617 Child Pornography Images Found In Suspect's Computer: Police

A Winter Haven man faces charges following a battery incident when authorities found disturbing images of children in his possession.

3 Lakeland Residents Face Capitol Insurrection Charges: Reports

A Polk County EMT worker and two other Lakeland residents face multiple charges relating to the U.S. Capitol attacks Jan. 6.

5 St. Pete Teens' Crime Spree Ends In Polk County: Authorities

Sheriff Grady Judd says he is not using "kid gloves" with Pinellas County juveniles accused of multiple illegal activities in Polk.

Lakeland Man Tasered Just Before He Could Hit Officer: Sheriff

A 50-year-old man who had spent about a day out of jail after serving 30 days now faces charges of aggravated assault on an officer.

Frostproof Suspect Hiding In Mexico For 14 Years Extradited To US

A Polk County man accused of fleeing to Mexico in 2007 to avoid trial for manslaughter was arrested in Mexico Monday and sent to the U.S.

Polk County Gets 1st Case Of Rabies In 2021: Deputies

A dog got into a fight with a raccoon Wednesday, June 16, in Polk City, authorities said. The raccoon tested positive for rabies afterward.

Man Caught On Camera Taking Charity Money At Several McDonald's

A suspect who drives a motorcycle has been accused of stealing Ronald McDonald boxes from Tampa Bay and Lakeland locations. Do you know him?

CA Man Attempts To Lure Polk County Child For Sex Acts: Sheriff

A California man will be extradited to the Polk County Jail after detectives arrested him on charges of sharing sexual images with a child.

Winter Haven Suspect Wanted For Accused Shooting: Police

The Winter Haven Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for 39-year-old Elijah Cox, Sr., who is accused of injuring a victim.

Drug Dealer Executed Customer, Charged With Murder: Sheriff

A man is charged with murder in the execution-style death of a Bartow man. Police said the victim bought drugs from the accused shooter.

Lakeland Man Indicted In April Killing: Police

A suspect accused of killing a man that worked on his car in his driveway was indicted Friday by the Polk County Grand Jury.

Mulberry Woman Killed In Crash With Road Ranger: Authorities

A driver lost control of her car when it took the SR-570 exit Saturday morning, and crashed into a Road Ranger that was parked on the side.

Woman Accused OF DUI Gives Cops Credit Card Instead Of License

A Clearwater elementary school teacher faces a DUI charge after police found her slumped over in her car in Auburndale Friday morning.

2 Men Offer Sex, Expose Themselves To Undercover Cops: Deputies

Undercover detectives with the Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested two men Tuesday with charges of indecent exposure at local parks.

Lakeland Pastor Accused Of Attempted Sex With A Youth Member

A Lakeland church's youth pastor is accused of driving one of his youth group members to a local motel for sex, police said.

Missing Daughter Calls Mom, Says She Wants To Harm Herself

The Winter Haven Police Department asks anyone who knows the whereabouts of a missing Winter Haven woman to contact authorities.

2 Teens Accused Of Killing 17-Year-Old In Drug Meet Up: Sheriff

Deputies have charged two teens with first degree murder in the shooting death of a Bartow teen. Two suspects are still at large.

Double Murder-Suicide Kills Mom Of 4 Kids In Polk County: Sheriff

A jealous boyfriend under the influence of cocaine shot and killed the mother of his four kids following a family gathering, police said.

40+ Child Porn Images Found On Lakeland Man's Work-Issued Laptop

Duke Energy and Coca-Cola found multiple child porn images on a former employee's work-issued laptop and flash drives, Polk deputies said.

Suspect Shoots Man Who He Accuses Of Stealing His Dog: Sheriff

A Lakeland man faces an attempted first degree murder charge after police accused him of shooting a male victim Wednesday night.

3 Polk Teens Face Attempted Murder Charge, Drive-By Gang Shooting

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has accused three local teenagers of a drive-by shooting that stemmed from gang violence.

Inmate Accused Of Killing Cellmate, 1st Degree Murder Charge

A man who sustained severe injuries while in a jail cell with his cellmate in early May died Friday at a local hospital, deputies said.

School Counselor Charged With DUI, Child Abuse: Sheriff

A Lakeland woman faces DUI charges after deputies accused her of driving above the legal limit following her car crashing into a fence.

Caregiver Accused Of Making $12K In ATM Withdrawals From Patient

A Haines City woman who is a former caregiver is accused by police of making 34 ATM withdrawals from a 91-year-old woman's bank account.

3-Year-Old Boy Shoots 2-Year-Old Girl, Critical Condition

A 2-year-old girl remains in critical condition at a Lakeland hospital after a 3-year-old child found a handgun at a home, and shot her.

Man, Teenager Shoot Boys At Lakeland Ballpark: Sheriff

An adult and a teenager are accused of riding around firing shots at children who were playing in a ballpark Wednesday evening.

Lakeland Man, Person Of Interest In Tampa Homicide: Sheriff

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help locating a man of Lakeland who has information on a Tampa killing.

Tow Truck Owner Faces 2nd Degree Murder Charges: Polk Sheriff

A man who went to a Mulberry tow truck company to retrieve his vehicle from the impound lot was shot and killed by the owner, police said.

Active Shooter Preparedness Training At Polk Sheriff's Office

The Polk County Sheriff's Office will teach locals how to protect themselves during an active shooter situation at a free upcoming workshop.

Fire Destroys Apartment Units In Lakeland, Tenants Homeless

An early Monday morning building fire in Lakeland demolished several apartment units, Lakeland Fire Rescue said.

Crash Throws Motorcyclist Into Fence, Kills Driver: Police

A Lakeland man died over the weekend when his motorcycle hit a curb and threw him into a fence near North Lincoln Avenue, officers said.

Elementary Guidance Counselor Charged With DUI: Sheriff

A counselor at Loughman Oaks Elementary near Davenport told police she was driving recklessly because of her blood sugar, deputies said.

Missing Girl Found Safe: Police

A 16-year-old girl who went missing from her Lakeland home early Tuesday morning has been found safe, authorities said.

2nd Suspect In Lakeland Shooting Arrested On Attempted Murder

Tampa police assisted Polk County deputies with the arrest of a second suspect accused of shooting at a Lakeland victim and into a home.

Mom Puts Infant, Herself In Front Of Running Semi-Truck: Sheriff

After a married couple of Lakeland had their payment rejected by a company, the mom put herself and daughter in front of a running truck.

1 Man Exposes Genitals To Officer, Other Suspect Offers Sex: Cops

Two Polk County men face charges of lewd activity when detectives accused one man of groping an officer, and the other exposing himself.

Truck Backs Into Man With Walker, Police Want Driver's Identity

A man who uses a walker to get around is in critical condition after a truck at a Haines City convenience store backed into him, cops said.

Woman Killed When Car Flips Over On SR-544 In Polk County

A Polk City woman died in a single-car wreck that occurred in Polk County early Tuesday, troopers said.

Man Killed In Argument At Lake Alfred Mobile Home Park: Report

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is searching for two men who shot and killed a 24-year-old during an argument at a mobile home park.

$53M Record Seizure Of Meth, Plus Guns, Six Charged: Sheriff

Polk County Sheriff was part of a joint investigation that seized 1,500 pounds of meth, worth over $53 million, and several weapons.