Polk County, Florida, Sheriff
Polk County Sheriff’s Office to hold final haunted jail tours
This year’s theme for the haunted jail tour is “Reign of Fear,” the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release Monday. These haunted tours will be the sheriff’s office’s final tours.
Three dead in two-vehicle accident in northeast Polk County, sheriff's office says
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says a late Sunday accident in the northeastern part of the county claimed three lives
Florida couple welcomes baby in sheriff's office parking lot: deputies
A Florida mom gave birth to a baby girl in parking lot of a Polk County Sheriff's Office substation on Saturday morning, deputies said.
Florida mother gives birth in Polk County Sheriff’s Office parking lot
A Florida newborn is the proud owner of a talking Sheriff Grady Judd doll after she decided to make her way into the world in the parking lot of a Polk County Sheriff’s Office substation.
Baby, pull over! Couple welcomes newborn at Polk County Sheriff’s Office substation
Micah and Diam were on their way to the hospital around 7 a.m. on Saturday so Diam could give birth to their child, however, the baby couldn’t wait.
Woman gives birth in Florida police station parking lot, officers shower baby with gifts
Officers from Polk County Sheriff's Office shower couple Micah and Diam with gifts after Diam gives birth in the parking lot of their Southwest District Office.
Nine hurt in chain-reaction crash that included truck dragging people, Florida cops say
In all, five adults and four juveniles were hurt, including two people who were dragged along the road by the truck, the Polk ...
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Polk County’s annual Haunted Jail Tour returns for 'one last time'
The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced the dates for their annual Haunted Jail Tour. Visitors can celebrate spooky season ...
Superintendent, sheriff warn of rise in students making threats against schools in Polk
In the 28 days since school began in August, law enforcement had arrested 24 students for making threats, Polk Superintendent ...
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17-year-old murders mom in Polk County after killing dad in 2023, officials say
A 17-year-old was arrested on Sunday for murdering his mother in Auburndale, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
9 hurt in chain-reaction crash that included truck dragging people, Florida cops say
In all, five adults and four juveniles were hurt, including two people who were dragged along the road by the truck, the Polk ...
Polk County expected to pass budget that will raise trash fees and most property tax bills
The tentative Polk County budget for 2024-25 is expected to pass Monday after a final public hearing. Here's why many will be ...
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Polk County Sheriff: 19 Gang Members From Winter Haven, Haines City, And Waverly Arrested
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 19 gang members involved in a series of violent crimes, including drive-by ...
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Child, 5 others injured in Polk County crash near US-27
Six people, including a child, were injured in a crash near US-27 in Polk County, according to the sheriff's office.