Two law enforcement officers were shot in Polk County Friday during a gunfight with a suspect who thought he was “Jesus and ...

In a news release from April 10, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 53-year-old Keiva Lark. The woman was the assistant principal of Lake Marion Creek Middle School and allegedly ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) and Bartow Police are investigating a shooting that injured a deputy and an officer.

A man in Florida who said he was 'Jesus and God' during a domestic dispute with his parents was shot and killed by police on ...

He’s not such a big bad guy when he’s locked up. Maybe he’s having visions of El Salvador prisons at some point in time in this future.” ...

Sunday — The finalists for seven awards (MVP, rookie of the year, coach of the year, clutch player of the year, defensive ...

Some of the rioters who tried to take over the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, are now considering running for office after ...

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said deceased suspect who'd pistol-whipped his own mother amid hostage situation, "we shot him -- a lot." ...

A 31-year-old teacher and head football coach at Bartow High School was arrested on April 2, 2025, following a Polk County Sheriff’s Office ...

Five suspected members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua are facing charges in connection with a string of retail thefts ...

Bartow High School's head football coach was arrested for inappropriate behavior towards female students, deputies said on ...

On April 18, 2025, a shooting incident in Bartow, Florida, left both a suspect and two police officers injured, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. The incident occurred at approximately 2:45 ...