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6 days ago · Man who violently beat wife with hammer shot, killed by Polk County deputy: PCSO. A man who was using a hammer to attack his wife was fatally shot by a Polk County deputy on Saturday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. November 9, …
Hurricane Milton: Polk County updates & information
Oct 8, 2024 · LAKELAND, Fla. - As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Polk County need to know. Sheriff Grady Judd spoke with FOX 13 News about how Polk County is preparing for impacts from Hurricane Milton.
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Oct 21, 2024 · A 16-year-old student at George Jenkins High School in Lakeland was arrested for threatening a mass shooting at a school, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said. September 5, 2024 3:50pm EDT
Polk County employee hit, killed by car during Hurricane Milton ...
Oct 10, 2024 · One person died in Polk County as Hurricane Milton moved through the region, Sheriff Grady Judd confirmed Thursday morning.
Human trafficking bust: Teacher, coaches among 228 arrested in …
Mar 5, 2024 · WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Nearly 230 people were arrested, and 13 potential victims were rescued during an 8-day multi-agency undercover human trafficking investigation in Polk County.
Hurricane Helene: Polk County updates & information
Sep 25, 2024 · Articles and videos about Hurricane Helene: Polk County updates & information on FOX 13 Tampa Bay.
Deadly Bartow semi-truck crash under investigation
Oct 29, 2024 · The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly crash blocking the eastbound side of State Road 60 near Bartow on Tuesday morning. As he was crossing back over the eastbound lanes and entering the lot, investigators say a 73-year-old Lakeland man in a Dodge Ram Pickup truck was traveling eastbound on State Road 60 and didn’t see ...
Grady Judd: Polk County man shot, killed by deputies after …
Oct 24, 2024 · HAINES CITY, Fla. - Polk County deputies shot and killed a man accused of pointing his gun at them and killing his own wife at a home in Haines City. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said 41-year-old Adayn Rodriguez threatened to take his own life and also kill his wife, 35-year-old Karla Rodriguez.
Polk County officials urge patience during Hurricane Milton …
Oct 11, 2024 · Milton is being blamed for the death of a Polk County employee who was hit and killed by a vehicle while crews were working on storm recovery in Fort Meade on Thursday morning. Officials said Bruce Kinsler, 68, was working with a crew that was cutting down a tree blocking U.S. 98 in Fort Meade.
Hurricane Milton: Polk County roads 'incredibly dangerous,' …
Oct 10, 2024 · - The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced that some roads were blocked on Thursday morning as Hurricane Milton continued to bring damaging winds and heavy rain to the area.