A woman is accused of intentionally relieving herself as distraction so her shoplifting partner could steal nearly $500 worth of items from a Mulberry retail store, according ...

It wasn't related to the crash at Kathleen Road and George Jenkins Boulevard. A suspect was running from the Polk Sheriff's ...

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.

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

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

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 ...

According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the burglary happened at the Putnam’s Landing Subdivision on Dec. 21. Several ...