Police: Missing Florida teen could be with older man, may visit campgrounds
Police said that if the two of them are together, they may show up at nearby campgrounds.
3 Polk County deputies arrested after evidence-tampering investigation
Sheriff Grady Judd announced the arrest of three of his own deputies, who all face multiple felony charges over $723 that ended up missing from evidence.
Semi plows into Polk County deputy's cruiser, injuring deputy, FHP trooper on I-4
A semi-truck driver veered off the road on Interstate 4, hitting patrol cars with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol Friday evening.
Polk deputies arrest woman accused of spraying store employees with chemical while shoplifting
A Tampa woman is behind bars in Polk County after deputies said she went on a shoplifting spree, then sprayed store employees with a chemical while trying to get away.
Officer shoots, kills man who shot woman in front of police at Lakeland community
The Lakeland Police Department confirmed that there was an officer-involved shooting at Quarry Rock Road and Cobblestone Landing Townhomes.
IMG Academy soccer coach arrested for DUI
Polk County deputies arrested Joshua Kiper, 38, of Plant City, early Saturday morning for DUI following a traffic stop.
PCSO: Hit-and-run driver killed after car crashes into tree, bursts into flames while fleeing the scene
Baylee Simpson, 25, of Mulberry was killed Friday afternoon after deputies say her car struck a tree and caught fire while she was fleeing the scene of a crash.
Haines City police arrest substitute teacher accused of attacking two students
Haines City police arrested a substitute teacher accused of hitting two students at Boone Middle School.
Hospital employee accused of stealing nearly $1,000 from COVID-19 patient
Haines City police arrested Yolanda Curtis-Deliz, 46, a certified nursing assistant, after they say she stole $920 from a COVID-19 patient’s wallet at AdventHealth Heart of Florida.
Lakeland red-light cameras can predict light-runner, extend light change to prevent crashes
The cameras can predict when a vehicle is going too fast to make it through a yellow light, and hold the green light for oncoming traffic. However, the light-runner will still receive a ticket in the mail.
77-year-old woman killed in Davenport crash, police say
An elderly woman from Davenport was killed in a crash after another driver traveled into the path of her vehicle, police said.
8-year-old passenger dies after pickup truck flipped on Lakeland road, deputies say
The young grandson of a pickup truck driver was killed after the vehicle flipped Monday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Polk deputies arrest man accused of carjacking Amazon delivery van
Deputies in Polk County arrested a man who they say carjacked an Amazon delivery driver on Wednesday.
Polk deputies search for 27-year-old woman missing since Wednesday
Polk deputies are searching for 27-year-old Ashton Leigh Knowles, who hasn't been seen in six days. Investigators say they believe she may be in danger.
Winter Haven police search for hit-and-run driver who left victim seriously injured
Winter Haven police released surveillance video showing a crash where the driver fled after hitting a pedestrian. They are now searching for the hit-and-run suspect.
Florida city will recognize May 20 as slave emancipation day
The city commission plans to approve a resolution Monday declaring May 20 as Florida Emancipation Day, a report says.
Gas station employee critically injured after suspect punches him in the face and flees, police say
The Lakeland Police Department is searching for a man accused of punching a gas station employee in the face, causing him to sustain life-threatening injuries.