POLK COUNTY

Two people among 219 arrested in a Polk County prostitution sting now face human trafficking charges, one of them having sold sex services out of an Orlando-area hotel, according to the sheriff’s office.

A 26-year-old shot a man six times when asked if he wanted to “drink and chill,” according to the Winter Haven Police Department.

A man accused of beating his former girlfriend and then severely beating another man who tried to intervene was arrested in Lake County, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

He had been driving near the Winter Haven airport when he lost control of the motorcycle, causing both himself and a woman to be ejected, deputies said.

A Polk County man was struck and killed on US-27, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Four people were arrested after a 15-year-old boy was found dead in a Polk County driveway last week, according to sheriff’s officials, in a case involving drugs and an illegal gun sale.

A now-former high school track coach in Polk County with an alleged history of attempts to sexually batter his students was arrested Thursday in what Sheriff Grady Judd called a remarkably disturbing case.

While we Floridians can’t really enjoy the fall because, well, it’s always hot here, we can make the most of the season by doing all the typical fall things.

One person was killed and two others were injured in a three-vehicle crash in Polk City, according to the sheriff.

A man with a knife who allegedly jumped from bushes at law enforcement in an Auburndale neighborhood Tuesday evening was shot and killed by two officers and a Polk County deputy, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.

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A 15-year-old boy was found dead early Tuesday in a Polk County driveway, according to the sheriff.

A Melbourne man was killed in a hit-and-run crash Monday morning while he was attempting to help the victims of another wreck in Polk County, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.

A man was killed and a woman was injured in a shooting at an Airbnb rental in Polk County, according to sheriff’s officials.

Polk County deputies located a person dead Saturday morning after being called to investigate a boat crash on Lake Eloise, according to the sheriff’s office.

Legoland Florida Resort announced the dates for its Holidays at Legoland event.

A man is accused of using a power tool to kill his 16-year-old son, and Polk County deputies are working to figure out why.

A 31-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash when an SUV went into his path, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A Polk County deputy was arrested after speeding and fleeing deputies while driving under the influence, according to the sheriff's office.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Bartow Police Chief Andy Ray are holding a news conference at 6:15 p.m.

A father is accused of killing his 16-year-old son at a residence in the Lake Wales area on Monday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Many locations in Central Florida have closed down in preparation for the massive storm.

A Polk County mother killed her two children and herself in an apparent murder-suicide, according to deputies.

A single-vehicle crash early Sunday in Polk County killed an 18-year-old driver and left his passenger with critical injuries, according to the sheriff’s office.

In a release, the county stated that fire crews were called to a mobile home community at 9000 Highway 192 in the Four Corners area around 5:15 p.m.

Legoland Florida has unearthed its monster menu for its upcoming Brick-Or-Treat Halloween event.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office says a missing 3-year-old has been found safe.

Osceola County broke ground on a new fire station on Monday that will bring back Osceola firefighters who are currently working out of a Polk County station.

Two women were hospitalized early Sunday, one of them suffering serious injuries, after their SUV was crashed into by a Mustang that reportedly sped away from a Florida Highway Patrol trooper in Polk County.

Four members of the Polk County Fire Rescue were injured after their ambulance was involved in a “single-vehicle” crash, according to fire officials.

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Deputies said that they received reports about the man, who had been yelling and shooting a firearm into the air before retreating inside the home.

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Students in Central Florida are set to go back to school, and many events in the days leading up to the start of the school year are offering free supplies and more.

A woman and her son died in a crash in Lakeland, deputies say.

Florida can be a strange place.

In a release, police said that 38-year-old Tonya Lee Whipp was reported missing on June 29, and she was last seen in the Auburndale area, where she lives.

Lakeland police took a woman into custody, but still have unanswered questions after a shooting outside of a lounge early Saturday that left one person dead and another with critical injuries, according to a news release.

Peppa Pig Theme Park will be closed for maintenance.

With as popular as Florida has become in recent years, migration to the Sunshine State has skyrocketed. So have prices.

The 2023-2024 hunting season is set to kick off in Florida, and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has announced the dates when hunters will be able to go out and nab their prey.

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Polk County deputies announced they found a missing and endangered 73-year-old man on Tuesday evening.

Eight people were hurt when an Amtrak train crashed into a semitruck’s car hauler at a Lakeland crossing Friday evening, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

The list includes deaths in places like New York, Texas, Washington and Mississippi. However, half of the cases listed come from the Sunshine State.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is expected to speak at 1:30 p.m. regarding the death of an 18-month-old toddler.

Police in Florida say two people were killed in separate incidents involving law enforcement officers.

A 37-year-old man was shot and killed and a Polk County deputy was injured after an 11-mile chase and standoff ended in a shootout with law enforcement, according to the sheriff.

A 7-year-old girl was killed in a rollover crash in Winter Haven, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

A Florida woman has pleaded guilty to participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol following a rally held by then-President Donald Trump.

A crash shut down part of Highway 17 in Winter Haven.

A Lakeland resident has claimed the $1 million from the SEVEN FIGURES Scratch-Off game.

A crash in Polk County closed a portion of U.S. Highway 27 on Tuesday morning, according to the sheriff’s office.

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A 66-year-old man was killed and two others, all from Winter Haven, were injured in a Polk County crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A boater is missing after a jet ski overturned on Lake Clinch Sunday evening, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

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In honor of International Sushi Day on June 18, we’ve compiled a list of top-rated sushi restaurants across Central Florida for you to try out for yourself.

The appearance of a sinkhole in Lakeland Highlands has forced a nearby road to close, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

International Axe Throwing Day is on June 13.

Polk County Animal Control announced it is hosting Adoptapalooza, a free pet adoption event.

Two people were hospitalized after a mobile home caught fire overnight in Babson Park and trapped at least one of the victims, according to a Polk County spokesperson.

One person was killed after a vehicle crashed into a hotel in Winter Haven on Saturday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of eight men in the agency’s latest child pornography investigation.

A man and woman in Polk County were arrested earlier this month after their 3-year-old child was found in “bone-chilling” condition, according to the sheriff’s office.

A Lakeland man who at first evaded and was eventually caught by Polk County deputies managed to escape a hospital stay on Friday before being arrested just hours later, according to the sheriff’s office.

From boil water notices to sand bag locations to shelters, emergency alerts are sent out by the county to get important information to its residents — especially during a major storm or hurricane.

A 32-year-old Orlando woman faces charges after driving under the influence and causing two crashes that ejected two children in her vehicle, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

One person died Thursday morning as the result of a crash in Polk County that left “possibly 4 injured,” according to the sheriff’s office.

Lakeland police announce an arrest after a bay was found dead in a dumpster.

A man stole and crashed a Winter Haven police car with a K-9 inside, according to officials.

A 35-year-old Lakeland man died at a hospital after being found under a flipped ATV Saturday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

A newborn was found dead inside a dumpster in Lakeland, according to police.

Officials say a 13-year-old exchanged gunfire with police during a chase through a central Florida neighborhood and was taken to the hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening.

Two people were killed and several others were hurt in a crash in Polk County, officials say.

Lake Wales police search for a man after four people were found slain inside an apartment.

A man was arrested after three people — including a juvenile — were shot Saturday night in Auburndale, according to police.

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Two people were arrested after a man was fatally shot in March while riding a dirt bike one of the suspects paid for and decided not to buy, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said at a Tuesday news briefing.

A bicyclist died Saturday after a hit-and-run crash at an intersection near Winter Haven, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

A 41-year-old Haines City man riding a bicycle died Saturday night after being struck by a car on State Road 17 in Polk County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A sergeant for the Florida Department of Corrections was arrested Tuesday for DUI, with a blood alcohol level that was over three times the legal limit, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said.

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A Polk County man claimed a $5 million prize in a Florida Lottery scratch-off game, officials announced Wednesday.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is back and giving residents a safe place to dispose of unwanted medications from their homes.

A 27-year-old woman died after a crash when her vehicle overturned and struck a light pole outside Mulberry, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

US 17-92 was shut down in both direction north of Davenport Thursday afternoon as Polk County deputies investigated a fatal crash that left one driver dead, according to the sheriff’s office.

Two Iowa teenagers charged in a fatal shooting at a Des Moines school will be tried separately so one of the teens can testify in defense of the other.

Troopers are looking for a man they said was driving a stolen van in a fatal Polk County hit-and-run crash involving four vehicles.

At least two people were killed in a multivehicle crash in Polk County, deputies say.

A 9-year-old girl and her mother are credited with saving the life of a man who almost drowned in a community pool, according to Winter Haven police.

Two men were found dead in a Lake Wales home after a hostage situation, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Legoland Florida Resort has launched a new deal for families to take advantage of ahead of the busy summer season.

One bus passenger was killed and eight others were injured in a crash with a semi-tanker on U.S. Highway 98 in Polk County, according to sheriff’s officials.

A 29-year-old Lakeland man was arrested Saturday night, accused of attempting to flee after crashing his pickup truck into two other vehicles along westbound U.S. Route 92 and a bicyclist who died as a result, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced around 9 a.m. Saturday that 76-year-old Oswald Augustus Tate — who had gone missing out of Lakeland the previous night — was found in good health in Pinellas County.

A preliminary report says a student pilot was attempting to land a small plane at a central Florida airport when it collided with another small plane, sending both aircraft crashing into a lake and killing four people.

The first case of rabies in 2023 has been confirmed in Polk County, according to the sheriff’s office.

Walmart has announced that 400 employees at its distribution center in Polk County will be affected in a “reduction in force,” according to a letter from the company to Florida officials.

A man riding a dirt bike in Polk County was shot and killed, according to sheriff's officials.