Driver arrested months after Polk County crash that killed 84-year-old man
More than three months after a crash along a busy road in Polk County took an 84-year-old man's life, deputies have arrested ...
Senate President appoints Polk Sheriff Grady Judd to state council on immigration enforcement
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, announced Monday that he had named both Judd and Pinellas County Sheriff ...
Polk deputies investigate drive-by shooting into moving car
POLK CITY, Fla. (WFLA) — Polk County deputies are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred on Wednesday. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, police responded around 3:47 p.m. to ...
Man nearly died when Polk jail officials ignored gunshot wound, lawsuit says
A federal complaint accuses several deputies of “deliberate indifference” and violations of the man’s constitutional rights.
Man’s gunshot wound ignored at Florida jail until he was on ‘brink of death,’ suit says
When individuals are incarcerated, we as a society expect prison custodians will provide adequate medical needs.” ...
Deputies: 2 black swans, 4 of their eggs stolen from a Florida mobile home park
The swans and their eggs were stolen from the Highland Village Mobile Home Park at 375 Brannen Road in Lakeland ...
A teen is found not guilty in mom's death. In 2023, he was also accused of killing his dad.
A jury found the teenager not guilty on Feb. 5 on a first-degree murder charge and a kidnapping charge in connection to the ...
'The scent of Mr. Pickles’ infected wound caused verbal complaints': Jail inmate nearly died when 'callous' staff ignored gunshot wound, lawsuit says
A Florida man is suing the Polk County Sheriff’s Office claiming jail guards and medical staff failed to treat his gunshot ...
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'100% it’s a money grab': Florida school bus cameras generate millions for school districts
Investigative Reporter Katie LaGrone reveals how much money new school bus cameras have generated for districts and the profit-making companies behind the lenses.
Duo of swans allegedly found in Miami after being stolen from Lakeland
A man posted on Instagram that he was able to track down the birds and get them back. Law enforcement is going to confirm if the birds were the ones stolen.