Stolen car with 7 teens inside crashes after multi-county chase in Orange County: deputies
A multi-county chase involving a stolen vehicle with seven teenagers inside ended in a crash in Orange County early Thursday, according to deputies.
A multi-county chase involving a stolen vehicle with seven teenagers inside ended in a crash in Orange County early Thursday, according to deputies.
Grady Judd on man arrested for DUI while taking kids to Disney World: 'Drunker than Cooter Brown'
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is sharing new insight into the arrest of a man with prior DUI convictions who's now accused of driving drunk with kids in the car while heading to Disney World.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is sharing new insight into the arrest of a man with prior DUI convictions who's now accused of driving drunk with kids in the car while heading to Disney World.
Alligator attack: 911 call reveals gator bit woman, snatched life vest as group kayaked in Polk County
A 911 call is shedding light on what happened when an alligator attacked a woman who was kayaking with a group of 30 people on Monday in a canal near the Polk/Osceola County line.
A 911 call is shedding light on what happened when an alligator attacked a woman who was kayaking with a group of 30 people on Monday in a canal near the Polk/Osceola County line.
Wanted Florida man hiding from Polk deputies captured by K9: ‘Pedigreed loser’
A Florida man who Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd calls a ‘pedigreed loser’ was arrested after a K9 took a bite out of crime.
A Florida man who Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd calls a ‘pedigreed loser’ was arrested after a K9 took a bite out of crime.
8-foot alligator bites kayaker in Osceola County, officials say
Police were contacted after a kayaker was bitten by an alligator in Osceola County Monday afternoon.
Police were contacted after a kayaker was bitten by an alligator in Osceola County Monday afternoon.
Florida woman accused of stealing electricity called 911 before Great Dane attacked, injured deputy: PCSO
A Florida woman is facing a slew of charges after investigators said she was stealing electricity, sent a Great Dane to attack a deputy and had another dog on her property that was in poor health.
A Florida woman is facing a slew of charges after investigators said she was stealing electricity, sent a Great Dane to attack a deputy and had another dog on her property that was in poor health.
Florida teens charged with murder in deadly drug deal, father arrested in connection
Two juveniles and one of their fathers have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 22-year-old man that occurred on Sunday.
Two juveniles and one of their fathers have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 22-year-old man that occurred on Sunday.
4-year-old boy dies after accidentally shooting himself in Davenport Friday: DPD
The 4-year-old boy who accidently shot himself in Davenport on Friday night has died, according to the Davenport Police Department.
The 4-year-old boy who accidently shot himself in Davenport on Friday night has died, according to the Davenport Police Department.
Woman grazed by bullet while driving on I-4 in Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in an investigation after a woman was shot while driving westbound on Interstate 4 on Wednesday afternoon.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in an investigation after a woman was shot while driving westbound on Interstate 4 on Wednesday afternoon.
Driver arrested months after Polk County crash that killed 84-year-old man
More than three months after a crash along a busy road in Polk County took an 84-year-old man's life, deputies have arrested the driver accused of speeding moments before the crash.
More than three months after a crash along a busy road in Polk County took an 84-year-old man's life, deputies have arrested the driver accused of speeding moments before the crash.
Fentanyl, cash found in Florida man's socks after witness helps troopers catch him: FHP
A man faces a list of charges after troopers say he ran from them with a bag of fentanyl pills in one of his socks, and a witness helped catch him.
A man faces a list of charges after troopers say he ran from them with a bag of fentanyl pills in one of his socks, and a witness helped catch him.
Polk County woman accused of attacking man with garden hoe after plans to 'hang out' fell through
A Polk County woman is accused of attacking a man with a garden hoe after the two were planning to "hang out" earlier in the evening.
A Polk County woman is accused of attacking a man with a garden hoe after the two were planning to "hang out" earlier in the evening.
Multiple animals seized from Frostproof home, owner arrested: Deputies
A Frostproof woman was arrested on multiple charges after deputies said they seized multiple animals from her home, which was left in “unsanitary conditions."
A Frostproof woman was arrested on multiple charges after deputies said they seized multiple animals from her home, which was left in “unsanitary conditions."
Polk County jury deliberates in trial of 17-year-old boy accused of killing mother
The jury is deliberating the fate of a 17-year-old boy accused of stabbing his mother to death.
The jury is deliberating the fate of a 17-year-old boy accused of stabbing his mother to death.
Florida man with ankle monitor tells deputies he can’t go to jail 'because he has a curfew': PCSO
A Winter Haven man who was out on probation is back behind bars after deputies say he interfered with a first responder at the scene of a car crash.
A Winter Haven man who was out on probation is back behind bars after deputies say he interfered with a first responder at the scene of a car crash.
Missing 6-year-old Florida girl with autism found safe
Empress Moore, 6, was found safe on Monday after being reported missing on Sunday night, which prompted a statewide alert, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Empress Moore, 6, was found safe on Monday after being reported missing on Sunday night, which prompted a statewide alert, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Former Polk County substitute teacher arrested for inappropriate relationship with 16-year-old student
The Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested a former substitute teacher for committing sexual offenses against a student.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested a former substitute teacher for committing sexual offenses against a student.
Teen dies, others injured after driver flees attempted traffic stop in Winter Haven: FHP
An Okeechobee teen is dead and criminal charges are pending after a driver attempted to flee police before crashing into the back of another vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
An Okeechobee teen is dead and criminal charges are pending after a driver attempted to flee police before crashing into the back of another vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Grady Judd: Four suspects arrested in Polk County racketeering scheme impacting Target stores
An alleged racketeering scheme, involving hundreds of thousands of dollars, has been uncovered in Polk County.
An alleged racketeering scheme, involving hundreds of thousands of dollars, has been uncovered in Polk County.
Winter Haven man charged with manslaughter in fatal shooting
A 35-year-old man was arrested and charged with manslaughter Monday after a shooting on Avenue H NW left a 27-year-old man dead, according to police.
A 35-year-old man was arrested and charged with manslaughter Monday after a shooting on Avenue H NW left a 27-year-old man dead, according to police.