Video: Suspect caught stealing package from porch
A man with an extensive criminal history is back in jail after admitting to police that he stole a package off a Davenport home's porch because a friend dared him to do it, according to police. Courtesy: Davenport Police Department.
‘We’re gonna lock y’all up’: 8 charged after fight on Lake Winterset, sheriff says
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is holding a press conference Tuesday morning regarding an ongoing issue on Lake Winterset.
Davenport Bathroom Break Bandit Busted In Haines City Firearm Heist
HAINES CITY, Fla. – A late July firearm theft from a Haines City residence has been solved, with a Davenport woman now facing multiple charges after a Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) detective traced the stolen weapon to a local pawn shop. According to a report from the...
All lanes now open on I-4 in Lakeland after fatal crash
All lanes are closed on I-4 in Lakeland due to a fatal crash.
Lakeland Teen Arrested After ‘Donut’ Attempt In New Car
LAKELAND, Fla. – A late-night joyride ended with an arrest for an 18-year-old Lakeland man early Tuesday morning. Just after midnight, a Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy saw a white Chrysler 300 spinning its tires in the intersection of Banana Road and North Campbell Road, according to an incident report.
6-Year-Old Airlifted to Hospital After Dog Attack in Lakeland
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a dog bite incident that occurred on Thursday evening near Highway 92 and Combee Road. At 8:21 p.m., Polk County emergency dispatch received a call reporting a child injured by a dog. Polk County Fire Rescue and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office...
Midnight Mustang Stop In Polk County Leads To Missouri Fugitive’s Arrest
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A traffic stop early last Wednesday morning led to the arrest of a St. Louis man wanted on charges in his home state. Shortly after midnight on Wednesday, August 6th, a red 2004 Ford Mustang with a Missouri license plate was pulled over by a Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy. The driver,...
From Prison To Perpetrator: Polk County Man Arrested Less Than 3 Weeks After Prison...
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Stephan Rice IV, who was released from a four-year sentence for grand theft motor vehicle on June 12, 2025, is back in police custody. According to a detective with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), Rice burglarized a vehicle in Polk City and stole a wallet on June 30, less than three weeks...
Homeschooling in Florida Jumps Nearly 50% as Parents Ditch Classrooms
The Sunshine State has seen a 46 percent increase in homeschooling since the 2019-2020 school year.
WATCH: Flames erupt from pickup in Winter Haven parking lot
A pickup truck became engulfed in flames in a Winter Haven parking lot on Monday.
