A large manhunt took place in Polk County Thursday after a fleeing suspect reportedly grabbed a deputy's gun, pointed it at ...

Residents have reelected Judd for more than a decade as the top cop in Polk County. I interviewed 70 parents who raised ...

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA)— Sheriff Grady Judd was sworn in for the 6th time on Tuesday. The 6th Oath of Office ceremony will take ...

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd spoke to reporters on a manhunt involving a sex offender who ripped a gun away from one of his deputies.

LAKELAND, Fla. — Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd was sworn in for his sixth consecutive term on Tuesday morning in Lakeland. Residents have reelected Judd for more than a decade as he's held the title ...

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says the recent behavior of a Hardee County corrections officer was reckless and unacceptable ...

A Hardee County corrections officer was arrested in Polk County for DUI and property damage after hitting a sign.

Justin Brandon had methamphetamine on him when he was arrested, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. Brandon has the word ‘Alone’ tattooed under his right eye, but Judd says he isn’t alone in ...

The crime spree occurred Dec. 18 and began when someone reported a Polaris Utility Terrain Vehicle stolen in Lake Wales, ...

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you come into contact with sick, injured, or deceased wildlife,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said. The Sheriff's Office said residents should not ...

A dead bat found in a dog kennel in Fort Meade is Polk County's sixth confirmed case of rabies for 2024, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.

(WFLA) — A case of rabies was confirmed Friday after a dead bat was found in Polk County ... against this dangerous disease,” Sheriff Grady Judd said in a statement. “Please do not hesitate ...