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.
Missing Florida teen found in sex offender’s closet in Polk County: Sheriff
A missing teenage girl has been recovered, and a registered sex offender has been arrested after she was discovered in a sex offender’s closet in Polk County.
A missing teenage girl has been recovered, and a registered sex offender has been arrested after she was discovered in a sex offender’s closet in Polk County.
Deputy-involved shooting near Lakeland leaves armed Vietnam veteran dead: PCSO
A deputy-involved shooting near Lakeland left a 76-year-old Vietnam veteran dead Tuesday evening, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A deputy-involved shooting near Lakeland left a 76-year-old Vietnam veteran dead Tuesday evening, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Florida ‘conspiracy theorist’ accused of shooting neighbor to death at Bartow apartment complex
A Bartow man is accused of shooting his downstairs neighbor to death at an apartment complex.
A Bartow man is accused of shooting his downstairs neighbor to death at an apartment complex.
Violent death investigation underway in Bartow: PCSO
A violent death investigation is underway after a man in Bartow died Thursday night.
A violent death investigation is underway after a man in Bartow died Thursday night.
Major Cody Khork to return home to Polk County Wednesday, community prepares to honor fallen soldier
A solemn homecoming is planned for Wednesday, March 18, for U.S. Army Reserve Major Cody A. Khork, 35, the Polk County servicemember killed in the line of duty while serving in the Middle East.
A solemn homecoming is planned for Wednesday, March 18, for U.S. Army Reserve Major Cody A. Khork, 35, the Polk County servicemember killed in the line of duty while serving in the Middle East.