PCSO: Deputy arrested for threats of Capitol violence
The Polk County Sheriff?s Office says one of their deputies has been arrested over threats he made against the Capitol in Washington.
The Polk County Sheriff?s Office says one of their deputies has been arrested over threats he made against the Capitol in Washington.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Sheriff Judd sworn-in for fifth term
One of Florida's most vocal law enforcement officers begins his fifth term as Polk County Sheriff. It is a position Grady Judd holds close to his heart.
One of Florida's most vocal law enforcement officers begins his fifth term as Polk County Sheriff. It is a position Grady Judd holds close to his heart.
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.
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.
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.
FWC attacked on the job in Polk County
A third suspect has been arrested in the attack of an FWC officer in Polk County.
A third suspect has been arrested in the attack of an FWC officer in Polk County.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Storms that tore through Pinellas County continued to wreak havoc all the way into northern Lakeland Wednesday night.
Polk County public schools temporarily suspending athletic programs due to pandemic
Effective immediately, all practices and competitions are canceled until Jan. 4, 2021, the county said, after more than 50 student-athletes participating in winter sports tested positive in recent weeks.
Effective immediately, all practices and competitions are canceled until Jan. 4, 2021, the county said, after more than 50 student-athletes participating in winter sports tested positive in recent weeks.
Legoland Florida plans expansion with new rides and more
Legoland Florida has expanded repeatedly since opening in October 2011.
Legoland Florida has expanded repeatedly since opening in October 2011.
Man sentenced to 90 years for non-violent drug offense released, meets grandchildren
Richard DeLisi's sentence is among one of the longest ever handed down for a non-violent crime involving marijuana. But the Polk County man who was serving 90 years is now a free man.
Richard DeLisi's sentence is among one of the longest ever handed down for a non-violent crime involving marijuana. But the Polk County man who was serving 90 years is now a free man.
Teen charged with murder in death of mom who defended son during attack: police
Elijah Stansell faces first-degree murder charges in tragic death of beloved local librarian.
Elijah Stansell faces first-degree murder charges in tragic death of beloved local librarian.
Mom suing Legoland, claiming son was forced to remove prosthetic leg
A Florida mother is suing Legoland, claiming her son was asked to remove his prosthetic leg before going down a water slide, causing him embarrassment and distress.
A Florida mother is suing Legoland, claiming her son was asked to remove his prosthetic leg before going down a water slide, causing him embarrassment and distress.
‘This suspect is the worst of the worst’: 70-year-old man charged with sexual battery on a child
Bartow police arrested Donnie K. Worley, 70, for sexual battery and lewd molestation of a victim under the age of 12.
Bartow police arrested Donnie K. Worley, 70, for sexual battery and lewd molestation of a victim under the age of 12.
Drug deal turns into deadly shootout, deputies say
A deadly shootout in Poinciana was caught on camera and now authorities are searching for two teenage suspects.
A deadly shootout in Poinciana was caught on camera and now authorities are searching for two teenage suspects.