Polk County, Florida, Sheriff
Polk County Sheriff’s Office to hold final haunted jail tours
This year’s theme for the haunted jail tour is “Reign of Fear,” the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release Monday. These haunted tours will be the sheriff’s office’s final tours.
Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating two serious crashes that injured 6 and killed one
Two very serious motor vehicle crashes that happened fifteen minutes a part, are under investigation by the Polk County Sheriff's Office Sunday night. Six people have been injured and one died at the scene of the crash.
Three dead in two-vehicle accident in northeast Polk County, sheriff's office says
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says a late Sunday accident in the northeastern part of the county claimed three lives
Baby, pull over! Couple welcomes newborn at Polk County Sheriff’s Office substation
Micah and Diam were on their way to the hospital around 7 a.m. on Saturday so Diam could give birth to their child, however, the baby couldn’t wait.
Florida mother gives birth in Polk County Sheriff’s Office parking lot
A Florida newborn is the proud owner of a talking Sheriff Grady Judd doll after she decided to make her way into the world in the parking lot of a Polk County Sheriff’s Office substation.
Woman gives birth in Florida police station parking lot, officers shower baby with gifts
Officers from Polk County Sheriff's Office shower couple Micah and Diam with gifts after Diam gives birth in the parking lot of their Southwest District Office.
Florida couple welcomes baby in sheriff's office parking lot: deputies
A Florida mom gave birth to a baby girl in parking lot of a Polk County Sheriff's Office substation on Saturday morning, deputies said.
Florida baby born in parking lot of Polk County Sheriff's Office substation: deputies
Polk County’s annual Haunted Jail Tour returns for 'one last time'
BARTOW, Fla. - The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced the dates for their annual Haunted Jail Tour. Visitors can ...
Superintendent, sheriff warn of rise in students making threats against schools in Polk
In the 28 days since school began in August, law enforcement had arrested 24 students for making threats, Polk Superintendent ...
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Child, 5 others injured in Polk County crash near US-27
Six people, including a child, were injured in a crash near US-27 in Polk County, according to the sheriff's office.
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Polk County Sheriff: 19 Gang Members From Winter Haven, Haines City, And Waverly Arrested
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 19 gang members involved in a series of violent crimes, including drive-by ...
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Florida lawyer swindled over $1.5M from trust fund set up for Pennsylvania siblings: Sheriff
Florida, attorney was arrested for stealing nearly $2 million from a trust set up for a Pennsylvania brother and sister by their now-deceased father. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said during ...
24 students arrested in Polk County for making threats, officials say
Twenty-four students have started the school year in Polk County in handcuffs and kicked out of school after making threats, ...
Polk County expected to pass budget that will raise trash fees and most property tax bills
The tentative Polk County budget for 2024-25 is expected to pass Monday after a final public hearing. Here's why many will be ...
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“PR1V4T3” Plate Not So Private: Florida Man’s Wild Ride Ends In Arrest In Polk County
It seems someone was trying to live up to their license plate a little too literally. Jerome Jermaine Fox, a 41-year-old from ...