jet ski accident on Frostproof lake
Family and friends of the 17-year-old jet skier killed in an accident on Lake Clinch in Frostproof are still processing the loss that they said feels sudden and far too soon.
Family and friends of the 17-year-old jet skier killed in an accident on Lake Clinch in Frostproof are still processing the loss that they said feels sudden and far too soon.
Florida teen dies after being thrown off Jet Ski without life jacket: deputies
The body of a 17-year-old boy was recovered from a lake in Polk County after he apparently drowned following a Jet Ski incident, officials said.
The body of a 17-year-old boy was recovered from a lake in Polk County after he apparently drowned following a Jet Ski incident, officials said.
1 person rescued after being trapped in Polk County mobile home fire
Firefighters rescued one person who was trapped in a mobile home during a fire in Polk County.
Firefighters rescued one person who was trapped in a mobile home during a fire in Polk County.
Disney employee among 8 men arrested in ‘horrific’ Polk County child pornography bust, sheriff says
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for children who may have been sexually victimized after detectives arrested eight men, including a Disney employee, for child pornography.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for children who may have been sexually victimized after detectives arrested eight men, including a Disney employee, for child pornography.
Orlando woman drank tequila, smoked weed before causing crash that threw 2 children from vehicle: deputies
An Orlando woman who admitted to taking four shots of tequila and smoking marijuana is accused of causing multiple crashes that injured four people, including two young children who were thrown from her vehicle on Friday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. The children remain hospitalized in critical condition.
An Orlando woman who admitted to taking four shots of tequila and smoking marijuana is accused of causing multiple crashes that injured four people, including two young children who were thrown from her vehicle on Friday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. The children remain hospitalized in critical condition.