FL Woman Who Stole $2.8M From Holocaust Survivor Gets Prison Time

Peaches Stergo of Florida was sentenced to four years in prison Thursday after pleading guilty in April to defrauding the 87-year-old man.

Mother, Son Sought By Police After Woman Attacked In Polk County

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the suspects strangled and robbed a woman near Bartow on Wednesday.

Lakeland Woman Charged With Manslaughter After Fatal Polk Crash: FHP

A 36-year-old Winter Haven woman was killed in the Sunday-morning crash on State Road 400, state police said.

Woman, Unborn Baby Killed In Polk County Murder-Suicide: Reports

Authorities believe a 26-year-old man shot the woman in Winter Haven on Friday before turning the gun on himself.

Lawsuit Filed Against Driver After Lakeland Amtrak Derailment: Report

Three trucking companies are also named in the lawsuit, filed days after an Amtrak train crashed into a tractor-trailer, injuring eight.

62-Year-Old Lakeland Man Dies After Being Struck By Pickup Truck

First responders performed life-saving measures but the unnamed man died at the scene.

8 Injured When Amtrak Train Hits Truck In Lakeland: Police

The crash happened shortly after 7 p.m. Friday when a train carrying 163 passengers hit a tractor-trailer stalled on the tracks.

'Reckless, Stupid Driving' Led To Death Of 19-Year-Old: Polk Sheriff

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said detectives have arrested a Haines City man in connection with a crash that killed a passenger.

Lakeland Toddler Dies After Being Left In Car Following July 4 Party

Polk Sheriff Grady Judd said the toddler's parents tested positive for drugs and alcohol, and have been charged in the child's death.

Lakeland Police Seek Information On Crash That Killed Motorcyclist

Police said the motorcyclist was passing another vehicle when it struck an SUV on Drane Field Road.

After Shooting Lakeland Man Barricades Himself In Apartment: Police

A 33-year-old Lakeland Man is facing multiple charges following a shooting Friday during which he barricaded himself in an apartment.

Convicted Felon Killed After Opening Fire On Polk Sheriff's SWAT Team

"We killed him graveyard dead because he asked for it," said Sheriff Grady Judd of the fatal shooting of Ramon Martinez, 37.

Winter Haven Drug Sweep Leads To Arrest Of 12 Notorious Family Members

Polk Sheriff Grady Judd said the Rogers family has been trafficking drugs in the Inwood neighborhood since the 1980s.

Lake Wales High Football Coach Accused Of Pointing Gun At Driver

Don Wayne Wise Jr. of Winter Haven was charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a firearm.

Pickup Truck Crashes Into Lakeland Home, Killing 24-Year-Old Man

A 24-year-old man was killed when a Dodge Durango traveling south on Longfellow Boulevard crashed into a home Monday.

Winter Haven Man Dies After Being Throw From Pickup Truck In Crash

The driver and his passenger, who were not wearing seatbelts, were thrown from the truck.

17-Year-Old Apparently Drowns After Falling Off Jet Ski On Lake Clinch

The jet ski driver, who wasn't wearing a life jacket, drowned but his passenger, who was wearing a life jacket, swam to safety.

Hit-And-Run Driver Who Killed Woman On CR 547 Sought By Sheriff

The Polk sheriff's office is investigating a hit-and-run crash that took the life of a woman during the early morning hours of Thursday.

Victim Rescued After Being Trapped In Home On Fire In Bartow

The victim was trapped in a bathroom, but the window was too small to allow the victim to climb out so firefighters cut a wider opening.

Car Fatally Strikes Man Before Crashing Into Winter Haven Hotel

Deputies, along with Polk County Fire Rescue, were dispatched at 4:21 p.m. Saturday to the crash scene where a Winter Haven Man died.

3-Year-Old Hit-And-Run Crash Remains Unsolved; Sheriff Seeks Tips

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is anxious to close a 3-year-old cold case involving a hit-and-run crash that killed an Orlando man.

1,280 Charges Filed Against 8 Men In Polk County Child Porn Sting

Among those charged was a boudoir photographer and an employee at a Walt Disney World restaurant.

3-Year-Old Disabled Child Left 'To Rot And Die In Bed': Polk Sheriff

The emergency room doctor discovered large ulcers on the child's body, from which emanated the distinct odor of decomposition.

1 Injured In Shooting Outside Lakeland Town Center: Police

According to police, a large crowd had gathered outside after a concert when shots were fired early Thursday morning.

'Belligerent' Brothers Charged After Brawl At Lakeland Bar: Police

According to authorities, one of the brothers spit on and kicked several deputies before threatening to rape and kill another.

FL Boat Fatalities Peak In May; Polk Sheriff Provides Safety Tips

With more than 550 lakes in Polk County, Sheriff Grady Judd anticipates a bombardment of boaters this Memorial Day weekend.

2 Kids Hurt In Polk County Rollover Crash, Woman Charged With DUI

Polk County authorities said the woman admitted to smoking marijuana and drinking tequila before the crash.

84-Year-Old Man Killed After Vehicle Hits Stop Sign, Tree In Lakeland

An 84-year-old Ocala man is dead following a single-car accident at County Line Road and Swindell Road Sunday.

Fruit Down Brims Gang Leader Found With Weapons Stash in Polk County

Micheal Hankerson admitted to being the Florida leader of the notorious South-Central LA blood gang.

Teen Charged With Attempted Murder In Robbery At McDonald's: Sheriff

The Polk sheriff's office said the 15-year-old attempted to rob a McDonald's employee at gunpoint and then shot at a vehicle three times.

Street Sweeper Strikes, Kills Pedestrian In Lakeland

A 70-year-old man has died after being struck by a city of Lakeland street sweeper Thursday.

Baby Found Dead In Lakeland Dumpster Was Stillborn, Mother ID'ed

The mother of a baby found dead in a dumpster behind Just Move South last week was charged after coming forward to police.

Man Who Caused Fatal Crash In Mulberry In Country Illegally: Sheriff

A 24-year-old illegal immigrant from Guatemala has been charged with causing an accident that resulted in the deaths of two people.

FL Homeless Man Steals, Crashes Police Car With K-9 Dog Inside: Police

A homeless man is facing numerous charges after police said he stole a police car with an K-9 dog inside and crashed it into several cars.

Lakeland Police Officer, 13-Year-Old Shot During Gun Battle

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the teen shot at the Lakeland police officer three times, hitting him once in the foot.

Newborn Baby Boy Found Dead In Lakeland Dumpster: Police

A man found a baby's body Thursday when he sifted through the dumpster behind Just Move South on Florida Avenue, Lakeland police said.

Former Southeastern University Administrator Sentenced To Prison

The former university executive pleaded guilty to setting up a fake company and paying himself $185,000 to design a website for the school.

2 Dead, Bartow High Senior Critically Injured In Polk County Crash

Polk Sheriff Grady Judd said the Bartow High School senior and a man riding in the other vehicle were airlifted to Tampa General Hospital.

Corrections Officers Accused Of Lying About Polk Hit-And-Run Crash

The corrections officers lied to deputies about who was driving the car that crashed, said Sheriff Grady Judd.

Woman Pleads Guilty To Fraud, Ordered To Forfeit Polk County Property

The U.S. court said a Florida woman provided undocumented workers to contractors to avoid paying workers' compensation and payroll taxes.