Retired Polk County deputy accused of fleeing from deputies with unrestrained child in front seat of car
A retired Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested over the weekend after fleeing from deputies with an unrestrained child in the front seat of his car, according to officials.
A retired Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested over the weekend after fleeing from deputies with an unrestrained child in the front seat of his car, according to officials.
Polk County teacher accused of sending child pornography on messaging app
A Polk County teacher was arrested on Friday after he was caught downloading and sending videos depicting child pornography, according to deputies.
A Polk County teacher was arrested on Friday after he was caught downloading and sending videos depicting child pornography, according to deputies.
Florida man wrongly jailed after deputies confuse him with suspect of similar name
A Jacksonville man spent nearly two weeks in jail and missed the birth of his child after deputies mistakenly arrested him in place of a suspect with a similar name, his attorneys said.
A Jacksonville man spent nearly two weeks in jail and missed the birth of his child after deputies mistakenly arrested him in place of a suspect with a similar name, his attorneys said.
SunRail may soon expand commuter rail service into Polk County
SunRail may soon expand its commuter rail service from Osceola County into Polk County, officials said Monday.
SunRail may soon expand its commuter rail service from Osceola County into Polk County, officials said Monday.
Lake Gibson High employee accused of stealing student's medication
A Lake Gibson High School employee was arrested Monday after Polk County deputies said she stole a student's medication.
A Lake Gibson High School employee was arrested Monday after Polk County deputies said she stole a student's medication.
Woman convicted of Polk County deputy's 2022 murder sentenced to life in prison
Nearly three years after Polk County Deputy Blane Lane was shot and killed in the line of duty, the woman convicted of his murder learned on Friday that she will spend the rest of her life behind bars.
Nearly three years after Polk County Deputy Blane Lane was shot and killed in the line of duty, the woman convicted of his murder learned on Friday that she will spend the rest of her life behind bars.
Grady Judd: ‘Operation Fool Around and Find Out Again’ human trafficking investigation nets 246 arrests
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says nearly 250 suspects face serious charges after a weeklong multi-agency undercover investigation targeting human trafficking and illegal immigration.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says nearly 250 suspects face serious charges after a weeklong multi-agency undercover investigation targeting human trafficking and illegal immigration.
Polk County triple murderer executed after spending 3 decades on death row
Florida carried out its 12th execution of 2025 on Wednesday evening, when 63-year-old David Pittman was put to death by lethal injection.
Florida carried out its 12th execution of 2025 on Wednesday evening, when 63-year-old David Pittman was put to death by lethal injection.
6 Guatemalans arrested in Polk County following hit-and-run death, sheriff says
Six men from Guatemala living in the U.S. illegally were arrested after a man was fatally struck by a vehicle during a weekend party at a Polk County mobile home park, authorities said.
Six men from Guatemala living in the U.S. illegally were arrested after a man was fatally struck by a vehicle during a weekend party at a Polk County mobile home park, authorities said.
Felon brothers arrested for threatening couple at gunpoint over riding ATVs in front of home: PCSO
A pair of brothers with dozens of felony convictions between them are in trouble with the law again after Polk County deputies say they pulled a gun on a couple who rode their ATVs near the brothers' home.
A pair of brothers with dozens of felony convictions between them are in trouble with the law again after Polk County deputies say they pulled a gun on a couple who rode their ATVs near the brothers' home.
Illegal immigrant twins arrested for burglarizing homes under construction: PCSO
Polk County deputies say a pair of twins who are in the United States illegally stole tens of thousands of dollars worth of items from unfinished homes.
Polk County deputies say a pair of twins who are in the United States illegally stole tens of thousands of dollars worth of items from unfinished homes.
Federal agent injured in Florida during arrest of man in U.S. illegally, Polk sheriff says
A federal immigration agent was injured Tuesday in Polk County while attempting to arrest a man accused of entering the country illegally, authorities said.
A federal immigration agent was injured Tuesday in Polk County while attempting to arrest a man accused of entering the country illegally, authorities said.
Illegal immigrant charged with DUI after crashing into fence, leaving scene: PCSO
A Nicaraguan man in the U.S. illegally is facing serious charges after Polk County deputies say he crashed into a fenced yard while drunk, then walked away from the scene.
A Nicaraguan man in the U.S. illegally is facing serious charges after Polk County deputies say he crashed into a fenced yard while drunk, then walked away from the scene.
Publix thief brings young child to shoplift and slugs woman who confronts her about crime: PCSO
A woman is accused of stealing more than $100 worth of merchandise from a Publix store with a young child in tow.
A woman is accused of stealing more than $100 worth of merchandise from a Publix store with a young child in tow.
2-year manhunt in Florida ends with fugitive knocking down officer during dramatic arrest
A Florida convicted felon on the run for over two years on an attempted first-degree murder charge was arrested on Saturday after knocking down a police officer while trying to flee.
A Florida convicted felon on the run for over two years on an attempted first-degree murder charge was arrested on Saturday after knocking down a police officer while trying to flee.
Grady Judd among Florida sheriffs who feel betrayed by ICE’s hiring tactic: ‘Biting the hand that feeds you'
Sheriffs around Florida are calling out the Department of Homeland Security after it tried to recruit hundreds of their deputies to join ICE.
Sheriffs around Florida are calling out the Department of Homeland Security after it tried to recruit hundreds of their deputies to join ICE.
Grady Judd: 2 teens accused of ‘swatting’ boy in Polk County arrested in the Northeast
Two teenagers from the Northeast who are accused of ‘swatting’ a 12-year-old and his family in Poinciana have been brought to Polk County to face charges.
Two teenagers from the Northeast who are accused of ‘swatting’ a 12-year-old and his family in Poinciana have been brought to Polk County to face charges.
Florida teen threatens to shoot up McDonald's over wrong order: PCSO
An 18-year-old apparently wasn't “lovin' it" when he received his McDonald's order, with Polk County deputies saying he called the fast food restaurant multiple times threatening to shoot it up.
An 18-year-old apparently wasn't “lovin' it" when he received his McDonald's order, with Polk County deputies saying he called the fast food restaurant multiple times threatening to shoot it up.
Polk County man hospitalized after being shot during SWAT standoff: Sheriff Grady Judd
A shooting involving law enforcement officers in Polk County unfolded Monday afternoon following a call about a domestic disturbance at a home in Poinciana.
A shooting involving law enforcement officers in Polk County unfolded Monday afternoon following a call about a domestic disturbance at a home in Poinciana.
Convicted felon armed with rifle arrested after speeding away from police, crashing into Jeep: WHPD
A convicted felon is back behind bars after Winter Haven police say he sped away from a traffic stop with a loaded rifle and drugs in his car.
A convicted felon is back behind bars after Winter Haven police say he sped away from a traffic stop with a loaded rifle and drugs in his car.