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.
Florida woman relieves herself on Family Dollar store floor as man steals $500 of cleaning products: PCSO
A man and woman who Polk County deputies are calling "Mr. Clean" and "Ms. Dookie" are on the run after a messy burglary at a Mulberry Family Dollar store.
A man and woman who Polk County deputies are calling "Mr. Clean" and "Ms. Dookie" are on the run after a messy burglary at a Mulberry Family Dollar store.
6-year-old in critical condition after accidental head gunshot wound in Lakeland
A 6-year-old boy is in critical condition after sustaining a gunshot wound to the head in what investigators believe was an accidental, self-inflicted shooting.
A 6-year-old boy is in critical condition after sustaining a gunshot wound to the head in what investigators believe was an accidental, self-inflicted shooting.
Florida man claims he ‘blacked out’ on meth, PCP before trying to carjack contractor at gunpoint: PCSO
A Polk County K-9 helped catch an attempted carjacker who is accused of threatening a Frontier Communications contractor at gunpoint before running into the woods.
A Polk County K-9 helped catch an attempted carjacker who is accused of threatening a Frontier Communications contractor at gunpoint before running into the woods.
FDOT accelerates I-4 plan to ease congestion between Disney World, ChampionsGate
One of the most congested stretches of highway in the U.S., I-4 near ChampionsGate, is undergoing a fast-tracked expansion to tackle Central Florida’s growing traffic demands.
One of the most congested stretches of highway in the U.S., I-4 near ChampionsGate, is undergoing a fast-tracked expansion to tackle Central Florida’s growing traffic demands.
Officials: Florida man orders close to $500 in food without paying at two separate restaurants, arrested
The Winter Haven Public Safety Department says a Florida man recently was arrested after ordering close to $500 in food and drinks without paying at two separate restaurants in less than 14 days.
The Winter Haven Public Safety Department says a Florida man recently was arrested after ordering close to $500 in food and drinks without paying at two separate restaurants in less than 14 days.
Florida 13-year-old boy still missing more than a week later, police say
The Winter Haven Public Safety Department is continuing to ask the public for help in locating 13-year-old Jayiden Brown, who has been missing for more than a week.
The Winter Haven Public Safety Department is continuing to ask the public for help in locating 13-year-old Jayiden Brown, who has been missing for more than a week.
Officials: Florida man shoots off own finger, arrested after attempted first-degree murder
The Haines City Police Department says Jervin Omar Mendieta Romero, 40, has been arrested and is being charged with attempted first-degree murder.
The Haines City Police Department says Jervin Omar Mendieta Romero, 40, has been arrested and is being charged with attempted first-degree murder.
Florida family seeks help identifying semi driver after I-4 crash, FHP investigating
A Florida family is seeking assistance in identifying a semi-truck driver they said did not stop following a crash on Interstate 4.
A Florida family is seeking assistance in identifying a semi-truck driver they said did not stop following a crash on Interstate 4.