309 animals seized from Florida home: Sheriff
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is asking the community to adopt a cat from Animal Control to make room for more than 100 cats that were seized from a hoarding situation.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is asking the community to adopt a cat from Animal Control to make room for more than 100 cats that were seized from a hoarding situation.
Florida man arrested for shaking 2-month-old baby because it 'would not stop crying': deputies
The baby had slight bruising above one eye, and an X-ray and exam revealed hemorrhages to the brain, a slight skull fracture and a 0.5 cm midline shift of the brain, according to deputies.
The baby had slight bruising above one eye, and an X-ray and exam revealed hemorrhages to the brain, a slight skull fracture and a 0.5 cm midline shift of the brain, according to deputies.
Burglar steals booze from unlocked apartment
Polk County deputies are searching for a man who burglarized a home by stealing vodka and orange - the two ingredients you need to make a screwdriver cocktail.
Polk County deputies are searching for a man who burglarized a home by stealing vodka and orange - the two ingredients you need to make a screwdriver cocktail.
Florida police officer quits after arrest for repeated Walmart thefts, deputies say: 'Deeply troubling'
David Griffin, who was employed as a Haines City police officer, resigned upon his arrest.
David Griffin, who was employed as a Haines City police officer, resigned upon his arrest.
Florida substitute teacher sent explicit videos to 2 female students, asked one to be his girlfriend: deputies
The 33-year-old substitute teacher allegedly sent sexually explicit videos of himself to a 17-year-old student, and asked an 18-year-old student to be his girlfriend.
The 33-year-old substitute teacher allegedly sent sexually explicit videos of himself to a 17-year-old student, and asked an 18-year-old student to be his girlfriend.
Central Florida man's $20 convenience store trip yields whopping $5 million payout
Johnson chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $3.96 million.
Johnson chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $3.96 million.
Firefighter killed in fiery I-4 crash
A Polk County firefighter was killed in a crash on I-4 in Davenport.
A Polk County firefighter was killed in a crash on I-4 in Davenport.
Florida ex-con dad beats up 16-year-old at school bus stop over fight with his son, deputies say
The father waited around at the bus stop to confront a boy who got into a fight with his son earlier that week, deputies said.
The father waited around at the bus stop to confront a boy who got into a fight with his son earlier that week, deputies said.
Gang member arrested for shooting, killing pastor’s son at Polk County church: Grady Judd
A man was shot and killed at a church in Winter Haven over the weekend, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A man was shot and killed at a church in Winter Haven over the weekend, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Florida elementary teacher faces DUI arrest with blood alcohol level nearly 3 times the legal limit: deputies
An elementary school teacher was arrested for a DUI after deputies nabbed her drinking nearly three times the legal limit, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
An elementary school teacher was arrested for a DUI after deputies nabbed her drinking nearly three times the legal limit, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Teen had ?organized criminal mind?: Sheriff
ix people were charged in "Operation Gangs & Guns" in Polk County after deputies busted a Lakeland gang accused of burglarizing cars to steal guns. Of those arrested, a 17-year-old described as an "organized criminal mind" who recruited members to commit crimes with him. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd reported 38 car burglaries in the south Lakeland area over three nights in four different neighborhoods earlier this year.
ix people were charged in "Operation Gangs & Guns" in Polk County after deputies busted a Lakeland gang accused of burglarizing cars to steal guns. Of those arrested, a 17-year-old described as an "organized criminal mind" who recruited members to commit crimes with him. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd reported 38 car burglaries in the south Lakeland area over three nights in four different neighborhoods earlier this year.
Man killed in I-4 road rage shooting
A man was arrested for a deadly road rage incident that happened in Polk County on Sunday
A man was arrested for a deadly road rage incident that happened in Polk County on Sunday
Man arrested in I-4 road rage shooting that killed Florida truck driver: deputies
Sheriff Grady Judd identified the suspect as 58-year-old Daniele Hamilton, a truck driver in Davenport with a lengthy criminal history. He was booked into the Polk County jail for second-degree murder, and tampering with evidence, among other charges, authorities said.
Sheriff Grady Judd identified the suspect as 58-year-old Daniele Hamilton, a truck driver in Davenport with a lengthy criminal history. He was booked into the Polk County jail for second-degree murder, and tampering with evidence, among other charges, authorities said.
Florida truck driver found lying on I-4 in mysterious road rage incident that has deputies hunting for answers
A truck driver was shot and nearly killed on his way to work in an apparent road rage incident – and deputies in Florida want to know what led to him being found lying on the ground outside his truck in the middle of an Interstate-4 off-ramp.
A truck driver was shot and nearly killed on his way to work in an apparent road rage incident – and deputies in Florida want to know what led to him being found lying on the ground outside his truck in the middle of an Interstate-4 off-ramp.
1986 homicide of Polk County nurse solved
An illicit affair in the 1940s was the key in solving the cold case murder of a Polk County mother and nurse, according to the Polk County Sheriff?s Office.
An illicit affair in the 1940s was the key in solving the cold case murder of a Polk County mother and nurse, according to the Polk County Sheriff?s Office.
Road rage suspect at large, sheriff says
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is asking for the public's help regarding an apparent road rage incident that unfolded in Davenport over the weekend.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is asking for the public's help regarding an apparent road rage incident that unfolded in Davenport over the weekend.
Florida daycare worker, Uber driver among 6 men arrested for seeking sex with underage girls, deputies say
Some of the men allegedly offered to pay hundreds of dollars to have sex with who they thought were young girls, according to deputies.
Some of the men allegedly offered to pay hundreds of dollars to have sex with who they thought were young girls, according to deputies.
6 arrested in undercover sex operation
Six men, including a daycare worker, Uber driver and Army veteran, were arrested after allegedly showing up to an undercover location to sexually batter children after communicating with detectives who were undercover as children and guardians, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Six men, including a daycare worker, Uber driver and Army veteran, were arrested after allegedly showing up to an undercover location to sexually batter children after communicating with detectives who were undercover as children and guardians, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Officer-involved shooting in Auburndale
One man was killed in an officer- and deputy-involved shooting in Auburndale on Thursday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
One man was killed in an officer- and deputy-involved shooting in Auburndale on Thursday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Turtle caught 'jaywalking' in Polk Co
Deputies helped a turtle who was walking along a local road return back to a pond
Deputies helped a turtle who was walking along a local road return back to a pond