Grady Judd: 'Cranker colony’ busted, 11 arrested amid burglary investigation of Air Force member’s home
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says 11 ‘ne’er-do-wells and crankers’ have been arrested during an investigation at a vacant active-duty Air Force member’s home.
Suspected drunk driver with child in car kills retired Polk County deputy: PCSO
An accused drunk driver is behind bars after investigators say he hit and killed a retired Polk County deputy on Monday night.
Winter Haven PD stands by officers after incident involving child who had hands behind back
The Winter Haven Police Department is standing behind its officers, but also signaling potential changes, after an incident on Tuesday afternoon involving a small child that sparked strong reactions on social media.
Wanted Florida man hiding from Polk deputies captured by K9: ‘Pedigreed loser’
A Florida man who Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd calls a ‘pedigreed loser’ was arrested after a K9 took a bite out of crime.
Florida woman accused of stealing electricity called 911 before Great Dane attacked, injured deputy: PCSO
A Florida woman is facing a slew of charges after investigators said she was stealing electricity, sent a Great Dane to attack a deputy and had another dog on her property that was in poor health.
4-year-old Florida boy accidentally shoots himself after finding parent's gun, police say
A 4-year-old boy at an Orlando hospital is in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself with his family's gun.
4-year-old accidentally shoots himself in Davenport
A 4-year-old boy at an Orlando hospital is in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself with his family's gun. Police say the child was at home with his parents and siblings preparing for an evening out when he wandered into the garage by himself, got into the family car and found a hidden handgun.
Sheriff Judd named to immigration enforcement board
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd will serve on the new State Immigration Enforcement Council. The council consists of eight members, including four police chief and four sheriffs.
Polk County jury deliberates in trial of 17-year-old boy accused of killing mother
The jury is deliberating the fate of a 17-year-old boy accused of stabbing his mother to death.
'Snowbird Extravaganza' kicks of today in Lakeland
Happening today in Polk County, the 22nd annual "Snowbird Extravaganza" starts in Lakeland.
Florida man arrested after lurking at children's bus stop: deputies
Deputies said they arrested a Florida man Friday after he was caught creeping at a children's bus stop.
Fire at Lakeland hotel displaces hurricane victims: LFD
People who were forced to leave their homes due to damage from last year’s hurricanes are once again looking for a place to stay.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds briefing with 2 state sheriffs
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference at the Polk County Sheriff's Office in Winter Haven. He is joined by Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Director Dave Kerner, and Attorney General Ashley Moody.
Grady Judd: Four suspects arrested in Polk County racketeering scheme impacting Target stores
An alleged racketeering scheme, involving hundreds of thousands of dollars, has been uncovered in Polk County.
Florida man arrested for DUI, alcohol levels more than 6 times the legal limit, police say
Police said a Florida man recently was arrested for a DUI, with his blood alcohol levels more than six times the legal limit.
Florida man arrested after allegedly engaging in sexual acts with horse: police
A Florida man has been arrested after police said he allegedly engaged in sexual acts with a horse.