WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Five illegal immigrants suspected of dozens of crimes in Central Florida as part of the Venezuelan gang ...

For the third time in three weeks, Polk County sheriff’s deputies have fatally shot a suspect who attacked or threatened them, Sheriff Grady Judd said early April 26. “It’s the third Friday ...

One man is dead after being shot by a Polk County deputy late Friday night.Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the suspect, 37-year-old John Snyder, advanced on deputies and ignored commands to ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — A 37-year-old man was shot to death by Polk County Sheriff's deputies after allegedly charging at them with a knife Friday night. John Snyder had outstanding warrants for ...

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the suspect, 37-year-old John Snyder, advanced on deputies and ignored commands to drop a knife he was wielding. Judd said Snyder had outstanding warrants for ...

BARTOW, Fla. — A man is dead after shooting a Polk County deputy and a Bartow police officer during a "gunfight" Friday in Bartow, according to Sheriff Grady Judd. It started around 11:30 a.m ...

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said during a news conference Friday evening that the shootout with 34-year-old Wayne Volz occurred at a Bartow shopping center. The area is about 60 miles southwest ...

Tyler Eden, 31, is accused of inappropriate behavior with three female students at Bartow High School. Eden is the school's head football coach as well as a teacher. He faces felony and misdemeanor ...

LAKE WALES, Fla. (WFLA) — Sheriff Grady Judd released details about a deputy-involved shooting that happened in Lake Wales Friday. The Polk County Sheriff reported that around 12:52 p.m ...