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.
Unsolved: Winter Haven police canvas neighborhood where shooting at Fourth of July party killed father of 2
A father of two was fatally shot while attending a large impromptu block party in Winter Haven. The killer is still out there and police are hoping the right person steps forward to help them identify a suspect.
A father of two was fatally shot while attending a large impromptu block party in Winter Haven. The killer is still out there and police are hoping the right person steps forward to help them identify a suspect.
Five child victims located during Polk County undercover child porn sting
Sixteen people were arrested during an undercover child porn sting by the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Suspects included veterans, a former corrections officer, and two Winter Haven friends who created child pornography with three girls they had access to. In total, five child victims were identified.
Sixteen people were arrested during an undercover child porn sting by the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Suspects included veterans, a former corrections officer, and two Winter Haven friends who created child pornography with three girls they had access to. In total, five child victims were identified.
New I-4 interchange opening in Four Corners area expected to alleviate traffic congestion
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is about to open a new interchange at Interstate 4 and County Road 532, which they say will alleviate traffic congestion.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is about to open a new interchange at Interstate 4 and County Road 532, which they say will alleviate traffic congestion.
Pregnancy centers concerned over vandalism following Roe v. Wade ruling
As some pregnancy centers have been vandalized in parts of the county, and even in Central Florida, following the Roe v. Wade ruling, it is causing concern for clinics that help pregnant women.
As some pregnancy centers have been vandalized in parts of the county, and even in Central Florida, following the Roe v. Wade ruling, it is causing concern for clinics that help pregnant women.