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

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 ...

Wayne Volz, 34, was killed in a shootout with police that began at his parents' house, when he attacked both of them and said ...

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

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 ...

Florida authorities arrested five suspected members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua in connection with a string of retail thefts, and one of the suspects was seen sobbing during his interview ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Easter came a few days early this year for animals at The Florida Aquarium. The team prepared enrichment experiences for two critters, Cayenne, a tamandua or lesser anteater, and ...

A seasonal forecast released by the Climate Prediction Center on Thursday shows a warmer-than-average outlook for nearly ...