Body of 9-year-old Florida boy found days after falling into Polk County lake, deputies say
The body of a 9-year-old Florida boy has been found several days after he fell into a Polk County lake.
The body of a 9-year-old Florida boy has been found several days after he fell into a Polk County lake.
'Unimaginable nightmare': Florida boy missing after falling off boat, sheriff says
A search is underway for a 9-year-old Florida boy who reportedly fell from a boat and was struck by the boat's propeller during a family outing on Lake Annie in Polk County.
A search is underway for a 9-year-old Florida boy who reportedly fell from a boat and was struck by the boat's propeller during a family outing on Lake Annie in Polk County.
Woman killed after test drive ends in crash outside Florida dealership
A woman was killed in a crash in front of a Florida dealership while returning from a test drive in Winter Haven Saturday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A woman was killed in a crash in front of a Florida dealership while returning from a test drive in Winter Haven Saturday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Florida woman hits 2 deputies with car when they confront her about using stolen credit card: sheriff
Carina Holder was arrested Saturday after she hit two deputies with her car outside a pawn shop in Lakeland, Florida, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Carina Holder was arrested Saturday after she hit two deputies with her car outside a pawn shop in Lakeland, Florida, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Stranded, 'distressed' Florida hiker rescued thanks to aerial drone
A stranded hiker at Tigers Creek Preserve will live to hike another trail after an aerial drone nearly saved his life.
A stranded hiker at Tigers Creek Preserve will live to hike another trail after an aerial drone nearly saved his life.
Polk deputies arrest 2 murder suspects wanted in Virgin Islands
"They are both from the Virgin Islands and came here in late June apparently thinking Polk County would be a good place to flee to," Sheriff Grady Judd said. "They were obviously wrong.”
"They are both from the Virgin Islands and came here in late June apparently thinking Polk County would be a good place to flee to," Sheriff Grady Judd said. "They were obviously wrong.”
Florida girl arrested after threatening to 'blow up' school because she was 'bored', police say
Florida police officers arrested a 13-year-old Boone Middle School student accused of threatening to blow up her school because she was "bored," authorities said.
Florida police officers arrested a 13-year-old Boone Middle School student accused of threatening to blow up her school because she was "bored," authorities said.
Sheriff: 3 trafficked drugs from Mexico to Polk County, leads to largest seizure of fentanyl in agency history
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says their latest drug bust resulted in the largest seizure of fentanyl in the history of the agency.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says their latest drug bust resulted in the largest seizure of fentanyl in the history of the agency.
Florida deputy shot 6 times in chest saved by bulletproof vest, sheriff says
A Florida deputy is going to be ok thanks to his bulletproof vest after being shot in the chest by a man last week outside a home in Davenport.
A Florida deputy is going to be ok thanks to his bulletproof vest after being shot in the chest by a man last week outside a home in Davenport.
Polk Co. Sheriff Grady Judd talks about deputy being shot 6 times in chest
Polk Co. Sheriff Grady Judd talks about deputy being shot in chest by 41-year-old Gabriel Batista
Polk Co. Sheriff Grady Judd talks about deputy being shot in chest by 41-year-old Gabriel Batista
Florida deputy shot 6 times in chest saved by bulletproof vest, Sheriff Judd says
“He's going to be charged appropriately and our goal is upon conviction, that he spend the rest of his life in prison for trying to murder my deputy," Sheriff Judd said.
“He's going to be charged appropriately and our goal is upon conviction, that he spend the rest of his life in prison for trying to murder my deputy," Sheriff Judd said.
Funeral held for Florida deputy Blane Lane, 21, killed in line of duty
A funeral was held on Tuesday for 21-year-old Polk County Deputy Blane Lane, who was killed by gunfire from a fellow deputy's gun while helping to serve a warrant in Polk City.
A funeral was held on Tuesday for 21-year-old Polk County Deputy Blane Lane, who was killed by gunfire from a fellow deputy's gun while helping to serve a warrant in Polk City.
Florida woman facing 13 felony charges after shooting death of 21-year-old Polk County deputy
A Polk County woman has been charged with 13 felonies after 21-year-old Blane Lane was shot and killed in the line of duty while officers attempted to serve a warrant on the woman, deputies said.
A Polk County woman has been charged with 13 felonies after 21-year-old Blane Lane was shot and killed in the line of duty while officers attempted to serve a warrant on the woman, deputies said.
VIDEO: Huge Florida gator crosses trail in Circle B Preserve
Why did the alligator cross the trail? To get to the other side, we think!
Why did the alligator cross the trail? To get to the other side, we think!
3-legged alligator mom carries babies in her mouth at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland
A three-legged alligator mom was seen limping through Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, moving her hatchlings from their nest to nearby water — one mouthful at a time.
A three-legged alligator mom was seen limping through Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, moving her hatchlings from their nest to nearby water — one mouthful at a time.
Polk sheriff: Georgia deputy police chief conned by prostitute night before his arrest in undercover sting
A Georgia deputy police chief who was arrested last week for soliciting a prostitute during a sting operation in Polk County was in town for a polygraph seminar, investigators said. Prior to his arrest, he told undercover detectives that he had been conned out of $200 by a prostitute the night before.
A Georgia deputy police chief who was arrested last week for soliciting a prostitute during a sting operation in Polk County was in town for a polygraph seminar, investigators said. Prior to his arrest, he told undercover detectives that he had been conned out of $200 by a prostitute the night before.
Florida woman rescued after car crashes into country club swimming pool
Decades after leaving the Coast Guard, a Lakeland man used his life-saving skills to safely pull a woman from a sinking car after police say she mistook the gas pedal for the brake and drove her car into a swimming pool Wednesday morning. Investigators said the SUV went over a curb, through a fence and then into the pool at Sandpipers Golf and Country Club on Grouse Drive.
Decades after leaving the Coast Guard, a Lakeland man used his life-saving skills to safely pull a woman from a sinking car after police say she mistook the gas pedal for the brake and drove her car into a swimming pool Wednesday morning. Investigators said the SUV went over a curb, through a fence and then into the pool at Sandpipers Golf and Country Club on Grouse Drive.
Sheriff: Polk firefighter arrested for multiple counts of child pornography while at Lake Wales fire station
A Polk County firefighter is out of a job and behind bars after investigators arrested him for multiple counts of possession of child pornography. When detectives showed up at his fire station to investigate, they said his computer was actively downloading pornography files.
A Polk County firefighter is out of a job and behind bars after investigators arrested him for multiple counts of possession of child pornography. When detectives showed up at his fire station to investigate, they said his computer was actively downloading pornography files.
'Wake for Warriors' combat veterans gear up for wake surf competition
Members of "Wake for Warriors" will be competing at the Nautique Wake Surf Nationals on Lake Silver in Winter Haven this weekend. They are all former members of the military, many of whom have lost a limb but are now adaptive athletes.
Members of "Wake for Warriors" will be competing at the Nautique Wake Surf Nationals on Lake Silver in Winter Haven this weekend. They are all former members of the military, many of whom have lost a limb but are now adaptive athletes.
Sheriff: Florida man 'having episode' when he murdered his own father
A 21-year-old Florida man is facing a murder charge for allegedly killing his father.
A 21-year-old Florida man is facing a murder charge for allegedly killing his father.