Polk couple arrested in ‘bone chilling’ child abuse case
Two people are behind bars after deputies say a child who nearly drowned three years ago died in their care earlier this month.
Two people are behind bars after deputies say a child who nearly drowned three years ago died in their care earlier this month.
Polk school bus driver who ‘didn’t want to get in trouble at work’ accused of damaging surveillance system
Polk County deputies arrested a school bus driver on one count of felony criminal mischief after they say he repeatedly damaged the video surveillance system hard drive on his bus.
Polk County deputies arrested a school bus driver on one count of felony criminal mischief after they say he repeatedly damaged the video surveillance system hard drive on his bus.
Bodies of missing boaters recovered at Winter Haven lake
The search for two missing boaters ended after officials said their bodies were found near the bottom of a Winter Haven lake.
The search for two missing boaters ended after officials said their bodies were found near the bottom of a Winter Haven lake.
Burgarly suspects caught in the act, arrested moments later: deputies
Three men were arrested moments after detectives with the Osceola County Sheriff's Office said they witnessed the suspects burglarizing several vehicles in the Poinciana area.
Three men were arrested moments after detectives with the Osceola County Sheriff's Office said they witnessed the suspects burglarizing several vehicles in the Poinciana area.
Sheriff: Suspect who 'ambushed' deputies skipped court hearing; killed by sergeant after wounding K9 handler
A Pinellas County deputy – who the sheriff described as an experienced law enforcement officer with grit – had surgery Monday morning after he was shot in the neck, hand, and leg while responding to a vehicle burglary report. Officials said the suspect was "waiting" for deputies before firing at them.
A Pinellas County deputy – who the sheriff described as an experienced law enforcement officer with grit – had surgery Monday morning after he was shot in the neck, hand, and leg while responding to a vehicle burglary report. Officials said the suspect was "waiting" for deputies before firing at them.
FBI searching for two accused Polk County Capitol rioters after disappearing
The FBI is searching for a Florida woman who was supposed to stand trial Monday on charges stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack as well as another riot defendant who has also gone missing, officials said.
The FBI is searching for a Florida woman who was supposed to stand trial Monday on charges stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack as well as another riot defendant who has also gone missing, officials said.
Polk County detention deputy, 22, killed in off-duty crash aspired to be on the SWAT team
A 22-year-old detention deputy with the Polk County Sheriff's Office has passed away following a vehicle crash while he was off-duty, according to the agency.
A 22-year-old detention deputy with the Polk County Sheriff's Office has passed away following a vehicle crash while he was off-duty, according to the agency.
More than 200 arrested in Polk County human trafficking bust
More than 20 women believed to have been trafficked into the U.S. and forced into sex work were rescued during a week-long operation in Polk County. More than 200 people were arrested during operation, as well.
More than 20 women believed to have been trafficked into the U.S. and forced into sex work were rescued during a week-long operation in Polk County. More than 200 people were arrested during operation, as well.
Police: 13-year-old Florida boy dies after being hit by truck while waiting for school bus
A 13-year-old boy was killed Friday after he was hit by a truck while waiting for his school bus, Lake Wales police said.
A 13-year-old boy was killed Friday after he was hit by a truck while waiting for his school bus, Lake Wales police said.
Watch: New video shows drive-by shooting in Lakeland that injured 11
New video has been released of a drive-by shooting in Lakeland that injured eleven people this week.
New video has been released of a drive-by shooting in Lakeland that injured eleven people this week.
Woman found dead in Florida neighborhood near SUV with her sleeping toddler inside, police say
A woman was found dead near an SUV in New Tampa with her sleeping toddler in the vehicle Monday night, according to police.
A woman was found dead near an SUV in New Tampa with her sleeping toddler in the vehicle Monday night, according to police.
Listen: Dozens of gunshots heard on camera in Lakeland drive-by shooting that injured 10 people
The search is underway for multiple shooters in a drive-by shooting in Lakeland that left ten people injured. Two of those victims are in critical condition.
The search is underway for multiple shooters in a drive-by shooting in Lakeland that left ten people injured. Two of those victims are in critical condition.
10 injured in Lakeland shooting, investigators search for vehicle involved
Investigators say 10 people were injured in a Lakeland shooting, and they are now searching for the vehicle involved and the shooters.
Investigators say 10 people were injured in a Lakeland shooting, and they are now searching for the vehicle involved and the shooters.
Abandoned newborn baby girl found outside Polk County mobile home park, deputies say
A newborn baby is recovering in the hospital after deputies say she was abandoned in the woods outside a Polk County mobile home park early Saturday morning.
A newborn baby is recovering in the hospital after deputies say she was abandoned in the woods outside a Polk County mobile home park early Saturday morning.
Haines City homeowner shoots suspected burglar; second suspect on the run, police say
A burglar in Haines City was shot by a resident during a home invasion, according to city police. The suspect is expected to survive, but another suspect is on the loose and officers hope someone will turn them in.
A burglar in Haines City was shot by a resident during a home invasion, according to city police. The suspect is expected to survive, but another suspect is on the loose and officers hope someone will turn them in.
Florida teacher pulls out gun when denied entry into gated community, deputies say: 'You want this smoke?'
Devonta Gilmore, a teacher at Union Academy Magnet School, was arrested on a charge of aggravated assault after he reportedly pulled out a gun when a security officer denied him entry into the Champions Gate community because he wasn't on a visitor list, according to Florida deputies.
Devonta Gilmore, a teacher at Union Academy Magnet School, was arrested on a charge of aggravated assault after he reportedly pulled out a gun when a security officer denied him entry into the Champions Gate community because he wasn't on a visitor list, according to Florida deputies.
FL woman stabs boyfriend's kids: Deputies • UCF athlete accused of violent robbery • Orlando boardwalk opens
Some of FOX 35's top stories last week involve a woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend's kids, a new boardwalk opening in Orlando, and a Sanford bartender whose boyfriend saved her life after an alleged carjacker attacked her outside her job.
Some of FOX 35's top stories last week involve a woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend's kids, a new boardwalk opening in Orlando, and a Sanford bartender whose boyfriend saved her life after an alleged carjacker attacked her outside her job.
Florida woman caught on camera stealing two dogs from driveway: Deputies
A Florida woman was arrested after she reportedly stole two dogs from a driveway in Lakeland. She was caught on camera and later arrested.
A Florida woman was arrested after she reportedly stole two dogs from a driveway in Lakeland. She was caught on camera and later arrested.
Lakeland woman riding stand-up scooter injured in hit-and-run crash, deputies say
Deputies in Polk County said a 19-year-old woman was critically injured in an alleged hit-and-run crash that happened over the weekend. An arrest was made a short time later due to evidence left at the scene by the accused driver, investigators said.
Deputies in Polk County said a 19-year-old woman was critically injured in an alleged hit-and-run crash that happened over the weekend. An arrest was made a short time later due to evidence left at the scene by the accused driver, investigators said.
Florida's winningest high school football coach retiring after 52 years
Bill Castle's name is synonymous with Lakeland High School football. He has been the head coach at the powerhouse program for 52 years, but recently announced he's retiring.
Bill Castle's name is synonymous with Lakeland High School football. He has been the head coach at the powerhouse program for 52 years, but recently announced he's retiring.