Wanted man dies after charging at Polk County deputy with knife
A man wanted for burglary and theft was shot and killed after charging at a Polk County deputy with a knife, according to Sheriff Grady Judd. Deputies were trying to track down 37-year-old John Snyder for burglary and theft when they located him just before midnight on Friday. Judd says that this incident marks three Fridays in a row where his deputies were forced to shoot at a suspect.
Wanted Florida man killed after charging at Polk County deputy with knife: PCSO
One man is dead after Polk County deputies say he charged at one of them with a knife, forcing them to fire several shots near Harvey's Supermarket in Lakeland.
5 undocumented immigrants linked to Venezuelan 'Tren De Argua' gang arrested in Florida: officials
Officials say five undocumented immigrants, believed to be members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, have been arrested in a string of liquor thefts and robberies in Florida.
Florida football coach arrested after inappropriate actions
A Polk County high school teacher is out of a job after allegations of sexual misconduct and voyeurism with students. Tyler Eden, 31, was the head football coach at Bartow High School. FOX 35's Carla Byron explains what happened.
Florida school football coach arrested for inappropriate behavior with students
On Wednesday, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd hosted a press conference on a teacher and head football coach at Bartow High School who is facing serious charges, accused of inappropriate behavior toward multiple female students. Tyler Eden, 31, is facing multiple charges and is being held currently at the Polk County Jail.
Sheriff Grady Judd announces arrest of high school teacher
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 charges. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a news conference about his arrest on Thursday morning.
Florida man sets camper on fire, punches K-9 after domestic violence incident: PCSO
A man faces a list of charges after Polk County deputies say he violently threatened his partner, then set his camper on fire and punched a K-9 repeatedly as deputies tried to arrest him.
Lakeland Police searching for missing 13-year-old girl, last seen Monday evening
The Lakeland Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 13-year-old girl last seen Monday evening.
Florida woman accused of hitting estranged husband's girlfriend with car: PCSO
A woman faces an attempted murder charge after Polk County deputies say she purposely hit another woman with her car after spotting the victim with the suspect's estranged husband.
Grady Judd: Man with knife who wanted to be shot, killed by deputy in Lake Wales
A Polk County sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man Friday afternoon after the man came at them with a knife, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Polk County assistant principal accused of having teen student rub her feet
An assistant principal in Polk County is under arrest, accused of inappropriate behavior with a 13-year-old student.
Dashcam video helps catch road rage suspect accused of pointing gun at truck: PCSO
A man faces charges days after Polk County deputies say he pointed a gun at two men during a road rage incident, with dashcam video from the victims' truck helping investigators catch the suspect.
Polk County sheriff pushes to speed up immigration enforcement
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd wants to speed up the removal of undocumented immigrants in Florida. The sheriff is on the state's new Immigration Enforcement Board. The group wants President Donald Trump to sign executive orders giving local law enforcement more power to enforce the laws.
Florida man honored after rescuing toddler from burning car
A Lakeland man just received one of the most prestigious civilian awards in the country, the Carnegie Award for heroism. He put his life on the line to try and save two kids from a burning car after DUI crash. He was able to save one toddler, and is now close with the little boy and his mom.
Undocumented immigrant uses U.S. citizen’s identity fraudulently to get a job in Winter Haven: PCSO
A man, who the Polk County Sheriff’s Office says is in the country illegally, has been arrested for fraud.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd on Florida immigration law
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd explains how law enforcement in Florida is tackling immigration.
11 people arrested for breaking into Florida man's home
Eleven people in Polk County are accused of squatting in a vacant home that belongs to an active-duty Air Force member. The man called the sheriff's office from North Dakota after noticing an alarming spike in his electricity bill.
Grady Judd: 'Cranker colony’ busted, 11 arrested amid burglary investigation of Air Force member’s home
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says 11 ‘ne’er-do-wells and crankers’ have been arrested during an investigation at a vacant active-duty Air Force member’s home.
Suspected drunk driver with child in car kills retired Polk County deputy: PCSO
An accused drunk driver is behind bars after investigators say he hit and killed a retired Polk County deputy on Monday night.
Winter Haven PD stands by officers after incident involving child who had hands behind back
The Winter Haven Police Department is standing behind its officers, but also signaling potential changes, after an incident on Tuesday afternoon involving a small child that sparked strong reactions on social media.