Florida mother accused in death of 13-month-old with skull fractures
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says this arrest comes within 2 weeks of another child abuse case in the county that resulted in death.
PCSO: Carjacking suspect dead, another hospitalized after running over Plant City detective
Polk County deputies shot and killed Aaron Phillips and injured April Thompson after they say the couple ran over a Plant City police detective Wednesday morning.
Born premature at 22 weeks, 'miracle baby' going home soon
When Kresten Mason was born at just 22 weeks, parents Jennifer and Keegan were heartbroken and worried their child may not survive. After nine months in the hospital, Kresten now weighs 15 pounds and is getting ready to go home.
Police searching for bikini-bottom bandit in Winter Haven
Winter Haven police are hoping you can help them identify a man who was caught on camera stealing a bikini bottom and a pair of binoculars from a West Marine store on December 30.
Polk County Sheriff's Office: Man fatally shot by deputy
A desperate call to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office turned deadly Thursday night.
Florida sheriff calls out Amazon for refusing to help law enforcement catch a porch pirate
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said his guys may have caught a suspected porch pirate much sooner, but Amazon wouldn't cooperate with the investigation.
Neighbors: Children watch their parents get shot Christmas Eve
Lakeland police have named the man they say killed two people at a home on Atlanta Avenue in Lakeland on Christmas Eve.
Florida deputies searching for deliveryman caught on video stealing back package he dropped off
Deputies in Florida are searching for a deliveryman who was spotted on a home security camera dropping off a package and snapping a photo to confirm its arrival before stealing the parcel back.
Polk County deputies say alleged thief was desperate for a Pepsi
Surveillance video from a convenience store shows just how badly an alleged thief wanted a Pepsi.
Winter Haven police arrest man accused of masturbating in front of child at Walmart
Police in Winter Haven said Elias Alan-Arturo Flor, 19, turned himself in at the police department after he was seen on video at Walmart conducting a lewd act in front of a 12 yr-old child.
Jewelry stolen off of elderly woman's hand in nursing home, police say
A nursing home worker allegedly stole rings off of an elderly patient’s fingers and sold them to a pawn shop in Florida, authorities said.
Florida man found eaten by alligator actually died from meth overdose, officials say
It turns out that even though the man's hand and foot were found inside the gator's stomach, he actually died from a meth overdose, reports say.
Operation Santa's Naughty List yields dozens of arrests
More than 100 people were arrested in a sex sting operation in Polk County. Authorities say one suspect walked to a home where he thought he was meeting a prostitute, and he was not clothed at the time.
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Lakeland police officer being laid to rest
Memorial services will be held for a Lakeland police officer, who passed away while on-duty last week.
Lakeland police mourn the sudden death of longtime officer
Police believe he suffered a medical episode while sitting in his patrol car.
Polk County detectives remove $9.5 million worth of drugs in undercover operations across multiple states
A visibly frustrated sheriff announced the arrest of seven people – three of which were illegal immigrants – after 5 kilos of heroin and 130 pounds of meth were seized.
Church pays off $1.62-million of medical debt for families
“We found out that there’s over $3 million in deferred medical debt in our city,” said Access Church’s lead pastor Jason Burns. "This $3 million is owned by people who live at less than half of the federal poverty line.”
Florida church pays of $1.6 million in medical debt
“As we enter the holiday season marked and characterized by generosity, what an amazing thing for families to open mail to say the debt that’s been laying heavy on them is gone."
Driver who crashed into Fort Meade legislator's office was high, deputies say
At 8 a.m. Tuesday, on the day constituents make appointments to discuss issues and causes with State Representative Melony Bell at her office on Broadway Avenue in Fort Meade, a city worker veered off the road and through the front door of Bell’s office.