Meet the Polk County man featured on ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’: ‘I’m looking for my forever person’
The new season of ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ premieres Thursday night on FOX, and it features a Polk County man, Nathan Smothers.
The new season of ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ premieres Thursday night on FOX, and it features a Polk County man, Nathan Smothers.
Florida man upset with speeding neighbors takes matters into his own hands, end up behind bars: Grady Judd
“I'm gonna go get my 15," the man allegedly said, referring to his AR-15 rifle.
“I'm gonna go get my 15," the man allegedly said, referring to his AR-15 rifle.
'Not THAT Josh Allen': Man named Josh Allen arrested in Florida after DUI hit-and-run crash, deputies say
“Not the Josh Allen who threw for 359 yards and two touchdowns for the Buffalo Bills on Sunday," deputies said. “It was 20-year-old Josh Allen who works as a security guard at a north Lakeland bar."
“Not the Josh Allen who threw for 359 yards and two touchdowns for the Buffalo Bills on Sunday," deputies said. “It was 20-year-old Josh Allen who works as a security guard at a north Lakeland bar."
Grady Judd: Nurse arrested for animal cruelty
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a press conference Thursday morning regarding a nurse from Lakeland who was arrested for three counts of felony animal cruelty. Tamesha Knighten, 51, was arrested after she allegedly poisoned her neighbors' two pet cats and pregnant dog, which also killed the 8 puppies in the dog's womb.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a press conference Thursday morning regarding a nurse from Lakeland who was arrested for three counts of felony animal cruelty. Tamesha Knighten, 51, was arrested after she allegedly poisoned her neighbors' two pet cats and pregnant dog, which also killed the 8 puppies in the dog's womb.
Florida 'Grinch' accused of stealing teenager's bike on Christmas while she was inside gas station: deputies
Florida deputies are on the hunt for a “Grinch” accused of stealing a teenage girl's bike on Christmas Day.
Florida deputies are on the hunt for a “Grinch” accused of stealing a teenage girl's bike on Christmas Day.
Florida woman turns minor fender bender into arrest, Sheriff Grady Judd says: 'Do what's right'
A nurse practitioner from Winter Haven was arrested after she allegedly left the scene of a crash after claiming there was no damage to either vehicle, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A nurse practitioner from Winter Haven was arrested after she allegedly left the scene of a crash after claiming there was no damage to either vehicle, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Florida Farmer of the Year joins FOX 35
Jason Watts of Florida Best Farms has been named the Florida Farm Bureau's Farmer of the Year for 2024. He joins FOX 35's Good Day Orlando with his family to celebrate the huge honor and share a bit about how he got to where he is today.
Jason Watts of Florida Best Farms has been named the Florida Farm Bureau's Farmer of the Year for 2024. He joins FOX 35's Good Day Orlando with his family to celebrate the huge honor and share a bit about how he got to where he is today.
Florida man's proposal goes viral thanks to 'lost wallet' scheme with local cop: 'Dude, she has no idea'
A Florida college student enlisted the help of a campus police officer to trick his girlfriend into thinking he'd lost his wallet. What she didn't know, though, is that he was about to pop the question!
A Florida college student enlisted the help of a campus police officer to trick his girlfriend into thinking he'd lost his wallet. What she didn't know, though, is that he was about to pop the question!
Florida man arrested for DUI after killing woman in motorized wheelchair on Christmas Eve: deputies
Bennett provided two breath samples, both of which were nearly twice the legal limit of 0.08.
Bennett provided two breath samples, both of which were nearly twice the legal limit of 0.08.
309 animals seized from Florida home: Sheriff
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is asking the community to adopt a cat from Animal Control to make room for more than 100 cats that were seized from a hoarding situation.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is asking the community to adopt a cat from Animal Control to make room for more than 100 cats that were seized from a hoarding situation.
Florida man arrested for shaking 2-month-old baby because it 'would not stop crying': deputies
The baby had slight bruising above one eye, and an X-ray and exam revealed hemorrhages to the brain, a slight skull fracture and a 0.5 cm midline shift of the brain, according to deputies.
The baby had slight bruising above one eye, and an X-ray and exam revealed hemorrhages to the brain, a slight skull fracture and a 0.5 cm midline shift of the brain, according to deputies.
Burglar steals booze from unlocked apartment
Polk County deputies are searching for a man who burglarized a home by stealing vodka and orange - the two ingredients you need to make a screwdriver cocktail.
Polk County deputies are searching for a man who burglarized a home by stealing vodka and orange - the two ingredients you need to make a screwdriver cocktail.
Florida police officer quits after arrest for repeated Walmart thefts, deputies say: 'Deeply troubling'
David Griffin, who was employed as a Haines City police officer, resigned upon his arrest.
David Griffin, who was employed as a Haines City police officer, resigned upon his arrest.
Florida substitute teacher sent explicit videos to 2 female students, asked one to be his girlfriend: deputies
The 33-year-old substitute teacher allegedly sent sexually explicit videos of himself to a 17-year-old student, and asked an 18-year-old student to be his girlfriend.
The 33-year-old substitute teacher allegedly sent sexually explicit videos of himself to a 17-year-old student, and asked an 18-year-old student to be his girlfriend.
Central Florida man's $20 convenience store trip yields whopping $5 million payout
Johnson chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $3.96 million.
Johnson chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $3.96 million.
Firefighter killed in fiery I-4 crash
A Polk County firefighter was killed in a crash on I-4 in Davenport.
A Polk County firefighter was killed in a crash on I-4 in Davenport.
Florida ex-con dad beats up 16-year-old at school bus stop over fight with his son, deputies say
The father waited around at the bus stop to confront a boy who got into a fight with his son earlier that week, deputies said.
The father waited around at the bus stop to confront a boy who got into a fight with his son earlier that week, deputies said.
Gang member arrested for shooting, killing pastor’s son at Polk County church: Grady Judd
A man was shot and killed at a church in Winter Haven over the weekend, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A man was shot and killed at a church in Winter Haven over the weekend, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Florida elementary teacher faces DUI arrest with blood alcohol level nearly 3 times the legal limit: deputies
An elementary school teacher was arrested for a DUI after deputies nabbed her drinking nearly three times the legal limit, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
An elementary school teacher was arrested for a DUI after deputies nabbed her drinking nearly three times the legal limit, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Teen had ?organized criminal mind?: Sheriff
ix people were charged in "Operation Gangs & Guns" in Polk County after deputies busted a Lakeland gang accused of burglarizing cars to steal guns. Of those arrested, a 17-year-old described as an "organized criminal mind" who recruited members to commit crimes with him. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd reported 38 car burglaries in the south Lakeland area over three nights in four different neighborhoods earlier this year.
ix people were charged in "Operation Gangs & Guns" in Polk County after deputies busted a Lakeland gang accused of burglarizing cars to steal guns. Of those arrested, a 17-year-old described as an "organized criminal mind" who recruited members to commit crimes with him. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd reported 38 car burglaries in the south Lakeland area over three nights in four different neighborhoods earlier this year.