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Man on probation arrested after spitting at Polk deputy, attacking woman in Lakeland

A 51-year-old Lakeland man faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following an incident near a local restaurant on ...

Assistant director at a Lakeland middle school accused of hitting deputy during traffic stop

An assistant director at a Lakeland middle school was arrested and charged after a physical outburst during a traffic stop, ...

Vehicle with victim inside pulled from a Polk County retention pond

The Polk County Sheriff's Office, which responded to the incident, did not disclose the condition of the victim.

Victim found dead inside vehicle pulled from Polk County retention pond after Hubbell Avenue crash

A vehicle went into a Polk County retention pond off Hubbell Avenue, and crews later found one person dead inside.

Victim recovered from submerged vehicle in Polk County retention pond

Authorities say a single victim was found inside a vehicle pulled from a retention pond Sunday in Polk County. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says its Communications Center was ...

Florida fire chiefs warn of risks in Florida Amendment 3

Florida fire chiefs are the first major first responder group to oppose Amendment 3 citing emergency funding risks.