Police searching for man accused of attacking 73-year-old outside Publix in Winter Haven
Police say the victim confronted a driver who he says almost drove into him. They say that's when the driver got out of his truck and punched the older man who said he would call police.
Police say the victim confronted a driver who he says almost drove into him. They say that's when the driver got out of his truck and punched the older man who said he would call police.
Florida wildlife officials on lookout for sick turtles
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking members of the public to report freshwater turtles that appear sick, act strangely or are dead.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking members of the public to report freshwater turtles that appear sick, act strangely or are dead.
Auburndale man arrested in Georgia following 'suspicious disappearance' of 81-year-old man, deputies say
A Polk County man is facing a murder charge after he was found and arrested in Georgia.
A Polk County man is facing a murder charge after he was found and arrested in Georgia.
Polk Co. sheriff may seek extradition from China for man who allegedly had child porn
Polk County detectives say four local men were arrested and another is wanted for allegedly possessing child porn. The wanted man is currently in China with his wife and children, and Sheriff Grady Judd said he could seek extradition if he doesn't return.
Polk County detectives say four local men were arrested and another is wanted for allegedly possessing child porn. The wanted man is currently in China with his wife and children, and Sheriff Grady Judd said he could seek extradition if he doesn't return.
Second suspect in Polk Co. crime spree in custody
A crime spree through Polk County Saturday ended with deputies shooting and seriously injuring a man. A day later, deputies said they arrested the woman who was with him.
A crime spree through Polk County Saturday ended with deputies shooting and seriously injuring a man. A day later, deputies said they arrested the woman who was with him.
Family of man shot by police at wedding reception speaks
The family of a man shot and killed by police during a wedding reception in Winter Park over the weekend is speaking for the first time since the deadly incident. Black Lives Matter Restoration Polk Inc. held a news conference with the family to discuss the matter and plans going forward.
The family of a man shot and killed by police during a wedding reception in Winter Park over the weekend is speaking for the first time since the deadly incident. Black Lives Matter Restoration Polk Inc. held a news conference with the family to discuss the matter and plans going forward.
Polk County hopes to catch up on trash pickup with new plan
Frustrated residents have been trashing the county and FCC, the trash hauling company that serves the west part of Polk County, for months.
Frustrated residents have been trashing the county and FCC, the trash hauling company that serves the west part of Polk County, for months.
Body believed to be missing Lakeland woman found inside Polk retention pond
A sign that says 'Road ends in water' now stands where a woman apparently drove off Victoria Road last April and apparently drowned.
A sign that says 'Road ends in water' now stands where a woman apparently drove off Victoria Road last April and apparently drowned.
Bartow golfer reflects on historic, barrier-breaking career
Herbert Dixon is 102 years old and still finds time to golf at Bartow's Municipal Course three days a week.
Herbert Dixon is 102 years old and still finds time to golf at Bartow's Municipal Course three days a week.
Missing Polk County puppy reunited with family after being located in Nebraska
A puppy that disappeared from its Polk County home last month and was recently dropped off at a Humane Society in Nebraska, was reunited with her family on Saturday.
A puppy that disappeared from its Polk County home last month and was recently dropped off at a Humane Society in Nebraska, was reunited with her family on Saturday.
Felon wanted by ATF shot by deputy after two-county chase, Hillsborough sheriff says
A convicted felon who was wanted by the ATF sprayed bullets at deputies and officers across two Bay Area counties Wednesday, forcing a deputy to return fire, seriously injuring the suspect, according to the Hillsborough County sheriff.
A convicted felon who was wanted by the ATF sprayed bullets at deputies and officers across two Bay Area counties Wednesday, forcing a deputy to return fire, seriously injuring the suspect, according to the Hillsborough County sheriff.
Polk County company third-largest producer of N95 masks in US
Not all N95 masks are approved by the CDC and the FDA for fluid resistance, but at Advanced Concept Innovations (ACI) in Polk County, they're churning out 2 million CDC and FDA-approved N95 masks a day.
Not all N95 masks are approved by the CDC and the FDA for fluid resistance, but at Advanced Concept Innovations (ACI) in Polk County, they're churning out 2 million CDC and FDA-approved N95 masks a day.
Small plane crashes in Winter Haven orange grove; 2 hospitalized
Winter Haven police and fire rescue crews are on the scene where a small plane went down Wednesday afternoon.
Winter Haven police and fire rescue crews are on the scene where a small plane went down Wednesday afternoon.
Polk County 'Grinch' who stole family's Christmas gifts arrested, requested to go to Hillsborough jail instead
Polk detectives arrested the suspect -- called the "Grinch" by Sheriff Grady Judd -- at a hotel days after he stole gifts from under the family's Christmas tree. His family and friends apparently didn't want him to stay with them due to his 'new notoriety' as detectives searched for him, officials say.
Polk detectives arrested the suspect -- called the "Grinch" by Sheriff Grady Judd -- at a hotel days after he stole gifts from under the family's Christmas tree. His family and friends apparently didn't want him to stay with them due to his 'new notoriety' as detectives searched for him, officials say.
Polk sheriff: 8 dead in 44 hours due to car crashes
Investigators say eight people were killed in the span of 44 hours in Polk County due to traffic crashes.
Investigators say eight people were killed in the span of 44 hours in Polk County due to traffic crashes.
Too drunk to drive? Polk deputies can offer rides home as last resort during NYE festivities, sheriff says
With 8 people dead in the past 44 hours due to fatal crashes in Polk County, Sheriff Grady Judd says the agency will offer free rides home -- as a last resort -- to those who become too intoxicated during this weekend's celebrations.
With 8 people dead in the past 44 hours due to fatal crashes in Polk County, Sheriff Grady Judd says the agency will offer free rides home -- as a last resort -- to those who become too intoxicated during this weekend's celebrations.
'Crazy, wild, out of control': Fleeing driver who caused quadruple-fatal in Polk County identified by sheriff
Polk County detectives publicly identified the suspect who fled from deputies, sped away and crashed into three vehicles, killing three others and himself.
Polk County detectives publicly identified the suspect who fled from deputies, sped away and crashed into three vehicles, killing three others and himself.
4th person dies following Polk crash caused by speeding driver who fled from deputies, officials say
Polk County investigators say a total of four people have died following Monday's multi-vehicle crash after a driver fled from deputies.
Polk County investigators say a total of four people have died following Monday's multi-vehicle crash after a driver fled from deputies.
Sheriff: Driver fleeing Polk deputies dies in crash, killing 2 others
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash that killed three people in the Haines City area, and deputies said three trauma alert patients were being flown to area hospitals via helicopter.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash that killed three people in the Haines City area, and deputies said three trauma alert patients were being flown to area hospitals via helicopter.
Polk County Bully Project helps changes perceptions of 'bully breeds'
When Angie Lorio and Shannon Medina found out Polk County Animal Control does not put pit bulls up for adoption, they founded the Polk County Bully Project, which has helped more than 1,000 'bully breed' dogs find forever homes.
When Angie Lorio and Shannon Medina found out Polk County Animal Control does not put pit bulls up for adoption, they founded the Polk County Bully Project, which has helped more than 1,000 'bully breed' dogs find forever homes.