Florida trooper injured in I-4 crash involving stolen vehicle in Polk County, officials say
A Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper was injured after a crash involving a stolen vehicle early Tuesday morning on Interstate 4 in Polk County.
A Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper was injured after a crash involving a stolen vehicle early Tuesday morning on Interstate 4 in Polk County.
Woman convicted of Polk County deputy's 2022 murder sentenced to life in prison
Nearly three years after Polk County Deputy Blane Lane was shot and killed in the line of duty, the woman convicted of his murder learned on Friday that she will spend the rest of her life behind bars.
Nearly three years after Polk County Deputy Blane Lane was shot and killed in the line of duty, the woman convicted of his murder learned on Friday that she will spend the rest of her life behind bars.
Grady Judd: ‘Operation Fool Around and Find Out Again’ human trafficking investigation nets 246 arrests
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says nearly 250 suspects face serious charges after a weeklong multi-agency undercover investigation targeting human trafficking and illegal immigration.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says nearly 250 suspects face serious charges after a weeklong multi-agency undercover investigation targeting human trafficking and illegal immigration.
Sentencing today in Polk County deputy murder
Nearly three years after Polk County Deputy Blane Lane was shot and killed in the line of duty, the woman convicted of his murder will be sentenced on Friday. Cheryl Williams faces up to life in prison.
Nearly three years after Polk County Deputy Blane Lane was shot and killed in the line of duty, the woman convicted of his murder will be sentenced on Friday. Cheryl Williams faces up to life in prison.
Polk County triple murderer executed after spending 3 decades on death row
Florida carried out its 12th execution of 2025 on Wednesday evening, when 63-year-old David Pittman was put to death by lethal injection.
Florida carried out its 12th execution of 2025 on Wednesday evening, when 63-year-old David Pittman was put to death by lethal injection.
Florida Sheriff Grady Judd: 'Operation Bad Odds' leads to 28 arrests, 48 illegal gambling machines recovered
Through a recent undercover investigation called “Operation Bad Odds,” undercover deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said they made 28 arrests and confiscated 48 illegal gambling machines.
Through a recent undercover investigation called “Operation Bad Odds,” undercover deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said they made 28 arrests and confiscated 48 illegal gambling machines.
Illegal immigrant twins arrested for burglarizing homes under construction: PCSO
Polk County deputies say a pair of twins who are in the United States illegally stole tens of thousands of dollars worth of items from unfinished homes.
Polk County deputies say a pair of twins who are in the United States illegally stole tens of thousands of dollars worth of items from unfinished homes.
Lake Wales man arrested after deputy forced to dodge gunfire, sheriff says
A Lake Wales man was arrested Saturday evening after deputies said he recklessly fired a handgun near his property, with bullets striking a nearby vehicle and forcing a responding deputy to take cover.
A Lake Wales man was arrested Saturday evening after deputies said he recklessly fired a handgun near his property, with bullets striking a nearby vehicle and forcing a responding deputy to take cover.
Florida corrections officer arrested after allegedly hitting woman multiple times in face
A Florida corrections officer has been arrested after he allegedly hit a woman multiple times in the face.
A Florida corrections officer has been arrested after he allegedly hit a woman multiple times in the face.
Florida opens new central operations facility for emergency response in Polk County
Florida's Central Operations & Coordination Office is now open in Polk County, with state officials saying the large new facility will bolster response to future storms.
Florida's Central Operations & Coordination Office is now open in Polk County, with state officials saying the large new facility will bolster response to future storms.
Polk Sheriff Grady Judd shares new details on 2 Florida murder suspects arrested: 'We will hunt you down'
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd shared updates on the arrest of two men for two separate murder cases on Friday morning in Winter Haven.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd shared updates on the arrest of two men for two separate murder cases on Friday morning in Winter Haven.
Polk County sheriff speaks on arrest of 2 murder suspects
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd briefed the media on the arrest of two separate murder suspects on Friday afternoon. The two men arrested are Angel Gonzalez-Morales, 29, and Troy Cortez Walker, 48.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd briefed the media on the arrest of two separate murder suspects on Friday afternoon. The two men arrested are Angel Gonzalez-Morales, 29, and Troy Cortez Walker, 48.
Polk County deputies search for suspect in fatal Davenport shooting
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect in a fatal shooting Tuesday night outside a hotel near the I-4 and U.S. 27 interchange.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect in a fatal shooting Tuesday night outside a hotel near the I-4 and U.S. 27 interchange.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.