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POLK COUNTY


3 hours ago

Orlando woman among 219 arrests in Polk prostitution sting, sheriff says

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 sheriffโ€™s office.

1 day ago

26-year-old shoots man 6 times in Winter Haven after being asked to โ€˜drink and chill,โ€™ police say

A 26-year-old shot a man six times when asked if he wanted to โ€œdrink and chill,โ€ according to the Winter Haven Police Department.

2 days ago

Florida man accused of beating ex-girlfriend, good Samaritan arrested in Lake County

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 Sheriffโ€™s Office.

Former Polk deputy accused in DUI crash that left woman with brain injury

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.

Polk County man struck, killed while walking across US-27

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

4 arrested after 15-year-old boy found dead in Polk County driveway

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

Sheriff seeks more victims after coach at Florida high school accused of raping student

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.

Fall bucket list: Here are the Central Florida mazes, festivals, events to check out

While we Floridians canโ€™t really enjoy the fall because, well, itโ€™s always hot here, we can make the most of the season by doing all the typical fall things.

1 killed, 2 injured in Polk County 3-vehicle crash

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

โ€˜Suicide by cop:โ€™ Man with knife shot dead by Polk deputy, Auburndale officers, sheriff says

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.

Legoland and Peppa Pig theme park offer new seasonal ticket deals

Legoland Florida and Peppa Pig theme park have rolled out special ticket deals that will allow families to enjoy some of its seasonal holiday events.

15-year-old boy found dead in Polk County driveway, sheriff says

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

Melbourne man killed in hit-and-run while trying to help crash victims, Polk sheriff says

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.

Man shot to death, woman injured during 1-year-oldโ€™s birthday party at Florida Airbnb, deputies say

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

1 dead after boat strikes cypress tree in Polk County lake

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

Legoland Florida Resort gives return dates for holiday festivities

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

Your Florida Daily: Dad accused using power tool to kill son, power restored to 96% of customers after Idalia

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.

Motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV in Polk County

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

Polk County deputy arrested, accused of DUI, sheriffโ€™s office says

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

Bartow police shoot carjacking suspect who pulled a gun, sheriffโ€™s office said

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

Father accused of killing 16-year-old son with an angle grinder in Polk County

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 Sheriffโ€™s Office.

COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Central Florida closures on Idaliaโ€™s approach

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

Woman kills her 2 children, herself in apparent Polk County murder-suicide, deputies say

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

Crash kills 18-year-old, leaves another with critical injuries, Polk sheriff says

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 sheriffโ€™s office.

2 hospitalized after Polk County mobile home catches fire, threatening community

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 unwraps ghostly foodie creations for Halloween event

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

Missing 3-year-old Florida boy found sleeping on neighborโ€™s porch

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

Osceola County breaks ground on new fire station

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.

2 injured in Polk County after teen in speeding car switches off lights, crashes into SUV, FHP says

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.

4 Polk County Fire Rescue members injured after โ€˜single-vehicleโ€™ ambulance crash

Four members of the Polk County Fire Rescue were injured after their ambulance was involved in a โ€œsingle-vehicleโ€ crash, according to fire officials.

Peppa Pig theme park offers new oinktastic savings for families

Peppa Pig theme park is offering some incredible limited-time savings for parents with little ones.

SWAT team arrests barricaded Polk County man accused of shooting into the air

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.

How you can go on an African Safari without leaving Central Florida

Feed a cheetah, take a selfie with an ostrich, and see native African animals without leaving Central Florida.

COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Central Florida back-to-school events offer free backpacks, supplies and more

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.

Florida woman, 9-year-old son killed in rollover crash into Lakeland ditch

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

Strange call: Deputies alerted after emu spotted roaming Florida neighborhood for days

Florida can be a strange place.

$4K reward offered after Polk County woman reported missing, endangered

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.

1 dead, 1 hurt, 1 in custody after shooting in Lakeland, police say

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 closes for maintenance

Peppa Pig Theme Park will be closed for maintenance.

Do you live in one of Floridaโ€™s 10 most affordable cities?

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

Ready for hunting season? Here are the dates for Florida hunters to nab their game

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.

Trooper Steve On Patrol examines Champions Gate gridlock

Trooper Steve is back out "on patrol."

Missing, endangered man with dementia found safe, Polk deputies say

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

8 hurt after Amtrak train derails in crash with semitruck at Lakeland crossing

Eight people were hurt when an Amtrak train crashed into a semitruckโ€™s car hauler at a Lakeland crossing Friday evening, according to the Polk County Sheriffโ€™s Office.

Here are the 5 Florida children who have died from being left in hot cars this year

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

WATCH LIVE: Polk sheriff discusses death of toddler

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

Man dead after traffic stop shootout with Florida police officers

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

โ€˜Gave him exactly what he asked for:โ€™ Man killed, Polk County deputy struck during shootout after 11-mile chase

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.

7-year-old girl killed in Polk County rollover crash

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

Polk County woman pleads guilty to participating in US Capitol attack

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.

Crash involving truck, heavy equipment blocks part of Highway 17 in Winter Haven

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

Polk County woman wins $1 million in scratch-off game

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

Polk County crash closes part of US Highway 27

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

โ€˜Itโ€™s amazingly easy:โ€™ Hereโ€™s where you can hang glide in Florida

If you have ever wanted to get a bird's eye view of Florida, this is your chance.

1 killed, 2 injured in Polk County crash

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.

Polk County deputies search for missing boater on Lake Clinch

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

Right idea: Gator cools off by ice machine in Florida heat

This alligator has the right idea.

Roll up to these Central Florida restaurants for International Sushi Day

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

75-foot-long growing sinkhole closes road in Lakeland

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

Celebrate International Axe Throwing Day at these places in Central Florida

International Axe Throwing Day is on June 13.

Polk County to host โ€˜Adoptapalooza,โ€™ free pet adoptions

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

2 airlifted after mobile home fire in Polk County

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.

1 dead after vehicle crashes into Polk County hotel

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

WATCH LIVE at 1 p.m.: โ€˜Operation Mayโ€™s Monstersโ€™ nets 8 arrests for child porn in Polk County

The Polk County Sheriffโ€™s Office announced the arrests of eight men in the agencyโ€™s latest child pornography investigation.

โ€˜Rotting in the bed:โ€™ Florida parents accused of neglecting comatose 3-year-old to death

A man and woman in Polk County were arrested earlier this month after their 3-year-old child was found in โ€œbone-chillingโ€ condition, according to the sheriffโ€™s office.

Florida man, caught and hospitalized after running from deputies, escapes a second time

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 sheriffโ€™s office.

COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Sign up for emergency alerts in Central Florida

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 โ€” especially during a major storm or hurricane.

Orlando woman accused of DUI, causing crashes that critically injured 2 children

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 Sheriffโ€™s Office.

1 killed in Polk County crash, sheriffโ€™s office says

One person died Thursday morning as the result of a crash in Polk County that left โ€œpossibly 4 injured,โ€ according to the sheriffโ€™s office.

Mother charged after newborn found in dumpster in Florida

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

Man steals, crashes Winter Haven police car with K-9 inside, officials say

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

Lakeland man dies after ATV crash in Polk County, sheriffโ€™s office says

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

Newborn baby found dead in Florida dumpster

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

13-year-old shoots Florida police officer during gun battle, officials say

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.

2 killed, several hurt in 2-vehicle wreck on SR-60 in Polk County

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

Mother, 3 children found shot to death inside Florida apartment

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

Juvenile among 3 shot in Auburndale; 1 arrested, police say

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

From sensory guides to quiet rooms, LEGOLAND helps guests with autism enjoy the park

LEGOLAND Florida was the first LEGOLAND park in North America to become a Certified Autism Center and with four quiet spaces and sensory guides all over the park, theyโ€™re making it easy for families to plan a vacation and get the most out of it.

โ€˜Wrong place at the wrong time:โ€™ 2 arrested in Polk County fatal shooting of dirt biker, sheriff says

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.

Polk County detectives investigate fatal hit-and-run crash near Winter Haven

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

Haines City man struck, killed while riding bicycle in Polk County roadway, troopers say

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.

Florida prison sergeant arrested for DUI, Polk County Sheriffโ€™s Office says

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 Sheriffโ€™s Office said.

Low tech makes cleaner water in Iowa; so whatโ€™s stopping it?

There's a low-tech remedy for the nitrate pollution affecting waterways in Iowa and elsewhere in the United States.

Polk County man wins $5M prize in Florida Lottery scratch-off game

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

Find a Central Florida location for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

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

Lakeland woman dies after vehicle overturns, hits light pole in Polk County, deputies say

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 Sheriffโ€™s Office.

US 17-92 shut down in Polk County as deputies investigate fatal crash involving car, semitruck

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 sheriffโ€™s office.

Teens charged in fatal school shooting get separate trials

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 look for man Auburndale involved in fatal hit-and-run crash

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.

2 dead, several hurt in 5-vehicle crash in Polk County

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

9-year old girl, mother help rescue drowning man from swimming pool

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.

2 found dead after hostage situation in Polk County

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

Legoland Florida launches special buy one, get one 50% off deals

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

1 dead, 10 injured when migrant worker bus collides head-on with tanker in Florida

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 sheriffโ€™s officials.

Lakeland man arrested minutes after hit-and-run crash that killed bicyclist, sheriffโ€™s office says

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 Sheriffโ€™s Office.

Silver Alert ends as missing Lakeland man with Alzheimerโ€™s found in Pinellas County, Polk deputies say

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

Report: Student was landing when 2 small planes collided

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.

Polk County confirms first case of rabies in 2023 after bat tests positive

The first case of rabies in 2023 has been confirmed in Polk County, according to the sheriffโ€™s office.

Walmart to cut 400 jobs at distribution center in Davenport

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

Mystery shooting leaves dirt biker dead in Florida

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

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