1 dead after RV fire in Polk County, officials say
One person is dead after being trapped inside an RV that caught fire on Saturday morning in Polk County, officials say.
Florida thief wanted in multiple counties arrested after being caught with $470 in steaks, deputies say
A Florida thief wanted in multiple counties has been arrested after deputies say they caught him with $470 in stolen steaks.
Florida woman killed after crashing into semi-truck while trying to pass car in no-passing zone: PCSO
A woman died after Polk County deputies say she tried to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone and hit a semi-truck head-on.
Grady Judd: Deputies shoot, kill 'bizarre' armed man minutes after apparent gator attack in lake
Sheriff Grady Judd says Polk County deputies shot and killed an armed man who was attacked by an alligator while swimming across a lake, then charged at the deputies with a pair of garden shears before trying to grab a gun from a patrol vehicle.
Lakeland man pleads guilty to firearms trafficking in Canada smuggling scheme
A Lakeland man has pleaded guilty to firearms trafficking and faces up to 15 years in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced Thursday.
Teen accused of stabbing 81-year-old roommate more than 100 times at Polk assisted living facility
An 18-year-old man is facing a first-degree murder charge after authorities say he stabbed his 81-year-old roommate more than 100 times inside a Polk County assisted living facility.
Sheriff Grady Judd: 'Violent death' at group home prompts murder investigation
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says that his office is helping the Bartow Police Department investigate what they are calling a “violent death."
Grady Judd: 6 arrested, including multiple teens, after 2 killed in Lakeland during drug deal gone wrong
Six people, including multiple teens, were arrested after two people were killed in Lakeland on Monday, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Polk Co. Sheriff issues alligator advisory, sign installed after back-to-back attacks
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has issued an alligator advisory and installed a sign for the Tiger Creek area following back-to-back attacks.
Circuit Florida celebrating first anniversary in Auburndale
Circuit Florida is celebrating its one-year anniversary by expanding its offerings. The veteran-owned private race track with condos is now offering Racecar Driving 101 classes and Supercar experiences on its massive property. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to Auburndale to explore both!
Grady Judd: Driver fatally shot before slamming into Lakeland home, killing man passing by on electric bicycle
The driver of a Mercedes was fatally shot just before his vehicle slammed into a Lakeland home and killed an electric bicyclist who was passing by at the time of the crash, said Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
4 teens arrested in violent attack leaving man seriously injured: 'Sickening rage'
Four teens face felony charges after an attack that Polk County deputies call "brutal," leaving a man with serious injuries.
4 Florida teens arrested for brutal beating of man, deputies say
Four Florida teens were recently arrested after deputies say they brutally beat a man who suffered serious injuries to his face, including a broken nose, broken jaw, multiple lacerations and swelling.
Horses on Polk County property left for weeks without food and water, owner arrested: ‘Severely malnourished’
A Polk County man is behind bars after deputies said he neglected six horses, all of which were found severely malnourished on his property. One of the horses died.
Florida woman killed by alligator while canoeing with husband at Lake Kissimmee: FWC
A Florida woman who was bitten and killed by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday was canoeing with her husband when the attack happened, according to the FWC.
Bonnet Springs voted best city park in the U.S.
USA Today named Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland the “Best City Park of 2025.” FOX 35’s David Martin visits the park to show you what makes it so special.