Thomas Hicks, 68, of Lakeland, faces numerous charges including human trafficking and using a computer to seduce a child.
An ongoing search for a West Virginia woman wanted on felony charges ended quietly in Polk County this week. On Thursday, May ...
A multi‑day undercover sweep across Central Florida dubbed "Polk Around and Find Out" ended with 266 arrests, dozens of ...
A Florida woman was arrested after she drove onto a golf course while intoxicated and found with dozens of miniature bottles ...
Note: This story was revised to add a reported comment from Florida's attorney general. WINTER HAVEN — Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has found himself in the unusual position of reassuring residents ...
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida law enforcement officials held a news conference Monday on an investigation that dates back to 2021. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, Attorney General James Uthmeier ...
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Sheriff Grady Judd said anyone participating in so-called “teen takeovers” in Polk County will be taken to jail. “I want people to have fun this summer and enjoy the summer, ...