Man Exposed Himself To 2 Customers, Other Victims Possible: Sheriff

A man who exposed himself to customers of the pest service he worked for may have committed more crimes, the Polk County Sheriff said.

5-Year-Old Killed After Car Crashes With Auburndale Police Vehicle

A 5-year-old girl died on Saturday after the car she was riding in was hit by an Auburndale Police Department pickup truck.

7 Lakeland Fire Units Called To Douse Blaze In Community Clubhouse

A Lakeland mobile home community clubhouse was ravaged by fire after an oven was left on Wednesday night.

Homeless Man Struck By Train On Winter Haven Railroad Track

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation on the railroad tracks at Neptune Road just south ofHillcrest Road near

Polk County Firefighter Dies In Crash On Interstate 4: Officials

Polk County Fire Rescue confirmed Brian Herr, a 41-year-old firefighter and paramedic from Wesley Chapel, died in the crash.

Pedestrian Critical After Being Struck By Driver In Lakeland

Police are seeking tips on the identity of the hit-and-run driver.

Lakeland Woman Dies In Interstate Crash After Car Catches Fire: Report

The woman was trying to change lanes when she hit another car and a barrier wall before her car burst into flames, a media report says.

Winter Haven Detectives Seek Identity Of Man In Stabbing Case

The man is seen here inside a barbershop in the area prior to the stabbing, which occurred outside the business.

Man Dies Of Stab Wound Following Fight At Winter Haven Publix Store

Winter Haven public safety investigators are asking for the public's help to identify the people involved in the stabbing death of a man.

Lakeland Man Charged With Battery On 16-Year-Old Who Fought With Son

The father served nearly seven years in state prison for second-degree attempted murder and aggravated assault with a weapon.

Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Ford Expedition In Winter Haven

A Lake Alfred man died Tuesday morning after he was involved in a two-vehicle crash in Winter Haven.

Fake Gun Mistaken For Real One Leads To Quick Polk Deputy Response

The gun was realistic-looking enough to alarm a church employee who called 911, said Polk Sheriff Grady Judd.

Dover Man Accused Of Shooting At ATF Agents, Police Pleads Guilty

Francisco Cabrera admitted to armed robberies and an armed carjacking in Brandon and Plant City and then firing a gun at law enforcement.

Polk County Bicyclist Fatally Struck By SUV: Police

The 51-year-old Bartow woman was riding on SR-60 early Wednesday when she was struck by the SUV, according to police.

10 Kilos Of Fentanyl Seized In Polk County, 3 Men Face Charges

The Polk County Sheriff's Office seized more than $2.5 million in fentanyl transported to Florida from Sinaloa, Mexico, authorities said.

Driver Charged After Crashing Into Florida Trooper: Report

The trooper was traveling to a minor crash before being hit near the US-98 and Florida Avenue intersection​, a media report says.

Uber Driver Takes Newlyweds To-Be On Stolen Rental Car Ride: Sheriff

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said the 27-year-old driver left the car running for three straight weeks to avoid losing access to it.

Son Of Pastor Fatally Shot In Winter Haven; Killer's Motive A Mystery

Sheriff Grady Judd said the man accused in the fatal shooting began biting his mother when she tried to help police arrest him.

Pinellas Elementary Teacher Charged With DUI In Polk County: Sheriff

Two breath samples were taken and showed that the Pinellas Park third-grade teacher was more than twice over the legal limit for alcohol.

$10,000 Reward Posted In Shooting Death Of Lakeland Teen In 2022

His family has released 17-year-old Tye Ketchum's name and photo in the hopes it will motivate someone with information to come forward.

FL Man Charged With Murder In Fatal Lakeland Shooting

Witnesses detained the man, who was trying to remove the body of a person who had been shot at Deeson Road.

Brandon, Valrico Men Accused Of Stealing Gas From Lakeland 7-Eleven

Detectives said they found the two men in possession of devices that could be placed on the pumps to reduce the rate they were charged.

Illegal Drugs, Guns Taken Off Streets During Lakeland Police Sting

A Lakeland police initiative took drugs and 18 guns off the streets.

Water Rescue Prompts Lakeland Police To Take Up Kayaking

While Lakeland police officers don't normally perform marine duties, they recently came to the rescue of three boys.

Lakeland Gang Members Charged With 38 Car Burglaries, Gun Thefts

Grady said one of those arrested is a 17-year-old who is being prosecuted as an adult by the state attorney's office.

Road Rage Leads To 1 Man's Death, Another Arrested In Polk County

A fight over one vehicle cutting off another on the U.S. 27 off-ramp from Interstate 4 has left one man dead and another facing prison.

2nd Driver Sought In Road Rage Shooting By Polk Sheriff's Office

The Altamonte Springs man who was shot is on life support at the hospital.

Detectives Solve Murder Of Young Nurse 37 Years Later

The 1986 murder of a Lakeland nurse was solved with the help of detectives, well-preserved crime scene samples and new DNA technology.

6 Accused Child Predators Sought Sex With 6 Underage Girls: Sheriff

Six men have been arrested and charged with 22 felonies following a weeklong undercover operation aimed at catching child predators.

Lakeland Woman Sentenced For Actions During Breach Of U.S. Capitol

Corinne Montoni, 33, ​pleaded guilty June 26 of taking part in the effort to disrupt counting electoral votes for president.

Pet Saved During Davenport House Fire

A homeowner's beloved pet is safe after a fire broke out in a Davenport home Thursday evening.

8 Injured In Mass Casualty Pileup In Lake Wales

On Thursday, Polk County Fire Rescue responded to a multiple casualty vehicle crash at the intersection of Chalet Suzanne Road and U.S. 27.

Federal Air Marshal Accused Of Domestic Abuse: Polk Sheriff

A federal air marshal from Lakeland has been charged with domestic battery after being accused of pushing his girlfriend against a door.

3 Lakeland Teens Arrested Following 3 Drive-By Shootings

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the teens were angry because the victims refused to associate with them.

219 Arrests Made In Polk County Joint Human Trafficking Sting

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said 45 people have been rescued from lives of human trafficking this year.

Man Who 'Ruthlessly' Beat Good Samaritan, Ex-GF Sought By Police

Jose Chaidez of Haines City is wanted for attempted second-degree murder after the incident at J&S Food Mart in Polk County.

6 Dead After Train Slams Into SUV In Florida

A train slammed into an SUV on Jim Lefler Circle from US Highway 92 just before 7 p.m. Saturday, officials said.

6-Year-Old Drowns At Home In Indian Lakes Estates In Polk County

A 6-year-old boy drowned early Wednesday morning at a home in Indian Lakes Estates in Polk County.

Arrests Made In Fatal Shooting Of 15-Year-Old In Winter Haven

Polk detectives arrested four people with long criminal histories in the shooting death of Quashawn Burgess Jr.

Davenport Man Killed Crossing U.S. 27 In Polk County

A 32-​Davenport man has died after being struck by a car early Tuesday morning.