Florida man honored after rescuing toddler from burning car
A Lakeland man just received one of the most prestigious civilian awards in the country, the Carnegie Award for heroism. He put his life on the line to try and save two kids from a burning car after DUI crash. He was able to save one toddler, and is now close with the little boy and his mom.
A Lakeland man just received one of the most prestigious civilian awards in the country, the Carnegie Award for heroism. He put his life on the line to try and save two kids from a burning car after DUI crash. He was able to save one toddler, and is now close with the little boy and his mom.
Undocumented immigrant uses U.S. citizen’s identity fraudulently to get a job in Winter Haven: PCSO
A man, who the Polk County Sheriff’s Office says is in the country illegally, has been arrested for fraud.
A man, who the Polk County Sheriff’s Office says is in the country illegally, has been arrested for fraud.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd on Florida immigration law
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd explains how law enforcement in Florida is tackling immigration.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd explains how law enforcement in Florida is tackling immigration.
11 people arrested for breaking into Florida man's home
Eleven people in Polk County are accused of squatting in a vacant home that belongs to an active-duty Air Force member. The man called the sheriff's office from North Dakota after noticing an alarming spike in his electricity bill.
Eleven people in Polk County are accused of squatting in a vacant home that belongs to an active-duty Air Force member. The man called the sheriff's office from North Dakota after noticing an alarming spike in his electricity bill.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Florida man who Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd calls a ‘pedigreed loser’ was arrested after a K9 took a bite out of crime.
Sheriff Judd leading illegal immigration crackdown
FOX 35 sits down for a one-on-one with Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd to discuss the recent immigration crackdown. Judd is part of the newly-created Immigration Enforcement Board. He and three other sheriffs will inform the Florida cabinet on crackdowns.
FOX 35 sits down for a one-on-one with Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd to discuss the recent immigration crackdown. Judd is part of the newly-created Immigration Enforcement Board. He and three other sheriffs will inform the Florida cabinet on crackdowns.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Reward offered for information on stolen black swans and eggs
A neighborhood in Lakeland is offering a $1,000 reward for the return of their black swans. Deputies are looking for the two men who were seen taking the swans and their eggs from a nearby neighborhood.
A neighborhood in Lakeland is offering a $1,000 reward for the return of their black swans. Deputies are looking for the two men who were seen taking the swans and their eggs from a nearby neighborhood.
Florida sheriff addresses illegal immigration in the state
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd joins the FOX 35 News team live to talk about his push to put more power in the hands of local law enforcement to help battle illegal immigration.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd joins the FOX 35 News team live to talk about his push to put more power in the hands of local law enforcement to help battle illegal immigration.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lakeland police officers equipped with new lifesaving tool
Every Lakeland officer now is fitted with a patent-pending bracket device developed by engineers at Florida Polytechnic University.
Every Lakeland officer now is fitted with a patent-pending bracket device developed by engineers at Florida Polytechnic University.