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Florida woman arrested after attempting to use stolen checks to buy $450 worth of plants: Deputies

Florida woman arrested after attempting to use stolen checks to buy $450 worth of plants: Deputies

A Florida woman was arrested in July after she tried to use a check-in somebody else's name to purchase $450 worth of plants, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

August 7, 2024 3:34pm EDT
Rabid cat in Polk County dies day after biting owner trying to break up feline fight: PCSO

Rabid cat in Polk County dies day after biting owner trying to break up feline fight: PCSO

A cat is the third confirmed case of rabies in Polk County this year. 

July 23, 2024 5:44pm EDT
Mother killed, children injured during crash near Davenport: Deputies

Mother killed, children injured during crash near Davenport: Deputies

Investigators suspect speed and “impairment" were factors in a deadly crash near Davenport on Friday night.

July 20, 2024 12:05pm EDT
Deputies shot, killed man who hit grandmother with car in Winter Haven: PCSO

Deputies shot, killed man who hit grandmother with car in Winter Haven: PCSO

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that ended with a 19-year-old suspect dead in Winter Haven.

July 12, 2024 10:58pm EDT
Dollar General shoplifting suspect takes Uber to steal from store: Grady Judd

Dollar General shoplifting suspect takes Uber to steal from store: Grady Judd

An Uber driver helped Polk County deputies catch a suspected shoplifter. 

July 12, 2024 11:14am EDT
Polk County man arrested for exposing himself to women at Winter Haven Walmart

Polk County man arrested for exposing himself to women at Winter Haven Walmart

A Polk County man was arrested for exposing himself to multiple women at a Walmart in Winter Haven in separate incidents.

July 12, 2024 8:46am EDT
Grady Judd: ‘Violent offender’ hiding from deputies falls through ceiling, gets bit by K-9

Grady Judd: ‘Violent offender’ hiding from deputies falls through ceiling, gets bit by K-9

A K-9 with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office took a bite out of crime when it sunk its teeth into a suspect trying to hide from law enforcement officers.   

July 10, 2024 5:15pm EDT
High-speed pursuit involving stolen pickup ends in Polk County crash, deputies say

High-speed pursuit involving stolen pickup ends in Polk County crash, deputies say

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said a high-speed chase involving a stolen vehicle ended in a crash on State Road 60 near Bonnie Mine Road, east of Mulberry.

July 9, 2024 9:58pm EDT
Polk County deputy resigns after arrest on domestic violence charges

Polk County deputy resigns after arrest on domestic violence charges

A deputy has resigned after his arrest on domestic violence charges, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

July 5, 2024 5:45pm EDT
Florida man called 911 about having phony 'suicidal thoughts' so he could hitch free ride to Tampa: Deputies

Florida man called 911 about having phony 'suicidal thoughts' so he could hitch free ride to Tampa: Deputies

A Florida man hoping to get a free ride to Tampa was arrested after he called 911 and lied about having suicidal thoughts in an attempt to get Baker acted, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said.

July 4, 2024 2:44pm EDT
Florida man steals pantry truck donated by Polk Sheriff’s Charities filled with $25K of food: Grady Judd

Florida man steals pantry truck donated by Polk Sheriff’s Charities filled with $25K of food: Grady Judd

A wanted Polk County man may have let his craving for potato salad get the best of him when Sheriff Grady Judd says he took off in a food pantry truck and shared stolen snacks with his friends. 

July 3, 2024 10:59am EDT
Correctional officer honking his horn to 'drive faster’ calls 911 after getting traffic citation: PCSO

Correctional officer honking his horn to 'drive faster’ calls 911 after getting traffic citation: PCSO

An officer at the Polk Correctional Institute has been arrested after deputies say he called 911 because he was upset he got a citation for repeatedly honking his horn while driving.

July 1, 2024 3:41pm EDT
Florida Crime Files: Deputy drank 3 coffee mugs of whiskey before reporting to work: Sheriff

Florida Crime Files: Deputy drank 3 coffee mugs of whiskey before reporting to work: Sheriff

A Florida deputy was arrested for allegedly reporting to work drunk, a New Jersey man is accused of flying to Florida to attack a gamer over online dispute, and a Florida dad was arrested after his 15-month-old daughter ate his freshly rolled weed joint: Here's FOX 35's Florida Crime Files.

June 30, 2024 11:05am EDT
Florida toddler critically hurt after 'crazy' mom runs him and his dad over: Sheriff Grady Judd

Florida toddler critically hurt after 'crazy' mom runs him and his dad over: Sheriff Grady Judd

A Florida mother was taken to jail after deputies said she intentionally ran over a 25-year-old man who was holding their 16-month-old son following an argument Monday afternoon

June 26, 2024 7:59am EDT
Florida Crime Files: McDonald's employee shoots at customer in drive-thru, police say

Florida Crime Files: McDonald's employee shoots at customer in drive-thru, police say

A Florida Mcdonald's worker is accused of shooting at a customer during a drive-thru dispute, a Florida uncle is accused of whacking his nephew in the head with a hammer over a poor paint job, and a Florida man is accused of smacking his girlfriend over a ‘honey bun’ pastry: Here's FOX 35's Florida Crime Files.

June 23, 2024 11:39am EDT
Publix selling rare plant in these Florida cities

Publix selling rare plant in these Florida cities

On Thursday, Publix announced that a rare plant will be in stores for a limited time only!

June 21, 2024 1:17pm EDT
Florida McDonald's employee shoots at customers over drive-thru dispute: police

Florida McDonald's employee shoots at customers over drive-thru dispute: police

A McDonald's employee was arrested last week in Lakeland after she started shooting at customers following a dispute at the drive-through window, according to police.

June 17, 2024 11:50pm EDT
Florida woman who allegedly robbed former McDonald's workplace at gunpoint was recognized by employees

Florida woman who allegedly robbed former McDonald's workplace at gunpoint was recognized by employees

A woman was arrested after she allegedly committed an armed robbery at the McDonald's she used to work at.

June 11, 2024 11:14am EDT
Auburndale family mourns 5-year-old killed in drunk-driving crash: "She will be remembered"

Auburndale family mourns 5-year-old killed in drunk-driving crash: "She will be remembered"

An Auburndale family is mourning the loss of a five-year-old girl who deputies say was killed by a drunk driver.

June 10, 2024 4:52pm EDT
These Central Florida counties are now under burn bans: June 2024

These Central Florida counties are now under burn bans: June 2024

A burn ban is used to help prevent wildfires when the county is experiencing dry weather and no rain is expected in the near future. Currently, a handful of Central Florida counties have burn bans in effect.

June 6, 2024 3:53pm EDT
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