Bartow man accused of ‘viciously’ beating 4-month-old daughter to death: ‘He showed zero remorse’
A 4-month-old Polk County girl is dead and investigators say her father is responsible for taking her life.
Human trafficking bust: Teacher, coaches among 228 arrested in Polk County
Nearly 230 people were arrested, and 13 potential victims were rescued during an 8-day multi-agency undercover human trafficking investigation in Polk County.
Florida's 9th case of measles confirmed in Polk County: Health officials
The measles outbreak has made its way to Central Florida. Over the weekend, the Florida Department of Health confirmed a ninth case out of Polk County.
Former DCF worker, husband arrested after 2 children found in ‘deplorable conditions’ at Polk County home
A now former DCF employee and her husband were arrested in Polk County on Saturday after officials discovered their home was covered in trash, feces and dog urine, according to authorities.
Live roaches force Central Florida restaurant to temporarily close: inspection report
The presence of roaches at a Central Florida restaurant last week forced the eatery to temporarily close, according to a recent inspection report.
Sierra Hernandez murder: Polk County woman charged after remains found in burned pile, court records show
A Winter Haven woman is now facing charges in connection to the death of 20-year-old Sierra Hernandez, who was reported missing and later found dead by deputies. This comes just one day after detectives arrested their prime suspect in Hernandez's murder, Enrique Martinez.
Man swerving to avoid dogs hits, kills teen on scooter: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says a teenager on a scooter was struck and killed early Tuesday morning in Winter Haven.
Florida man accused of exposing himself at Polk County Sky Zone: ‘Those pants were slapped to his ankles’
Brian Holeyfield may share the same last name as a famed boxer, though spelled differently, but Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said his lack of boxers landed him in jail.
Polk County leaders resign over new controversial Florida law
Several elected officials in Polk County are no longer in office after a controversial new Florida law that went into effect on Jan. 1.
Man turns himself in after breaking into Polk County apartment, stealing ingredients for screwdriver: PCSO
A man turned himself in to Polk County authorities after surveillance video showed him breaking into an apartment and stealing the ingredients to a cocktail.
Intruder enters Florida apartment, gets caught on camera leaving with ingredients to make this boozy cocktail
A man was caught on camera entering a Polk County apartment and leaving with the ingredients necessary to make a screwdriver cocktail, deputies said.
Burglary suspects, including teen, arrested for grand theft auto in Polk County: ‘Oh, my God! Not Grady Judd!’
A burglary suspect who was recently arrested driving a stolen vehicle told deputies he wouldn’t be in jail long until he realized he had been arrested in Polk County.
15-year-old student hit, killed by school bus in Lakeland: Police
A 15-year-old Central Florida Aerospace Academy student was hit and killed Tuesday morning while he was riding his bicycle to school, according to officials.
Polk County infant adopted nearly 1 year after being found abandoned in the woods
A girl who was found abandoned in the woods in Polk County as a newborn baby has been adopted nearly a year after she was rescued, the Polk County Sheriff's Office announced this week.
FDLE searching for leads on missing Polk County woman nearly 7 years after her disappearance
A family is still searching for answers after a woman vanished from Polk County in 2016.
Deadly crash slows traffic on I-4 near Davenport: deputies
Expect traffic delays on Interstate 4 near Davenport following a deadly crash Tuesday morning.
Florida pest, lawn worker exposes self to 2 customers while on the job, claims zipper was broken: deputies
A Florida pest and lawn service worker is facing charges after he allegedly exposed himself to customers while on the job and investigators are seeking other potential victims, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO).
Close call for Florida deputies as accused burglar crashes into nearby parked car
Wild surveillance video shows a car flying past a deputy at 80 miles an hour in a residential Polk County neighborhood, before crashing head-on into a parked car. No one was inside the parked car at the time.
Police search for subjects involved in deadly Winter Haven stabbing at Publix
A man was stabbed to death during a fight that broke out at a Publix in Winter Haven on Thursday, police said.
Woman reunited with purse she accidentally left in Walmart shopping cart in Winter Haven: police
A woman has been reunited with her purse after she accidentally left it inside a Walmart shopping cart in Winter Haven, police said. None of her items were missing.