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.
Easter Eggs at Miniland USA inside LEGOLAND Florida
FOX 35's David Martin takes us inside Miniland USA, the heart of LEGOLAND Florida.
FOX 35's David Martin takes us inside Miniland USA, the heart of LEGOLAND Florida.
Local LEGO experts show what it takes to be a master builder
At a small warehouse in Lake Wales, Florida, some of the world?s top LEGO designers and builders work daily to make the giant brick builds you see at the LEGOLAND park and at many special attractions all over the globe.
At a small warehouse in Lake Wales, Florida, some of the world?s top LEGO designers and builders work daily to make the giant brick builds you see at the LEGOLAND park and at many special attractions all over the globe.
Deputies warn citizens of text scam that will send you mutilated bodies, scare you into paying money
Deputies said that the scammer will claim to be a member of a drug cartel, as they attempt to scare you into paying money.
Deputies said that the scammer will claim to be a member of a drug cartel, as they attempt to scare you into paying money.
Woman was intoxicated when she crashed into deputy's patrol car, authorities say
A Polk County Sheriff's Office news release says 46-year-old India Williams was arrested Tuesday night and charged with driving under the influence.
A Polk County Sheriff's Office news release says 46-year-old India Williams was arrested Tuesday night and charged with driving under the influence.
Police: Man falls asleep in drug store, grabs cigarettes on his way out
Video surveillance showed the man realizing the doors had been locked and then becoming visibly annoyed. Moments later, he can be seen unlocking the front door and leaving -- but he comes back.
Video surveillance showed the man realizing the doors had been locked and then becoming visibly annoyed. Moments later, he can be seen unlocking the front door and leaving -- but he comes back.
Polk deputies searching for teenager wanted on four counts of attempted murder
Deputies in Polk County are searching for Malakia Askew, 17, following a shooting on Norfolk Circle in unincorporated Lakeland.
Deputies in Polk County are searching for Malakia Askew, 17, following a shooting on Norfolk Circle in unincorporated Lakeland.
Florida mother accused in death of 13-month-old with skull fractures
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says this arrest comes within 2 weeks of another child abuse case in the county that resulted in death.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says this arrest comes within 2 weeks of another child abuse case in the county that resulted in death.