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
Florida deputies stop 'jaywalker' crossing the street near Publix. But it's not what you think
Why did the turtle cross the road?
Why did the turtle cross the road?
Over 200 arrests in human trafficking bust
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says 219 people have been arrested in an alleged human trafficking ring. The week-long, multi-agency operation began on September 19. Two of the suspects were charged with felony human trafficking, and 83 suspects were arrested for soliciting a prostitute, including a high school athletic director, a coach, and a few Disney employees.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says 219 people have been arrested in an alleged human trafficking ring. The week-long, multi-agency operation began on September 19. Two of the suspects were charged with felony human trafficking, and 83 suspects were arrested for soliciting a prostitute, including a high school athletic director, a coach, and a few Disney employees.
Wanted Florida man taken down by deputies at Publix after allegedly attacking ex-girlfriend at gas station
A man accused of violently attacking three people, including his 64-year-old ex-girlfriend and a good Samaritan who tried to intervene, at a gas station convenience store was taken down by deputies in a chaotic scene at a Publix in Central Florida on Wednesday.
A man accused of violently attacking three people, including his 64-year-old ex-girlfriend and a good Samaritan who tried to intervene, at a gas station convenience store was taken down by deputies in a chaotic scene at a Publix in Central Florida on Wednesday.
Wanted Florida man taken down at Publix
A man accused of violently attacking three people at a convenience store was taken down by deputies at a Publix in Central Florida on Wednesday. Jose Chaidez was arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder, armed burglary with battery, burglary with battery, criminal mischief and stalking.
A man accused of violently attacking three people at a convenience store was taken down by deputies at a Publix in Central Florida on Wednesday. Jose Chaidez was arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder, armed burglary with battery, burglary with battery, criminal mischief and stalking.
Man wanted after brutal attack: Sheriff
The Polk County Sheriff?s Office is asking for help locating a man deputies say beat his ex-girlfriend and a good Samaritan who tried to stop the attack. Deputies say 35-year-old Jose Chaidez of Haines City threatened his 64-year-old ex-girlfriend with a butcher knife, slapped her with the knife, struck her and pulled her by the hair at the J and S Food Mart located at 3084 East Hinson Avenue in Haines City shortly before 4 :30 p.m. on Saturday.
The Polk County Sheriff?s Office is asking for help locating a man deputies say beat his ex-girlfriend and a good Samaritan who tried to stop the attack. Deputies say 35-year-old Jose Chaidez of Haines City threatened his 64-year-old ex-girlfriend with a butcher knife, slapped her with the knife, struck her and pulled her by the hair at the J and S Food Mart located at 3084 East Hinson Avenue in Haines City shortly before 4 :30 p.m. on Saturday.
Ex-Florida deputy arrested for DUI after motorcycle crash leads to serious injuries: sheriff
A former Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested Thursday for allegedly driving while under the influence, seriously injuring the female passenger on his motorcycle, according to officials.
A former Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested Thursday for allegedly driving while under the influence, seriously injuring the female passenger on his motorcycle, according to officials.
Armed suspect shot, killed after threatening law enforcement officers with knife: Sheriff Grady Judd
An officer-involved shooting in Auburndale is under investigation after law enforcement officers say an armed suspect with a violent criminal history threatened them with a knife as they investigated a domestic violence incident.
An officer-involved shooting in Auburndale is under investigation after law enforcement officers say an armed suspect with a violent criminal history threatened them with a knife as they investigated a domestic violence incident.
Shots fired at Airbnb party in Polk County
Police are still searching for the shooters. The 26-year-old woman who was shot in the thigh has been released from the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. At this point in the investigation, police are not releasing any sort of names.
Police are still searching for the shooters. The 26-year-old woman who was shot in the thigh has been released from the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. At this point in the investigation, police are not releasing any sort of names.
Florida birthday party shooting at Airbnb rental leaves 1 dead, 1 injured with suspects on the run: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the suspect or suspects accused of shooting and killing an Orlando man and injuring a Sanford woman early Sunday morning at an Airbnb in Davenport.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the suspect or suspects accused of shooting and killing an Orlando man and injuring a Sanford woman early Sunday morning at an Airbnb in Davenport.
Polk County man turns $5 gas station trip into $1 million lottery win
A man from Polk County is now $1 million richer after claiming a winning lottery ticket.
A man from Polk County is now $1 million richer after claiming a winning lottery ticket.
Dad who allegedly killed son appears in court
Stephen Rodda appeared in court for the first time Tuesday after he was arrested for allegedly killing his own 16-year-old son in Polk County. Sheriff Grady Judd said Monday afternoon that the 16-year-old, who was identified by authorities as Stephen Lee Rodda, was an 11th grader at Frostproof High School. The teen, who had dreams of becoming an electrician, was staying with his grandfather at the mobile home to help him while his grandmother was in rehab.
Stephen Rodda appeared in court for the first time Tuesday after he was arrested for allegedly killing his own 16-year-old son in Polk County. Sheriff Grady Judd said Monday afternoon that the 16-year-old, who was identified by authorities as Stephen Lee Rodda, was an 11th grader at Frostproof High School. The teen, who had dreams of becoming an electrician, was staying with his grandfather at the mobile home to help him while his grandmother was in rehab.