Driver charged after firing at car in Polk County road rage incident, police say
A reported road rage incident led to the arrest of Charles Fitzalbert Worges, 46, who is accused of shooting at another driver's car on U.S. 27.
Winter Haven officer expected to 'fully recover' following serious crash, police say
A Winter Haven police officer who was injured in a Nov. 2 crash is expected to fully recover, Winter Haven police said Monday.
New I-4 express lanes, 'air taxi' testing facility part of latest transportation initiatives
A set of major infrastructure initiatives aimed at reducing traffic congestion along parts of Interstate 4 were unveiled on Friday.
Woman files lawsuit against Polk County Grady Judd
A new lawsuit accuses the Polk County Sheriff’s Office of a “pattern, policy, practice and custom, of failing to adequately train and supervise its officers resulting in the deprivation of minors’ constitutional rights.” The lawsuit comes after a child was raped by her adoptive father, but police first criminally charged the child instead of her abuser, accusing the little girl of lying. The victim’s abuser is now behind bars, facing a 17-year sentence.
Former Florida cardiologist tased and Baker Acted after arrest at hospital, officials say
A former Florida cardiologist was arrested following an incident at a Lakeland hospital that ended with him being tased and Baker Acted after a physical altercation with law enforcement, officials say.
Florida trooper injured in I-4 crash involving stolen vehicle in Polk County, officials say
A Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper was injured after a crash involving a stolen vehicle early Tuesday morning on Interstate 4 in Polk County.
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.
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 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 Sheriff Grady Judd: 'Operation Bad Odds' leads to 28 arrests, 48 illegal gambling machines recovered
Through a recent undercover investigation called “Operation Bad Odds,” undercover deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said they made 28 arrests and confiscated 48 illegal gambling machines.
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.
Lake Wales man arrested after deputy forced to dodge gunfire, sheriff says
A Lake Wales man was arrested Saturday evening after deputies said he recklessly fired a handgun near his property, with bullets striking a nearby vehicle and forcing a responding deputy to take cover.
Florida corrections officer arrested after allegedly hitting woman multiple times in face
A Florida corrections officer has been arrested after he allegedly hit a woman multiple times in the face.
Florida opens new central operations facility for emergency response in Polk County
Florida's Central Operations & Coordination Office is now open in Polk County, with state officials saying the large new facility will bolster response to future storms.
Polk Sheriff Grady Judd shares new details on 2 Florida murder suspects arrested: 'We will hunt you down'
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd shared updates on the arrest of two men for two separate murder cases on Friday morning in Winter Haven.
Polk County sheriff speaks on arrest of 2 murder suspects
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd briefed the media on the arrest of two separate murder suspects on Friday afternoon. The two men arrested are Angel Gonzalez-Morales, 29, and Troy Cortez Walker, 48.
Polk County deputies search for suspect in fatal Davenport shooting
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect in a fatal shooting Tuesday night outside a hotel near the I-4 and U.S. 27 interchange.
Two killed in Auburndale mobile home fire, officials say
Two people were killed Tuesday afternoon in a mobile home fire in Auburndale, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.
