Polk County - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
5 days ago · More than 150 people, including a Disney employee and 25 illegal immigrants, have been arrested in an undercover human trafficking sweep in Polk County that also led to the rescue of four potential human trafficking victims.
Lakeland - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Sep 19, 2024 · A 16-year-old student at George Jenkins High School in Lakeland was arrested for threatening a mass shooting at a school, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said. September 5, 2024 3:50pm EDT
Polk County employee hit, killed by car during Hurricane Milton ...
Oct 10, 2024 · One person died in Polk County as Hurricane Milton moved through the region, Sheriff Grady Judd confirmed Thursday morning.
Hurricane Helene: Polk County updates & information
Sep 25, 2024 · Articles and videos about Hurricane Helene: Polk County updates & information on FOX 13 Tampa Bay.
Hurricane Milton: Polk County roads 'incredibly dangerous,' …
Oct 10, 2024 · The sheriff's office said many Polk County roads are "incredibly dangerous" and that deputies will not be able to clear most of these hazards until the winds and rain subside. READ: Hurricane Milton tracker: Category 1 storm continues to …
Two Polk County deputies seriously injured in shootout, suspect is ...
Apr 27, 2024 · Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd holds a news conference with the latest information on a shootout Saturday morning in Lakeland that seriously injured two deputies. Judd said a man in the vehicle, who hasn't been identified yet, did not cooperate with the deputy who asked him to get out of the car.
Winter Haven - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Jul 28, 2024 · VIDEO: Suspects accused of tunneling through wall to steal from Polk County thrift store. Two suspects are accused of tunneling through a Polk County business to break into a thrift store and rob it earlier this month, according to authorities. August 12, 2024 8:26am EDT
Polk County - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Sep 17, 2024 · Polk County says goodbye to curbside recycling, introduces two new 'green' initiatives. Polk County is discontinuing its curbside recycling program in its unincorporated areas next month, but they are implementing a pair of 'green' initiatives they say will protect the environment. September 10, 2024 5:24pm EDT
Human trafficking bust: Teacher, coaches among 228 arrested in …
Mar 5, 2024 · Polk County human trafficking bust: 228 arrested. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd gives an update on a human trafficking bust that led to 228 arrests and 13 potential victims rescued.
Hurricane Milton recovery in Polk County: How can residents get …
Oct 12, 2024 · Polk County’s Emergency Management Director Paul Womble held a news conference on Saturday laying out the recovery efforts underway after Hurricane Milton.