Two killed in Auburndale mobile home fire, officials say
Two people were killed Tuesday afternoon in a mobile home fire in Auburndale, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.
'Riot' on Lake Winterset: Grady Judd vows to make more arrests
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says rowdy boaters pulling up to the ?Point? on Lake Winterset to fight, defecate and engage in sexual activity have ?unleashed the teeth of the dog, and now it?s going to start biting you."
8 Florida men arrested in violent lakeside brawl in Polk County, sheriff says
Eight people have been arrested in connection with a violent brawl earlier this month at Lake Winterset that left two participants temporarily unconscious and was captured on cellphone video, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said.
150 pounds of pot, $40K found in Polk County after Florida trooper stops fleeing driver
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers made quite the large discovery after they were able to stop a fleeing driver on Tuesday in Polk County.
Polk County man wanted for aggravated assault after firing gun at mother’s boyfriend
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 24-year-old Winter Haven man accused of firing a gun at his mother’s boyfriend and later confronting him at a convenience store.
English man vacationing in Florida tried to drown daughter-in-law during argument, Polk County deputies say
A man from the United Kingdom has been arrested in Florida, accused of attempting to drown his daughter-in-law in the pool of their vacation rental home, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Sixth Central Florida 'Super Speeder' arrest made since law enacted on July 1st
A Maitland man was arrested Thursday morning after deputies say he was caught driving 105 mph in a 70 mph zone on a Polk County highway, while allegedly heading to a casino. This is the sixth arrest FOX 35 has reported on since the Super Speeder law went into effect July 1, 2025.
Unlicensed, undocumented man ran stop sign, causing deadly crash: PCSO
A woman was killed and two others were injured early Tuesday morning in a Polk County crash involving an unlicensed driver who is in the country illegally, authorities said.
Florida AG, Polk sheriff: 8 charged in multi-state, $8.8 million bank fraud, racketeering scheme
Eight people are facing charges in a multi-state, $8.8 million bank fraud and racketeering scheme impacting 235 people, mainly those who are elderly, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
8 arrested in multi-million dollar fraud investigation
Eight people are facing charges in a multi-state, $8.8 million bank fraud and racketeering scheme impacting 235 people, mainly those who are elderly, according to Attorney General James Uthmeier and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. Uthmeier and Judd made the announcement at a press conference on Wednesday at the Polk County Sheriff?s Office in Winter Haven. The suspects have all now been extradited and booked into the Polk County Jail.
Polk County swatting investigation leads to arrests of 2 out-of-state teens
Two out-of-state teenagers have been arrested in connection with a pair of swatting incidents last month that targeted a home in Polk County, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida teen threatens to shoot up McDonald's over wrong order: PCSO
An 18-year-old apparently wasn't “lovin' it" when he received his McDonald's order, with Polk County deputies saying he called the fast food restaurant multiple times threatening to shoot it up.
'Oh, here it is!': Polk County deputy resigns after allegedly stealing $300 during traffic stop
A Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy resigned Wednesday after being arrested for allegedly stealing cash during a traffic stop near Fort Meade, officials said.
Florida woman allegedly attacks man, tries to bite him, flees and crashes into deputy's car: 'This is fun!'
A Florida woman is facing a long list of charges after she allegedly attacked and tried to bite a man, ran away, and then crashed into a deputy's car.
Sheriff Grady Judd leads cartel crackdown
Sheriff Grady Judd says Polk County detectives seized 64 pounds of fentanyl in what the sheriff's office calls the largest fentanyl seizure in the county's history. Judd says the investigation began in July 2024 and involved Mexico's two largest cartels: Jalisco and Sinaloa. Six suspected Jalisco members and two Sinaloa members have been arrested. A total of 35 pounds of fentanyl were seized from Jalisco and another 29 pounds were seized from Sinaloa, according to Judd ? enough to kill 14.5 million people.
Grady Judd: Record-breaking bust nets enough fentanyl to kill 14.5 million people
Sheriff Grady Judd says detectives in Polk County seized 64 pounds of fentanyl and arrested eight people in what the sheriff's office calls the largest fentanyl seizure in the county's history.
Wanted Florida man arrested after taunting Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd online: ‘You done messed up'
It was game on when a wanted Florida man made a social media post challenging the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Grady Judd to find him.
Florida fugitive ex-deputy vanishes before trial in deadly sports car crash
An arrest warrant has been issued for an ex-deputy in Polk County, Florida, who failed to appear for his April trial after being charged with two counts of manslaughter in 2022.
1 dead, deputy severely injured after Polk County deputy-involved shooting: Officials
One person was killed, and a deputy was severely injured, in a deputy-involved shooting on Friday in Polk County, officials say.
1 dead, deputy injured in Polk County shooting
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that left one person dead and a deputy injured on Friday night. The investigation remains active and ongoing.