1 dead, deputy severely injured after Polk County deputy-involved shooting: Officials
One person was killed, and a deputy was severely injured, in a deputy-involved shooting on Friday in Polk County, officials say.
One person was killed, and a deputy was severely injured, in a deputy-involved shooting on Friday in Polk County, officials say.
1 dead, deputy injured in Polk County shooting
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that left one person dead and a deputy injured on Friday night. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that left one person dead and a deputy injured on Friday night. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
'Juvenile delinquent' accused of firing shots in 'ambush' after arranging fight on social media: PCSO
A 16-year-old convicted felon is facing a long list of new charges after Polk County deputies say he arranged a fight with another teen on social media, then showed up with a gun and opened fire.
A 16-year-old convicted felon is facing a long list of new charges after Polk County deputies say he arranged a fight with another teen on social media, then showed up with a gun and opened fire.
Dundee man charged in Polk County road rage shooting
A Dundee man was arrested Saturday after allegedly firing a gun during a road rage incident that shattered another driver’s window in eastern Polk County, authorities said.
A Dundee man was arrested Saturday after allegedly firing a gun during a road rage incident that shattered another driver’s window in eastern Polk County, authorities said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says that his office is helping the Bartow Police Department investigate what they are calling a “violent death."
Former NFL player among 244 charged in prostitution crackdown
More than 250 people were recently arrested in a nine-day undercover Florida investigation called operation "Fool Around and Find Out." Those arrested included Adarius Taylor, a former NFL player who played for the Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cleveland Browns. Officials said Taylor brought his 6-year-old child to the operation and then left them in the car.
More than 250 people were recently arrested in a nine-day undercover Florida investigation called operation "Fool Around and Find Out." Those arrested included Adarius Taylor, a former NFL player who played for the Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cleveland Browns. Officials said Taylor brought his 6-year-old child to the operation and then left them in the car.
Dozens arrested in operation 'Fool Around & Find Out'
More than 250 suspects have been arrested in a nine-day undercover investigation. Operation ?Fool Around and Find Out? focused on human trafficking, child predators and illegal immigration. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said four human trafficking victims were also identified as a result of the operation.
More than 250 suspects have been arrested in a nine-day undercover investigation. Operation ?Fool Around and Find Out? focused on human trafficking, child predators and illegal immigration. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said four human trafficking victims were also identified as a result of the operation.
Florida operation leads to arrest of 36 undocumented immigrants
More than 250 suspects were arrested during a nine-day, multi-agency undercover investigation. Operation "Fool Around and Find Out" focused on human trafficking, child predators and illegal immigration. Of the 255 suspects arrested, investigators say 141 suspects were charged with soliciting prostitutes; 93 suspects were charged with offering to commit prostitution; 10 other suspects were charged with crimes related to prostitution, such as aiding/abetting a prostitute or transporting a prostitute; and 11 suspects were arrested for traveling to meet a minor for sex or other child-sex-related crimes.
More than 250 suspects were arrested during a nine-day, multi-agency undercover investigation. Operation "Fool Around and Find Out" focused on human trafficking, child predators and illegal immigration. Of the 255 suspects arrested, investigators say 141 suspects were charged with soliciting prostitutes; 93 suspects were charged with offering to commit prostitution; 10 other suspects were charged with crimes related to prostitution, such as aiding/abetting a prostitute or transporting a prostitute; and 11 suspects were arrested for traveling to meet a minor for sex or other child-sex-related crimes.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.