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.
Florida deputies stop 'jaywalker' crossing the street near Publix. But it's not what you think
Why did the turtle cross the road?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Grady Judd: Father arrested in ‘horrific’ murder of 16-year-old son in Polk County
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd called a father "evil" after he was arrested for killing his own 16-year-old son Monday afternoon.
PCSO investigating apparent double murder-suicide in Lake Wales
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a “double murder” that occurred on Sunday afternoon in Lake Wales.
Central Florida man turns $30 gas station trip into whopping $15 million with lottery win
A Central Florida man just claimed a $15 million prize after claiming a winning scratch-off ticket purchased at a gas station.