Polk County News

Polk County Deputies looking for driver in hit & run accident.

Firefighters came to the rescue of a Lakeland family and their four legged friend.

Polk County emergency workers say a person was hospitalized early Wednesday morning, after his arm became stuck in a piece of equipment.

Fourth animal this year tests positive for the virus in Polk County.

Crews working to clean up pesticide that spilled in Winter Haven.

Allyson Parham and Robert Gardner contended their child died because Tampa General didn't have the appropriate specialists on its staff to deal with the baby's infection.

His ex-girlfriend testified he forced her to have sex, pointed a gun at her head and threatened to post a sex tape on the Internet.

Cops say a weekend burglary netted $15,000 in stolen school bus tires and rims.

Crews arrived at 4035 Johnson Road, just off State Road 60, and found the home fully involved in flames

Two men turned themselves in Wednesday night for the murder of a man who was found in a phosphate pit.

According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, John Odom and his live in girlfriend Susan Wallen walked into a Ranger station at Tuskegee National Forest Park, just east of Montgomery, Alabama. Video

The body of a 25-year-old man was found in a Polk County lake Tuesday evening.

One person arrested in Lakeland mall shooting. Video

10 are still on the loose but their the caretakers believe it won't be long until they are all together.

A man was killed Sunday afternoon when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a SUV.

The teen stood before the church congregation to say he was sorry for damaging their cemetery. Video

The off duty deputy was passed out in his own vehicle with the lights on and the engine running.

Polk deputies say two young boys may be travelling with two "persons of interest" in a weekend double homicide. Video

30 year old Michael Pearce of Lakeland passed away before 2 this morning at Tampa General Hospital.

Investigators say 34 year old deputy Victor Diaz was going north on US 27 near the Florida Camp Inn Resort just before 4 am when he collided with a white pickup truck.

The sister of a Green Beret candidate from Pasco County says her brother died doing Army training he loved.

The victim's body was found in a phosphate pit near State Road 33.

25-year-old Jerad Moxley, a former Auburndale officer was released from jail Thursday.

An anonymous tip lead investigators to a convicted felon's car - housing a number of explosives, including a fake rocket launcher.

The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of a house fire early Wednesday morning on Sunshine Drive N. in Lakeland.

Lakeland Police say crooks may be trying to target the elderly by phone.

Deputies say 27 gravestones, some dating back to the 1800's, were overturned and damaged by vandals. Video

Three children were listed as trauma alerts and taken to the hospital. Two of them were taken by BayFlight, the other by ambulance.

Polk County detectives say one man is dead after a gun accidentally went off near Warner Southern College in Lake Wales.

Lakeland Fire was called to Parada Processing, 1248 George Jenkins Boulevard at 7:16 this morning, and requested assistance from Polk County's Hazmat team.

Pickup driver crossed the yellow line into the path of a semi-tractor trailer rig.

County Road 580 will be closed for several hours while authorities investigate a deadly crash.

Polk County deputies want to find a work release inmate from the Florida Department of Corrections.

4 wheeler was towing a bicyclist with a rope when the bike rider lost control.

Despite protests about a lack of information, the St. Petersburg City Council votes 7-1 to move towards a fall referendum in which city voters will be asked to vote on whether they want a new baseball park built at Al Lang Field.

One person is dead after a single vehicle rollover crash on County Line Road and Bird Dog Lane in Mulberry

The Polk County Sheriff's Office and the Florida Highway Patrol are investigating a deadly crash Tuesday morning, involving a car and a pedestrian. Video

A building in Oak Plaza was badly damaged by the crash.

The girl was playing with her sister in an above ground pool with parents nearby.

The fire was very close to a mobile home park in the North Alturas area but no homes were damaged.

A deputy's quick thinking helped end a string of retail burglaries throughout the county, the Polk Sheriff’s Office said Friday.

According to investigators, Esaw Brunson, 74, was helping children cross the street on Dr. J.A. Wilkshire Avenue in Lake Wales, when she was hit by a car.

Firefighters work to take down a wildfire.

5 year old child gets stuck in tree for nearly an hour Video

Investigators have identified the suspect in the murders of 2 local DJ's and a friend as 19 year old Davion Parson of Lakeland. Video

Polk County emergency crews battled a 1-alarm fire at an Auburndale Body shop just before 6:00 a.m. Tuesday. Video

Two inside the car injured after the car flips near Alturas Road.

2-year-old girl run over by riding lawn mower.

25 fire crews are the scene now but say it is 75% contained.

Polk County firefighters are working a 2 1/2 to 3 acre brush fire near Toronja Drive and Valencia Drive inside Indian Lake Estates, east of Lake Wales.