Tuesday

10 November 2026

Polk County jail

Toy Story Land Employee at Disney Arrested in Polk County Undercover Predator Sting

DAVENPORT, FL — A Toy Story Land employee at Walt Disney World was arrested after traveling to meet someone he…

Local Business Owner Helps Incarcerated Women Build Skills at Polk County Jail

LAKELAND, FL — A Polk State College graduate and local business owner will be featured in an upcoming documentary highlighting…

Lakeland Woman Charged After Autopsy Finds Three Impact Injuries to Infant’s Head

LAKELAND, FL — Jessica Vlasac, 42, of Lakeland, was arrested Thursday and charged with aggravated child abuse resulting in the…

Haines City Undercover Operation Uncovers More Than 50 Fake Veterinary Certificates

HAINES CITY, FL — An Orlando woman was arrested in Haines City following a multi-county investigation that uncovered more than…

Grandmother Charged After 17-Month-Old Dies in Vehicle in Winter Haven

WINTER HAVEN, FL — Winter Haven police have arrested 74-year-old Karen Denise Benyard months after investigators say her 17-month-old granddaughter…

Stolen Bluetooth Speaker Connects to Victim’s Phone, Leads to Arrest

WINTER HAVEN, FL — A Winter Haven man was arrested after the Bluetooth speaker he allegedly stole started blasting music…

Florida Trooper Hospitalized After Crash During I-4 Pursuit in Lakeland

LAKELAND, FL — A Tallahassee man was arrested early Monday morning following a pursuit on Interstate 4 that began in…

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…

15 Vacationers Arrested After Coordinated Theft at Davenport Wawa

DAVENPORT, FL — Fifteen people, including three juveniles, were arrested after deputies say they carried out a coordinated retail theft…

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…