Polk Sheriff: Man fatally shot during child custody exchange
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd on Friday identified a man who was shot during a child custody exchange as a suspect and not a victim. Judd said the father of a two-year-old boy who was fatally shot by his ex-girlfriend's current boyfriend was the aggressor in this incident and killed in an act of self-defense.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd on Friday identified a man who was shot during a child custody exchange as a suspect and not a victim. Judd said the father of a two-year-old boy who was fatally shot by his ex-girlfriend's current boyfriend was the aggressor in this incident and killed in an act of self-defense.
Father of 2-year-old boy shot, killed during custody handoff
Sheriff Grady Judd says investigators are still trying to piece the entire sequence of events together. It started with a 911 call from the eventual shooting victim – the boy's father – saying he was having “problems” with the exchange of custody.
Sheriff Grady Judd says investigators are still trying to piece the entire sequence of events together. It started with a 911 call from the eventual shooting victim – the boy's father – saying he was having “problems” with the exchange of custody.
Policy change for Christmas parade in Lakeland
The City of Lakeland says people are no longer allowed to save their spot for the Christmas parade in advance. They now must save their spot the day of.
The City of Lakeland says people are no longer allowed to save their spot for the Christmas parade in advance. They now must save their spot the day of.
15-year-old boy bitten by rabid raccoon in Polk County
Polk County Animal Control says a 15-year-old boy was bitten by a rabid raccoon.
Polk County Animal Control says a 15-year-old boy was bitten by a rabid raccoon.
Florida man arrested after punching umpire at nephew's little league game, deputies say
The man disagreed with a call that the umpire made.
The man disagreed with a call that the umpire made.
Polk County deputies search for stolen credit card suspect
Polk County deputies need your help to locate a suspect accused of stealing a man's credit card and racking up fraudulent charges.
Polk County deputies need your help to locate a suspect accused of stealing a man's credit card and racking up fraudulent charges.
Sheriff's Office warns of utility company scam, call tells citizens they are behind on payments
The person calling claims to be from a utility company and states that the victim is behind on a payment. They insist the victim send money immediately to prevent their electricity from being shut off.
The person calling claims to be from a utility company and states that the victim is behind on a payment. They insist the victim send money immediately to prevent their electricity from being shut off.
Polk deputies shoot, kill driver heading for them
Monday in a rural area of Polk County, two deputies walked along a normally quiet street, looking for a stolen truck.
Monday in a rural area of Polk County, two deputies walked along a normally quiet street, looking for a stolen truck.
Polk youth baseball executives accused of stealing $55,000 from league
Two top leaders of a popular Polk County youth baseball league were arrested this week, accused of stealing over $50,000 in funds, spending it on everything from cell phone bills to grocery orders.
Two top leaders of a popular Polk County youth baseball league were arrested this week, accused of stealing over $50,000 in funds, spending it on everything from cell phone bills to grocery orders.
Search underway for Florida mother, 2 children missing since Halloween
They were last seen leaving to trick-or-treat on Halloween.
They were last seen leaving to trick-or-treat on Halloween.
Samantha Markle describes 'overwhelming' cyberbullying
“There are also people who are mentally unstable who take it to an irrational level; threats and spending their time, around the clock, obsessing about me,” Samantha Markle told FOX 13 News.
“There are also people who are mentally unstable who take it to an irrational level; threats and spending their time, around the clock, obsessing about me,” Samantha Markle told FOX 13 News.
Mother sues after 10-year-old plummets to the ground from Florida zipline
A mother is suing Urban Air Adventure Park after her son plummeted 20 feet onto the concrete during a zipline ride.
A mother is suing Urban Air Adventure Park after her son plummeted 20 feet onto the concrete during a zipline ride.
Lakeland officer arrested for DUI in police SUV
Officer Chad Landry was charged with DUI Saturday after being pulled over in a police SUV by an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy. The deputy said that Landry, who was recently assigned to the canine unit, was driving erratically, swerving, and hit a median.
Officer Chad Landry was charged with DUI Saturday after being pulled over in a police SUV by an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy. The deputy said that Landry, who was recently assigned to the canine unit, was driving erratically, swerving, and hit a median.
Family sues Lakeland zip line attraction after boy falls 20 feet
A Lakeland family is suing an amusement park after a 10-year-old boy fell 20 feet from a zipline.
A Lakeland family is suing an amusement park after a 10-year-old boy fell 20 feet from a zipline.
Train hits flatbed trailer at Lakeland crossing
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened around 1:30 p.m. on tracks adjacent to Combee Road North at U.S. Hwy 92 East.
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened around 1:30 p.m. on tracks adjacent to Combee Road North at U.S. Hwy 92 East.
Police investigating after $1500 Shih Tzu puppy stolen from Lake Wales pet store
Police are investigating after someone was caught on camera stealing a Shih Tzu puppy from a Lake Wales pet store.
Police are investigating after someone was caught on camera stealing a Shih Tzu puppy from a Lake Wales pet store.
Polk Co. School District responds to petition to cancel classes on Friday -- the day after Halloween
The Polk County School District responded to an online petition requesting that students be given the day off after Halloween.
The Polk County School District responded to an online petition requesting that students be given the day off after Halloween.
Kathleen students won't have to make up tornado days
Monday was a big day at Kathleen Middle School in Polk County. Kids went back to class for the first time since a tornado hit their school.
Monday was a big day at Kathleen Middle School in Polk County. Kids went back to class for the first time since a tornado hit their school.
Teen gamer arrested after posting violent threats, sheriff says
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is calling out social media and gaming platforms to do better when it comes to monitoring threats of mass violence by its users. A 17-year-old gamer on Discord is accused of making violent and disturbing online threats to kill and stab multiple people.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is calling out social media and gaming platforms to do better when it comes to monitoring threats of mass violence by its users. A 17-year-old gamer on Discord is accused of making violent and disturbing online threats to kill and stab multiple people.
Teen accused of making death threats on gaming platform
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is calling out social media and gaming platforms to do better when it comes to monitoring threats of mass violence by its users. A 17-year-old gamer on Discord is accused of making violent and disturbing online threats to kill and stab multiple people.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is calling out social media and gaming platforms to do better when it comes to monitoring threats of mass violence by its users. A 17-year-old gamer on Discord is accused of making violent and disturbing online threats to kill and stab multiple people.