Polk County deputies encounter massive alligator near school in Lakeland
Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office encountered a large alligator that was sunning on a sidewalk in Lakeland Thursday morning.
Polk fire captain accused of blackmailing paramedic in scheme to steal COVID-19 vaccine
A Polk County fire captain has turned himself in to authorities after he was accused of enlisting the help of a paramedic to steal COVID-19 vaccines meant for first responders.
Polk 'paramedic of the year' accused of stealing vials of coronavirus vaccine
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd had some fiery words for the 2020 Paramedic of the Year, who’s now accused of theft of coronavirus vaccines.
Polk deputies: 18-year-old arrested after hosting house party that ended with four injured teens
A high school student from Orlando was the host of a house party in July 2020 that led to four teens being injured, Polk detectives say.
'Lowest of the low': Polk man accused of stealing from gravesite of Frostproof triple murder victim
Polk County deputies arrested a Fort Meade man for removing solar lights at the gravesite for one of the three men murdered last year in Frostproof during a fishing trip, officials said.
Central Florida teacher arrested in Haines City for domestic violence, police say
A teacher was arrested in Haines City after striking and scratching the victim, the police department announced Monday.
Lakeland father and son celebrate in living room as Bucs claim Super Bowl spot
A Lakeland father and his young son were very excited when the Bucs won the NFC championship, making history as the first NFL team to play the Super Bowl at home!
PCSO: Deputy arrested for threats of Capitol violence
Sheriff Grady Judd says what started as a rant by Deputy Peter Heneen turned into a disturbing series of texts, where the 29-year-old threatened to "shoot the feds" and "make the streets of DC run red with the blood of tyrants."
Polk County opens online registration for COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Users can also create an account and upload their personal information for a future appointment.
Attendant, student arrested after Polk County school bus fight
Algarene Richards, 68, and a 15-year-old male, both of Lake Wales, were arrested Wednesday after an altercation on a school bus, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Grady Judd begins historic fifth term as Polk County sheriff
In Polk County, Sheriff Grady Judd made county history as he was sworn in for his fifth term Tuesday.
Haines City woman wanted for hit-and-run crash, child abuse
Police in Haines City are searching for a woman who faces multiple charges for allegedly driving head-on into a garbage truck, causing an unrestrained child in her car to be injured.
Polk County offering rent and mortgage assistance beginning Tuesday
Polk County will begin using leftover CARES Act funds to help residents who need help with their rent or mortgage payments.
‘Gary’ the turkey that quickly became popular in Lakeland neighborhood found dead
Gary the turkey joined the swans of Lake Morton back in September, and grew popular in the Lakeland neighborhood. Sadly, city officials say he was found dead over the weekend.
Lakeland couple sings to celebrate wife's coronavirus recovery
A Lakeland man who used music to help his wife cope with COVID-19 in the hospital is now reunited with her just in time for Christmas.
Four adults, one teen injured in Lakeland shooting
The Lakeland Police Department says four adults and a teen were injured in a shooting just before 6 p.m. Christmas Eve.
Two Gibsonia homes unlivable, another severely damaged by likely tornado
Storms that tore through Pinellas County continued to wreak havoc all the way into northern Lakeland Wednesday night.