A large manhunt took place in Polk County Thursday after a fleeing suspect reportedly grabbed a deputy's gun, pointed it at ...

A Polk County sex offender accused of assaulting a deputy on Thursday was arrested after he was caught hiding in Lake Bonnet, ...

It wasn't related to the crash at Kathleen Road and George Jenkins Boulevard. A suspect was running from the Polk Sheriff's ...

When a deputy spotted Young and attempted to speak to him, he "physically assaulted" the deputy — ripping the deputy's gun ...

Here are some of the key events in the infighting rending Polk County government, dating from the disputed choice of county administrator.

A very public bowel movement was put to use when a Florida couple needed a distraction for large-scale shoplifting, according ...

LAKELAND, Fla. - A dramatic pursuit unfolded in Lakeland on Thursday, January 9, 2025, as deputies apprehended a registered ...

A Hardee County corrections officer was arrested in Polk County for DUI and property damage after hitting a sign.

A Polk County Sheriff's Office report says Supervisor Tom Hockensmith allegedly threatened to fight other supervisors over John Norris' firing.

Olivia Maldonado was shot and killed at a flea market in Arcadia by her ex-boyfriend, sheriff's deputies said.

Calling people "mentally ill" based on their sexual identity and referring to women as "household objects" will now be allowed in the context of political discussions on social media giant Meta's ...

Bryant, a multi-Grammy nominated singer, beauty queen and Florida Orange Juice pitchwoman , passed away at her home in Oklahoma on Dec. 16. She was 84 ...