An appeals court Thursday upheld a ruling that allowed civil lawsuits to move forward against Scot Peterson, a former Broward County sheriff’s deputy and school-resource officer who was accused of ...

When a deputy spotted Young and attempted to speak to him, he "physically assaulted" the deputy — ripping the deputy's gun ...

A very public bowel movement was put to use when a Florida couple needed a distraction for large-scale shoplifting, according ...

Here are some of the key events in the infighting rending Polk County government, dating from the disputed choice of county administrator.

PCsO Press Release The Polk County Sheriff's Office was involved in a foot pursuit of a sexual offender suspect near the 700-Block of North Lorri Avenue in Lakeland that began at approximately 2:46 PM ...

Olivia Maldonado was shot and killed at a flea market in Arcadia by her ex-boyfriend, sheriff's deputies said.

A Hardee County corrections officer was arrested in Polk County for DUI and property damage after hitting a sign.

A Polk County sex offender accused of assaulting a deputy on Thursday was arrested after he was caught hiding in Lake Bonnet, ...

A large manhunt took place in Polk County Thursday after a fleeing suspect reportedly grabbed a deputy's gun, pointed it at ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in identifying a pair of suspects who allegedly stole ...

HAVEN, Fla. - A Winter Haven man has been arrested for allegedly smashing the front door of a store and then returning the ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A man wanted in Oregon for multiple child sexual abuse charges has been apprehended in Polk County thanks ...