A Polk County deputy is recovering and a man is dead after deputies shot him in Frostproof. Sheriff Grady Judd said deputies ...

Polk Sheriff Grady Judd said the suspect smashed one of the deputies in the head, splitting his head open, while they were ...

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the deputy was taken to Lakeland Regional Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.

One person was killed, and a deputy was severely injured, in a deputy-involved shooting on Friday in Polk County, officials say.

Florida is prepared for anti-immigration enforcement protests being organized by a coalition of dozens of groups called No ...

A Dundee man was arrested Saturday after allegedly firing a gun during a road rage incident that shattered another driver’s ...

A 16-year-old boy was charged with attempted first-degree murder after Polk County deputies said he ambushed a 19-year-old man he planned to fight by firing shots at him and his car.

If Florida protesters find themselves inspired by rioters against immigration crackdowns happening in Los Angeles, they ...

A former police officer who was fired for drinking on the job was accused of driving under the influence in Polk County.

The former cop was found driving with a blood alcohol content of more than twice the legal limit, officials said.

Investigators said the teen suspect admitted to owning the gun, ordering the switch online, and installing it himself. They also said he told detectives when shooting it he "felt like Superman." ...

Florida authorities say a former Connecticut police officer was arrested for DUI Saturday night after nearly crashing into a ...