A woman is accused of intentionally relieving herself as distraction so her shoplifting partner could steal nearly $500 worth of items from a Mulberry retail store, according ...

James Arthur Ray, 67, a self-styled self-help “guru” whose sweat lodge retreat event led to the death of three people in ...

A very public bowel movement was put to use when a Florida couple needed a distraction for large-scale shoplifting, according ...

A Polk County Sheriff's Office report says Supervisor Tom Hockensmith allegedly threatened to fight other supervisors over John Norris' firing.

Here are some of the key events in the infighting rending Polk County government, dating from the disputed choice of county administrator.

When a deputy spotted Young and attempted to speak to him, he "physically assaulted" the deputy — ripping the deputy's gun ...

PCsO Press Release The Polk County Sheriff's Office was involved in a foot pursuit of a sexual offender suspect near the 700-Block of North Lorri Avenue in Lakeland that began at approximately 2:46 PM ...

Olivia Maldonado was shot and killed at a flea market in Arcadia by her ex-boyfriend, sheriff's deputies said.

A Hardee County corrections officer was arrested in Polk County for DUI and property damage after hitting a sign.

A Polk County sex offender accused of assaulting a deputy on Thursday was arrested after he was caught hiding in Lake Bonnet, ...

LAKELAND, Fla. - A dramatic pursuit unfolded in Lakeland on Thursday, January 9, 2025, as deputies apprehended a registered ...

A large manhunt took place in Polk County Thursday after a fleeing suspect reportedly grabbed a deputy's gun, pointed it at ...