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.
Drunk Orlando man crashes head-on into Davenport police vehicle: officials
An Orlando man was arrested after he allegedly crashed head-on into a Davenport police patrol vehicle in a DUI crash early Sunday morning.
An Orlando man was arrested after he allegedly crashed head-on into a Davenport police patrol vehicle in a DUI crash early Sunday morning.
Publix's ice cream truck is coming to these Florida cities
On Tuesday, Publix announced the return of its ice cream truck.
On Tuesday, Publix announced the return of its ice cream truck.
Two kids seriously burned after coal was dumped from grill at Polk County lake
As parks all over the Tampa Bay area are getting busier this summer, one family is pleading with people to be more careful using shared amenities. It was a family vacation enjoying summer on a lake in Polk County when, in moments, two young cousins were rushed to the emergency room.
As parks all over the Tampa Bay area are getting busier this summer, one family is pleading with people to be more careful using shared amenities. It was a family vacation enjoying summer on a lake in Polk County when, in moments, two young cousins were rushed to the emergency room.
Pilot injured in airplane glider crash near Winter Haven High School: police
A pilot was injured after an airplane glider crashed in Polk County on Saturday afternoon, according to police.
A pilot was injured after an airplane glider crashed in Polk County on Saturday afternoon, according to police.