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.

3 People Shot As Result Of Ongoing Neighborhood Feud In Auburndale

According to Auburndale police, the shooting occurred on Allred Drive after a fight broke out among a group of people involved in a feud.

Tiny Tip Leads Polk Detectives To Arrest Of Accused Killer: Sheriff

A Polk County couple accused of homicide was extradited back home Monday after being arrested by Delaware State Police on April 7.

After Dousing Relative With Chemicals, Lakeland Man Dies At Hospital

While being arrested, a Lakeland man punched and bit deputies, acted erratically and was taken by ambulance to the hospital where he died.

Man In U.S. Illegally Dies In Jail Following DUI Manslaughter Arrest

The Haines City man was taken to the Polk County Jail medical dorm after suffering an ankle injury and died in jail of internal injuries.

Bicyclist Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver; Polk Sheriff Seeks Tips

A bicyclist has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver Saturday night near Winter Haven.

FL Corrections Sergeant Charged With DUI, Threatening Public Servant

The sheriff said the 31-year-old corrections sergeant had a blood alcohol level three times over the legal limit.

2 Adults Arrested After Finding Their Way Into Polk Public Schools

Haines City police said one woman armed with a knife was able to make her way into Ridge Community High School.

Separate Crashes In Davenport, Mulberry Kill 2 People

The Polk County Sheriff's Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating two unrelated crashes on Thursday that killed two people.

Auburndale Man Sought After Fleeing Fatal Crash On Interstate 4

A 32-year-old motorcyclist from Lakeland died in the four-vehicle pile-up.

Clermont Father, 8-Year-Old Daughter Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash

The Polk sheriff's office said Christopher Roque-Pabon and his daughter were not wearing seatbelts.

2 Dead, 4 Injured In 5-Vehicle Pileup In Northeast Polk County

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said the accident occurred at 6:07 a.m. in the northbound lanes of U.S. 27 just south of U.S. 192.

3-Hour Standoff In Lake Wales Ends In Shooting Deaths Of Man, Stepson

A man and his 19-year-old stepson have died following a hostage situation in Lake Wales Monday morning.

Fight At Lakeland McDonald's Lead To Shooting; Woman Seriously Injured

Lakeland police have charged a 28-year-old man with two counts of attempted first-degree murder in connection to a shooting at McDonald's.