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Category: Polk County

Polk County News

*BREAKING NEWS* Officer-Involved Shooting in Bartow: Two Officers and Suspect Injured

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Bartow Police Department are currentlyinvestigating an officer-involved shooting in Bartow. A PCSO deputy and…

Criminal illegal aliens linked to Venezuelan Tren De Argua gang arrested by Polk County Sheriff’s Office

 April 18, 2025 – Criminal illegal aliens linked to Venezuelan Tren De Argua gang arrested by Polk County Sheriff’s Office…

Sheriff to Discuss Arrests of Illegal Alien Gang Members

Sheriff to Discuss Arrests of Illegal Alien Gang Members Sheriff Grady Judd will hold a press conference at 11:00 a.m.…

Lake Wales High School Students Safe After Shooting Disrupts FSU Campus Tour

In a story first reported by Sierra Rains at WFLA, four Lake Wales High School students and their chaperone were…

Lakeland Woman Arrested for Stealing Over $13,700 from Winter Haven NAPA Auto Parts Through Fraudulent Refunds: WHPD

A Lakeland woman has been arrested for stealing more than $13,700 from heremployer in Winter Haven. On April 16, 2025…

Hit-and-Run Crash Injures Pedestrian at Berkley Road in Auburndale

The Auburndale Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run incident that occurred on April 16, 2025, around 8:30 PM at the…

Draco Has Returned Home After Surgery

April 17, 2025 – Winter Haven, FL – Draco, a 10-year-old dog, is recovering well at home after being shot…

Bartow High School Football Coach Arrested for Inappropriate Conduct with Female Students

A 31-year-old male teacher and head football coach at Bartow High School was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office…

Winter Haven Police Arrest Suspect in Avenue Q NW Stabbing

– Update – An Auburndale man has been charged with Attempted 2nd Degree Murder after a stabbing occurred in Winter…

Draco Recovering After Surgery Following Shooting, Family Shares Positive Update

Draco, who recently underwent surgery due to an incident where he was shot by a deputy, is now in recovery.…