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.” ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

A Florida man who held his parents hostage for several hours Friday is dead following a shootout with law enforcement that left one deputy and one police officer wounded, officials said. Polk County S ...

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 ...

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 ...

Terrifying moments unfolded on the Florida State University campus Thursday when two were killed and six were injured in a mass shooting.