Double Trouble: Lakeland Traffic Stop Leads To “BOGO” Arrest For Polk County Deputies
LAKELAND, Fla. – A routine traffic stop Sunday night near Lakeland turned into a “Buy One Get One” arrest for Deputy Ellerbe of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, leading to two individuals being taken into custody on a variety of charges. At approximately 10:35 p.m. on...
Hillsborough County teacher tried to smuggle guns to foreign country: US Attorney
A former Hillsborough County high school teacher had pleaded guilty to conspiring to provide firearms to a transnational criminal organization, U.S. Attorney Greg Kehoe's office announced.
11-ft alligator swam off with woman in Polk County after ‘death roll,’ FWC report...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation released another report this week on a deadly alligator attack in Polk County last month.
Armed convicted felon tells Winter Haven police he was asked to hold the drugs...
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - A man who is accused of stealing a vehicle and having a gun and drugs could face felony life charges because he is a convicted felon. Winter Haven police said they got a call around 8 p.m. on Saturday from a man reporting a stolen vehicle.
Caught In Lakeland: Altamonte Springs Trio Nabbed In Stolen Orange County Mazda
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Three young men from Altamonte Springs discovered Friday evening that Polk County law enforcement takes a dim view of criminal activity, particularly when it involves stolen vehicles, firearms, and masks. The trio, now identified as Schuyler Barry-Austin (19), Vertrelle Walker, Jr. (21), and...
Polk County to Help Six Hospitals Cover Medical Services for Uninsured Residents
Polk County commissioners have voiced their intent to help provide medical services to uninsured residents now that they have approved compensating six area hospitals through the adoption of an Assessment Resolution. At a recent meeting on Tues., June 17, 2025, the Polk County Board of County Commissioners voted...
Alligator Attack on 20 Kayakers Leaves Woman with Severed Arm, as Man Pokes It...
Christiane Salvador, 64, was paddling a canal in Florida when she sustained her wound, according to a new report
Wanted Florida Man Who Taunted Sheriff On Social Media Arrested
A Florida man with multiple felony warrants for his arrest pushed his luck too far deliberately taunting the local sheriff on social media, and was ultimately caught this week, authorities said. Aaron Donta Johnson, 29, had a warrant out for his arrest for allegedly violating his pre-trial release conditions, and...
Florida leaders, public react to Iran strike, expanding St. Pete housing and saying goodbye...
Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here's what you need to know today. High temperatures will reach into the low to mid 90s. It will feel close to 100 in the afternoon when you factor in the humidity. Scattered thunderstorms will develop on the east side of the state and will move...
60 missing kids rescued in Florida’s largest child rescue operation, AG says
Attorney General James Uthmeier and law enforcement officials announce the results of Operation Dragon Eye.
