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.
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.
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.
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.
A Florida man has been arrested after police said he allegedly engaged in sexual acts with a horse.
Police confirm identity of body found floating in Florida lake
Police have confirmed the identity of the body found floating in Lake Clinch to be 26-year-old Daniel Angeles-Dimas, who had been missing since Jan. 2.
Police have confirmed the identity of the body found floating in Lake Clinch to be 26-year-old Daniel Angeles-Dimas, who had been missing since Jan. 2.
Florida corrections officer arrested for DUI after crash in Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested Dylan Kennedy, 28, of Winter Haven, on charges of driving under the influence (DUI) and DUI with property damage after he allegedly crashed his vehicle into a subdivision sign Saturday evening.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested Dylan Kennedy, 28, of Winter Haven, on charges of driving under the influence (DUI) and DUI with property damage after he allegedly crashed his vehicle into a subdivision sign Saturday evening.
Florida man claims he ‘blacked out’ on meth, PCP before trying to carjack contractor at gunpoint: PCSO
A Polk County K-9 helped catch an attempted carjacker who is accused of threatening a Frontier Communications contractor at gunpoint before running into the woods.
A Polk County K-9 helped catch an attempted carjacker who is accused of threatening a Frontier Communications contractor at gunpoint before running into the woods.
Officials: Florida man arrested after attacking resident, assaulting 2 police officers
Bartolome Figueroa Acevedo, 43, has been arrested for multiple charges after assaulting a resident and two law enforcement officers.
Bartolome Figueroa Acevedo, 43, has been arrested for multiple charges after assaulting a resident and two law enforcement officers.
Police searching for hit-and-run suspect who left mother, children without transportation
The Winter Haven Police Department is searching for a suspect in a hit-and-run that took place Dec. 5.
The Winter Haven Police Department is searching for a suspect in a hit-and-run that took place Dec. 5.
Driving under the influence leads to 71 being arrested in October by Polk County Sheriff Deputies.
Polk County Sheriff Deputies arrested 71 people in October for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs according to a post on the Department's social media page.
Polk County Sheriff Deputies arrested 71 people in October for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs according to a post on the Department's social media page.
Hurricane Helene school closures: Is your school open or closed on Friday?
Will Florida schools, colleges, and universities open on Friday, Sept. 27, after Hurricane Helene? Here is the latest on school openings and closures.
Will Florida schools, colleges, and universities open on Friday, Sept. 27, after Hurricane Helene? Here is the latest on school openings and closures.
Hurricane Helene: Polk County updates & information
As Tropical Storm Helene, the eighth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, makes its way towards Florida, here is what people in Polk County need to know about evacuations, school closings, shelters, sandbag locations, and emergency information.
As Tropical Storm Helene, the eighth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, makes its way towards Florida, here is what people in Polk County need to know about evacuations, school closings, shelters, sandbag locations, and emergency information.
24 Polk County students arrested for written threats since start of 2024 school year, authorities say
Since the start of the 2024-2025 school year in Polk County, 24 students have been arrested for written or online threats, Superintendent Fred Heid announced on Thursday.
Since the start of the 2024-2025 school year in Polk County, 24 students have been arrested for written or online threats, Superintendent Fred Heid announced on Thursday.
Lucky Polk County woman's $20 Publix trip turns into $1 million lottery win
A lucky Polk County woman purchased a $20 scratch-off ticket from Publix, which turned out to be a whopping $1 million win!
A lucky Polk County woman purchased a $20 scratch-off ticket from Publix, which turned out to be a whopping $1 million win!
Winning lottery ticket worth $58K sold at Polk County gas station
A winning Florida Lottery ticket worth nearly $58,000 was sold in Polk County for Thursday's Fantasy 5 drawing.
A winning Florida Lottery ticket worth nearly $58,000 was sold in Polk County for Thursday's Fantasy 5 drawing.
Polk County attorney arrested for stealing more than $1.7M from client's trust, Sheriff Grady Judd says
A Polk County attorney was arrested for stealing more than $1.7 million from his client's trust and then gambling it all away.
A Polk County attorney was arrested for stealing more than $1.7 million from his client's trust and then gambling it all away.
Florida woman caught swiping lottery tickets over gas station counter, cashing them in: Sheriff Grady Judd
In total, she allegedly redeemed nine stolen lottery tickets for a cash value of $470.
In total, she allegedly redeemed nine stolen lottery tickets for a cash value of $470.
Lakeland child cancer patient surprised with Cybertruck parade: 'It makes me happy'
A 10-year-old girl in Lakeland has another fight ahead of her. She’s battling stage four cancer for the third time. Her community surprised her with her very own Taylor Swift-themed Cybertruck parade.
A 10-year-old girl in Lakeland has another fight ahead of her. She’s battling stage four cancer for the third time. Her community surprised her with her very own Taylor Swift-themed Cybertruck parade.
Governor DeSantis announces $8.5M increase in funds to fight fentanyl
Governor Ron DeSantis will be in Polk County on Wednesday for a joint press conference with Sheriff Grady Judd.
Governor Ron DeSantis will be in Polk County on Wednesday for a joint press conference with Sheriff Grady Judd.
Polk County man stabbed roommate over argument on who spent the most on fueling their car: PCSO
A Polk County man is accused of stabbing his roommate over an argument regarding who spent the most on fuel for their shared vehicle.
A Polk County man is accused of stabbing his roommate over an argument regarding who spent the most on fuel for their shared vehicle.