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.
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.