Florida crime news
July 22, 2026
News, Polk County
Lakeland Man Arrested in Zephyrhills Human Trafficking Operation on Child Sex Charges
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL — A 69-year-old Lakeland man was among eight people arrested during a four-day undercover enforcement operation in Zephyrhills…
July 15, 2026
News, Polk County
Auburndale Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Allegedly Ramming Sheriff’s Vehicle
AUBURNDALE, FL —July 13, 2026 — An Auburndale man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he battered his…
July 14, 2026
News, Polk County
Bartow Man Charged with Felony After Allegedly Striking Ex-Girlfriend’s Boyfriend While He Slept
BARTOW, FL – June 28, 2026 — Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd highlighted an unusual battery arrest during his morning…
July 13, 2026
News, Polk County
Deputy Shoots Suspect After Patrol Vehicle Rammed Head-On
AUBURNDALE, FL (July 13, 2026) — The 10th Judicial Circuit Officer-Involved Deadly Incident Task Force is investigating a deputy-involved shooting…
July 12, 2026
News, Osceola County
Child Fatally Shot in Kissimmee; Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Investigating
KISSIMMEE, FL — SUNDAY, July 12, 2026 — A young child has died after a shooting Sunday afternoon in Kissimmee.…
July 10, 2026
News, Orange County
Nearly 38 Years Later, Orlando Police Make Arrest in Unsolved Murder
ORLANDO, FL — A suspect has been arrested nearly 38 years after the 1988 murder of Diane Matthews, thanks to…
July 01, 2026
News, Polk County
Lakeland Man Arrested After Crashing Into Ambulance and Fleeing the Scene
LAKELAND, FL – Lakeland man is facing felony charges after deputies say he caused a crash involving an ambulance transporting…
June 26, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Jail Nurse Arrested on Cocaine Possession Charge
WINTER HAVEN, FL – A contracted nurse who worked inside the Polk County Sheriff’s Office South County Jail was arrested…
June 26, 2026
News, Polk County
Davenport Woman Faces Animal Cruelty Charges After Deputies Rescue Five Neglected Dogs
DAVENPORT, FL – A Davenport woman already in custody on traffic-related charges is now facing additional criminal charges after deputies…
June 24, 2026
News, Polk County
Sheriff’s Office Solves April Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Polk City
POLK CITY, FL — Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide detectives have arrested two men in connection with a fatal…