Polk County deputy resigns after arrest on domestic violence charges
A deputy has resigned after his arrest on domestic violence charges, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A deputy has resigned after his arrest on domestic violence charges, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Florida man called 911 about having phony 'suicidal thoughts' so he could hitch free ride to Tampa: Deputies
A Florida man hoping to get a free ride to Tampa was arrested after he called 911 and lied about having suicidal thoughts in an attempt to get Baker acted, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said.
A Florida man hoping to get a free ride to Tampa was arrested after he called 911 and lied about having suicidal thoughts in an attempt to get Baker acted, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said.
Florida man steals pantry truck donated by Polk Sheriff’s Charities filled with $25K of food: Grady Judd
A wanted Polk County man may have let his craving for potato salad get the best of him when Sheriff Grady Judd says he took off in a food pantry truck and shared stolen snacks with his friends.
A wanted Polk County man may have let his craving for potato salad get the best of him when Sheriff Grady Judd says he took off in a food pantry truck and shared stolen snacks with his friends.
Correctional officer honking his horn to 'drive faster’ calls 911 after getting traffic citation: PCSO
An officer at the Polk Correctional Institute has been arrested after deputies say he called 911 because he was upset he got a citation for repeatedly honking his horn while driving.
An officer at the Polk Correctional Institute has been arrested after deputies say he called 911 because he was upset he got a citation for repeatedly honking his horn while driving.
Florida Crime Files: Man flies to Florida to attack gamer with hammer over online dispute, deputies say
A Florida deputy was arrested for allegedly reporting to work drunk, a New Jersey man is accused of flying to Florida to attack a gamer over online dispute, and a Florida dad was arrested after his 15-month-old daughter ate his freshly rolled weed joint: Here's FOX 35's Florida Crime Files.
A Florida deputy was arrested for allegedly reporting to work drunk, a New Jersey man is accused of flying to Florida to attack a gamer over online dispute, and a Florida dad was arrested after his 15-month-old daughter ate his freshly rolled weed joint: Here's FOX 35's Florida Crime Files.
Florida toddler critically hurt after 'crazy' mom runs him and his dad over: Sheriff Grady Judd
A Florida mother was taken to jail after deputies said she intentionally ran over a 25-year-old man who was holding their 16-month-old son following an argument Monday afternoon
A Florida mother was taken to jail after deputies said she intentionally ran over a 25-year-old man who was holding their 16-month-old son following an argument Monday afternoon
Florida Crime Files: McDonald's employee shoots at customer in drive-thru, police say
A Florida Mcdonald's worker is accused of shooting at a customer during a drive-thru dispute, a Florida uncle is accused of whacking his nephew in the head with a hammer over a poor paint job, and a Florida man is accused of smacking his girlfriend over a ‘honey bun’ pastry: Here's FOX 35's Florida Crime Files.
A Florida Mcdonald's worker is accused of shooting at a customer during a drive-thru dispute, a Florida uncle is accused of whacking his nephew in the head with a hammer over a poor paint job, and a Florida man is accused of smacking his girlfriend over a ‘honey bun’ pastry: Here's FOX 35's Florida Crime Files.
Publix selling rare plant in these Florida cities
On Thursday, Publix announced that a rare plant will be in stores for a limited time only!
On Thursday, Publix announced that a rare plant will be in stores for a limited time only!
Florida McDonald's employee shoots at customers over drive-thru dispute: police
A McDonald's employee was arrested last week in Lakeland after she started shooting at customers following a dispute at the drive-through window, according to police.
A McDonald's employee was arrested last week in Lakeland after she started shooting at customers following a dispute at the drive-through window, according to police.
Florida woman who allegedly robbed former McDonald's workplace at gunpoint was recognized by employees
A woman was arrested after she allegedly committed an armed robbery at the McDonald's she used to work at.
A woman was arrested after she allegedly committed an armed robbery at the McDonald's she used to work at.
Auburndale family mourns 5-year-old killed in drunk-driving crash: "She will be remembered"
An Auburndale family is mourning the loss of a five-year-old girl who deputies say was killed by a drunk driver.
An Auburndale family is mourning the loss of a five-year-old girl who deputies say was killed by a drunk driver.
These Central Florida counties are now under burn bans: June 2024
A burn ban is used to help prevent wildfires when the county is experiencing dry weather and no rain is expected in the near future. Currently, a handful of Central Florida counties have burn bans in effect.
A burn ban is used to help prevent wildfires when the county is experiencing dry weather and no rain is expected in the near future. Currently, a handful of Central Florida counties have burn bans in effect.
Missing Polk County man believed to be dead as deputies arrest 2 suspects: Grady Judd
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said a missing man is likely dead after deputies arrested the last two people who were known to be seen with him.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said a missing man is likely dead after deputies arrested the last two people who were known to be seen with him.
Man critically hurt after setting himself on fire inside Publix in Plant City: Police
A man is in critical condition at the hospital after Plant City police say he set himself on fire inside a Publix store.
A man is in critical condition at the hospital after Plant City police say he set himself on fire inside a Publix store.
17-year-old suspect shot by Haines City police after high-speed pursuit
A 17-year-old suspect was taken to the hospital after a high-speed pursuit ended with an officer-involved shooting Friday evening in Polk County, officials said.
A 17-year-old suspect was taken to the hospital after a high-speed pursuit ended with an officer-involved shooting Friday evening in Polk County, officials said.
Davenport woman accused in ‘horrible’ beating death of 4-year-old boy
A 4-year-old boy is dead, and his mother is in jail on murder charges, accused of beating him to death.
A 4-year-old boy is dead, and his mother is in jail on murder charges, accused of beating him to death.
Crash leaves semi dangling off overpass on Polk Parkway
Traffic is moving again on the Polk Parkway after a crash left a semi dangling off an overpass on Wednesday.
Traffic is moving again on the Polk Parkway after a crash left a semi dangling off an overpass on Wednesday.
90-year-old former Lake Alfred commissioner now faces more than 3,000 counts of child porn
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is asking anyone who is aware of or may have witnessed inappropriate interactions with former Lake Alfred City Commissioner Charles Lake to come forward after detectives found more than 3,000 videos and images of child pornography on his electronic devices.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is asking anyone who is aware of or may have witnessed inappropriate interactions with former Lake Alfred City Commissioner Charles Lake to come forward after detectives found more than 3,000 videos and images of child pornography on his electronic devices.
Devin Stephenson picked to become second Florida Polytechnic University president
The Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees on Monday chose Devin Stephenson to become the school’s second president, succeeding Randy Avent who is slated to step down in July.
The Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees on Monday chose Devin Stephenson to become the school’s second president, succeeding Randy Avent who is slated to step down in July.
Florida pre-med student accused of fatally stabbing mother 70 times
A pre-med student of the University of Florida (UF) is now in the Polk County Jail, accused of fatally stabbing his mother 70 times.
A pre-med student of the University of Florida (UF) is now in the Polk County Jail, accused of fatally stabbing his mother 70 times.