Polk task force investigating second officer-involved shooting, Judd says
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced a second officer-involved shooting incident Tuesday while discussing the death of a 21-year-old deputy who died in the line...
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Driver dies after running stop sign, crashing into tree in Lakeland
A person has died after their vehicle went off the road and hit a tree in Lakeland, authorities said....
Haines City man, 22, killed after losing control of ATV
HAINES CITY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Haines City man died Saturday night after an ATV incident in Polk County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol....
Police to conduct annual active shooter training at Bartow Middle School
The Bartow Police Department will conduct its annual active shooter training at Bartow Middle School on Tuesday and Thursday....
Polk County considering options for how South Florida Avenue should look
Lakeland city leaders are still trying to figure out how to improve South Florida avenue....
Open Season Sportsman’s Expo to kick off in Lakeland
The Open Season Sportsman's Expo has returned to Lakeland to feature the latest in hunting gear, equipment and products for those who are planning their...
New Polk K9 named after girl who lost life to cancer
The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced Friday it would name its newest K9 member after a very special 9-year-old girl who touched the hearts of...
'A fear factor': 100 poll workers needed for August primary, Polk election supervisor says
National reports of poll workers being threatened and harassed has caused some people to feel skittish about working on election day in Polk County, the...
Deputies search for suspects in Lakeland car burglaries
Polk County deputies are trying to identify the suspects in a string of car burglaries this week in Lakeland....
Polk Sheriff Grady Judd celebrates 50 years of service
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd celebrated his 50-year anniversary in law enforcement Thursday, according to a tweet from the sheriff's office....