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.
VIDEO: Suspects accused of tunneling through wall to steal from Polk County thrift store
Two suspects are accused of tunneling through a Polk County business to break into a thrift store and rob it earlier this month, according to authorities.
Two suspects are accused of tunneling through a Polk County business to break into a thrift store and rob it earlier this month, according to authorities.
Florida man accused of stealing BMW from driver at gunpoint, crashing into Polk County sports complex
A Florida man is facing several charges after he carjacked a BMW driver and later crashed into a sports complex in Polk County, deputies said.
A Florida man is facing several charges after he carjacked a BMW driver and later crashed into a sports complex in Polk County, deputies said.
Florida man allegedly leads deputies on 2 mph 'chase' in stolen electric Walmart scooter
Polk County deputies had no trouble keeping up with an alleged Walmart thief who tried to get away with several stolen items… on a stolen electric scooter riding at a leisurely 2 mph.
Polk County deputies had no trouble keeping up with an alleged Walmart thief who tried to get away with several stolen items… on a stolen electric scooter riding at a leisurely 2 mph.
10 arrested in Lakeland house party bust, deputies say
Ten people, including eight teenagers, were arrested after a house party was busted in Lakeland on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Ten people, including eight teenagers, were arrested after a house party was busted in Lakeland on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Lakeland man recently released from jail accused of cutting power, breaking into businesses
A 24-year-old Lakeland man released from jail less than a month ago is back behind bars at the Polk County Jail. He's accused of cutting the power to a shopping plaza to break into businesses.
A 24-year-old Lakeland man released from jail less than a month ago is back behind bars at the Polk County Jail. He's accused of cutting the power to a shopping plaza to break into businesses.
Man killed by deputy in Winter Haven
A man who reportedly ran his grandmother over with his car was killed by a deputy in Winter Haven
A man who reportedly ran his grandmother over with his car was killed by a deputy in Winter Haven
Florida corrections officer accused of using bogus handicap permit at Publix
A Florida Department of Corrections officer was arrested Thursday after she was caught using a fraudulent handicap placard at Publix, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida Department of Corrections officer was arrested Thursday after she was caught using a fraudulent handicap placard at Publix, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Black bear spotted roaming Lakeland neighborhood, FWC monitoring
Homeowners in a Lakeland neighborhood awoke to an unexpected visitor in their yards – a black bear.
Homeowners in a Lakeland neighborhood awoke to an unexpected visitor in their yards – a black bear.
Lottery ticket worth $35K sold at Publix in Polk County
A winning lottery ticket was sold at a Publix in Polk County over the weekend.
A winning lottery ticket was sold at a Publix in Polk County over the weekend.
Correctional officer honking his horn to 'drive faster’ calls 911 after getting traffic citation: PCSO
An officer at the Polk Correctional Institute has been arrested after deputies say he called 911 because he was upset he got a citation for repeatedly honking his horn while driving.
An officer at the Polk Correctional Institute has been arrested after deputies say he called 911 because he was upset he got a citation for repeatedly honking his horn while driving.
Polk County resident cashes in on $52K lottery ticket
A Winter Haven resident recently became several thousand dollars richer after claiming a winning lottery ticket.
A Winter Haven resident recently became several thousand dollars richer after claiming a winning lottery ticket.
Polk County deputy arrested for DUI after drinking 3 coffee mugs of whiskey before duty: Sheriff Grady Judd
A deputy for the Polk County Sheriff's Office was arrested Saturday morning after he allegedly reported for duty while drunk, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
A deputy for the Polk County Sheriff's Office was arrested Saturday morning after he allegedly reported for duty while drunk, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Wanted Lakeland man caught after his phone rang while he was hiding in ceiling, deputies say
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a wanted man after removing him from a ceiling on Saturday afternoon.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a wanted man after removing him from a ceiling on Saturday afternoon.
Polk County man accused of using 15-year-old to lure 10-year-old for sex
A 27-year-old man has found himself behind bars after he allegedly sparked an online relationship with a 15-year-old and used them to lure a 10-year-old to have sex with them, according to police.
A 27-year-old man has found himself behind bars after he allegedly sparked an online relationship with a 15-year-old and used them to lure a 10-year-old to have sex with them, according to police.
Bald eagle rescued after being found at Polk County intersection
An American bald eagle is being cared for after it was found at a Polk County intersection.
An American bald eagle is being cared for after it was found at a Polk County intersection.
Florida panther spotted on trail camera in Polk County
An endangered species in Florida, the panther, is popping up in Polk County.
An endangered species in Florida, the panther, is popping up in Polk County.