Grady Judd is woke now
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd knows his county. After all, he’s been elected six times, and loves to get in front of a camera and say colloquial phrases like, “They don’t know beans from buttermilk about what’s happening in this community.” But Judd recently defended non-violent illegal migrants, which is a cardinal...
‘Please help me’: 37yo Florida man asleep in family home suddenly swallowed whole by...
Jeffrey Bush was sleeping peacefully in his room right before the unthinkable happened.
Three people arrested in multi-state vehicle theft ring tied to Florida chop shop
FLORIDA — Three men have been arrested in connection with a multi-state vehicle theft ring that operated out of a chop shop in Hillsborough County, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators say the suspects targeted high-end vehicles from dealerships, auctions and recent buyers across...
3 arrested after reported kidnapping in Hillsborough County
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Three people were arrested after a reported kidnapping in Hillsborough County, the sheriff’s office said. Deputies responded to a report of a kidnapping at about 6 a.m. on March 15, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said the victim was approached...
BARTOW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Bartow Regional Medical Center has named Kofi A. Cash, D.Sc., FACHE, as its new director of operations, effective March 9, strengthening the hospital’s executive leadership team during a period of significant expansion and regional growth. Cash brings more than 15 years of hospital leadership experience across...
Rep. Canady’s staff holds mobile office hours March 18 in Lakeland
The staff of state Rep. Jennifer Canady, R-Lakeland, will hold mobile office hours March 18 at the Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Drive. Mobile office hours are held on the third Wednesday of each month. Constituents are invited to stop by to discuss legislative issues, receive assistance with state...
Procession to honor Maj. Cody Khork Wednesday
On Wednesday, the community will honor a local hero killed overseas. Major Cody Khork will land in Lakeland Wednesday afternoon and will be escorted through the county that made him who he was. FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports.
Lakeland Man Back Behind Bars After I-4 Traffic Stop Reveals Suspended License
Jose Enrique Navarro, Jr. of Lakeland (PCSO) LAKELAND, Fla. – A Lakeland man with a...
Polk County Board of Commissioners approve revised sand mine project in Lake Wales
In a four to one vote, Polk County commissioners approved Mammoth Grove Mine, which will be built east of Lake Wales off of State Road 60 and near an already existing sand mine. In December, the Planning Commission rejected the project after overwhelming opposition from nearby homeowners. The owner of...
Polk County approves measure targeting unauthorized signs in public right-of-ways
Polk County Commissioners approved a measure that will fine people for placing unauthorized signs in public right-of-ways, such as banners and other large displays.

















