Police seeking tips in Lakeland homicide
Police in Lakeland are investigating after responding to a report of shots fired and discovering a man who died from an apparent gunshot wound.
Police in Lakeland are investigating after responding to a report of shots fired and discovering a man who died from an apparent gunshot wound.
85-acre Lake Wales brush fire mostly contained
The scene of the blaze is off Tiger Lake Road in the Lake Wales area. Strong winds out of the north are sending the flames towards Highway 60.
The scene of the blaze is off Tiger Lake Road in the Lake Wales area. Strong winds out of the north are sending the flames towards Highway 60.
Lakeland nursing facility reports 84 cases of COVID-19, 12 deaths
Almost two weeks ago, 35 residents from Highlands Lake Center were hospitalized after either testing positive for, or showing symptoms of, COVID-19.
Almost two weeks ago, 35 residents from Highlands Lake Center were hospitalized after either testing positive for, or showing symptoms of, COVID-19.
Father illegally in the country arrested on 125 counts of possessing child pornography, Florida deputies say
The video files included young victims, some just 18-months-old, being sexually battered or exposed in a lewd manner.
The video files included young victims, some just 18-months-old, being sexually battered or exposed in a lewd manner.
35 Lakeland assisted living residents hospitalized; 29 positive for COVID-19, so far
Lakeland Regional Health says it took in 35 residents of Opis Highlands Lake Center in South Lakeland, 29 of whom have tested positive for COVID-19. The remaining six are awaiting test results.
Lakeland Regional Health says it took in 35 residents of Opis Highlands Lake Center in South Lakeland, 29 of whom have tested positive for COVID-19. The remaining six are awaiting test results.
Polk K-9 back to work after being stabbed in the head by suspect
A Polk sheriff's K-9 is back on the job just two-and-a-half weeks after being stabbed in the head by a burglary suspect.
A Polk sheriff's K-9 is back on the job just two-and-a-half weeks after being stabbed in the head by a burglary suspect.
Polk K-9 recovering after being stabbed repeatedly in the head by burglary suspect
A Polk sheriff's K-9 is recovering after deputies said a burglary suspect stabbed the dog repeatedly and caused significant injuries.
A Polk sheriff's K-9 is recovering after deputies said a burglary suspect stabbed the dog repeatedly and caused significant injuries.
Polk State College closing to students until March 29
Polk State College announced it is suspending all classes - including in-person, online, and hybrid - starting Monday, March 16 to help mitigate the spread of Covid-19.
Polk State College announced it is suspending all classes - including in-person, online, and hybrid - starting Monday, March 16 to help mitigate the spread of Covid-19.
Man arrested compliments deputies for being 'polite' and 'professional,' Florida sheriff says
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said that the man appreciated
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said that the man appreciated
Cops say man killed sleeping couple, buried bodies in swamp
Nichols said her stepfather called her and her boyfriend to clean up the crime scene and help bury the bodies.
Nichols said her stepfather called her and her boyfriend to clean up the crime scene and help bury the bodies.
Polk deputies arrest 3 after discovering decomposed bodies in Haines City
Polk County deputies arrested Todd Michael Jackson, 34, on two counts of first-degree murder after discovering two decomposed bodies in Haines City Friday evening.
Polk County deputies arrested Todd Michael Jackson, 34, on two counts of first-degree murder after discovering two decomposed bodies in Haines City Friday evening.
Polk County teen gets life in prison for rape of 2-year-old
Johnson initially told sheriff's deputies a masked intruder dressed in black hurt the two-year-old girl and that he had chased the intruder.
Johnson initially told sheriff's deputies a masked intruder dressed in black hurt the two-year-old girl and that he had chased the intruder.
Critically ill Florida boy saves the day as 'robot superhero'
A boy is granted a wish through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, to become a robot superhero.
A boy is granted a wish through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, to become a robot superhero.
‘I miss him so much’: Father of Sheriff Grady Judd passes away
Grady Curtis Judd, Sr. died over the weekend at Lakeland Regional Health after a long battle with congestive heart failure.
Grady Curtis Judd, Sr. died over the weekend at Lakeland Regional Health after a long battle with congestive heart failure.
Deported mom talks about life away from family, sharing story on Netflix
The Polk County family of four has split into pairs - two living in Florida and two living in Mexico.
The Polk County family of four has split into pairs - two living in Florida and two living in Mexico.
Netflix documentary features Polk mother deported to Mexico
A Netflix documentary features the story of a Polk County military wife and mother who had been fighting to stay in the United States but lost her battle with immigration.
A Netflix documentary features the story of a Polk County military wife and mother who had been fighting to stay in the United States but lost her battle with immigration.
Deputies in Polk County are investigating a shooting
A man was shot and killed after a standoff involving the SWAT team with the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A man was shot and killed after a standoff involving the SWAT team with the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Police searching for murder suspect
A family is searching for answers as authorities look for a murderer. Pastor Stovelleo Stovall and his wife, Renee are mourning the loss of their 27-year-old daughter, Renisha Lee.
A family is searching for answers as authorities look for a murderer. Pastor Stovelleo Stovall and his wife, Renee are mourning the loss of their 27-year-old daughter, Renisha Lee.
'Out-of-control' murder suspect fatally shot by Polk County SWAT team, sheriff says
A quiet community in Poinciana had a "wild night" after a suspect fatally shot a man in the middle of the road. Hours later, a Polk County SWAT team fatally shot the armed suspect during an early-morning standoff, the sheriff said.
A quiet community in Poinciana had a "wild night" after a suspect fatally shot a man in the middle of the road. Hours later, a Polk County SWAT team fatally shot the armed suspect during an early-morning standoff, the sheriff said.
Florida couple dead after plane crashes into neighborhood near Bartow Airport
A single-engine plane crashed into a neighborhood just off property of the Bartow Executive Airport.
A single-engine plane crashed into a neighborhood just off property of the Bartow Executive Airport.