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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Polk man convicted of murder in death of woman he intentionally ran over with church van
A jury convicted 20-year-old Elijah Stansell of first-degree murder for the death of beloved Polk City librarian Suzette Penton, who died in 2020 after she was intentionally run over by a van. Stansell was behind the wheel and trying to flee after he and several other teens had attacked the victim's son.
Disney bus driver among 12 suspects arrested in Polk undercover child predator investigation
An online child predator investigation resulted in the arrest of a dozen suspects, including a Walt Disney World bus driver who was taken into custody while he was still in his work uniform.
Polk County paramedic dies on duty, fire rescue says
Polk County Fire Rescue is mourning the loss of 56-year-old paramedic Douglas Clemons, who died Tuesday while on duty at his fire station. Clemons was a 27-year veteran of Polk County EMS.
Polk County sheriff's Office investigating shooting in Lakeland involving deputy
A Polk County sheriff's deputy has been involved in a shooting incident, according to the agency.



















