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.
4 Polk County teens arrested after brutal beating
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. The teens told investigators the man was "bothering" a friend who has autism moments before the beating. Deputies said the victim is currently recovering in intensive care at the hospital.
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. The teens told investigators the man was "bothering" a friend who has autism moments before the beating. Deputies said the victim is currently recovering in intensive care at the hospital.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two injured in overnight shooting in Davenport, deputies say
Two people were injured in an early morning shooting Sunday following a reported fight in a Davenport neighborhood, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Two people were injured in an early morning shooting Sunday following a reported fight in a Davenport neighborhood, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman accused of hitting 3-year-old with soda can at Florida gas station: PCSO
A woman is facing charges months after Polk County deputies say she threw a soda can into a car at a gas station, hitting a 3-year-old child.
A woman is facing charges months after Polk County deputies say she threw a soda can into a car at a gas station, hitting a 3-year-old child.
Grady Judd on 5 men arrested in Venezuelan gang-related theft ring
Right now, Florida law enforcement agencies are working with ICE in a coordinated effort to arrest individuals in the country illegally. In just the past week, nearly 800 undocumented immigrants have been taken into custody?some of them right here in Central Florida. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the topic.
Right now, Florida law enforcement agencies are working with ICE in a coordinated effort to arrest individuals in the country illegally. In just the past week, nearly 800 undocumented immigrants have been taken into custody?some of them right here in Central Florida. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the topic.
Wanted man dies after charging at Polk County deputy with knife
A man wanted for burglary and theft was shot and killed after charging at a Polk County deputy with a knife, according to Sheriff Grady Judd. Deputies were trying to track down 37-year-old John Snyder for burglary and theft when they located him just before midnight on Friday. Judd says that this incident marks three Fridays in a row where his deputies were forced to shoot at a suspect.
A man wanted for burglary and theft was shot and killed after charging at a Polk County deputy with a knife, according to Sheriff Grady Judd. Deputies were trying to track down 37-year-old John Snyder for burglary and theft when they located him just before midnight on Friday. Judd says that this incident marks three Fridays in a row where his deputies were forced to shoot at a suspect.
Wanted Florida man killed after charging at Polk County deputy with knife: PCSO
One man is dead after Polk County deputies say he charged at one of them with a knife, forcing them to fire several shots near Harvey's Supermarket in Lakeland.
One man is dead after Polk County deputies say he charged at one of them with a knife, forcing them to fire several shots near Harvey's Supermarket in Lakeland.