A Des Moines man faces 11 animal abuse counts after police found dogs and puppies in a truck in filthy conditions.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office says the 5-year-old boy who went missing early Friday has died.

Following an intense, around-the-clock investigation, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the woman they believe ...

Victoria Johnson admitted to using meth before the crash outside a Winter Haven church. She then allegedly tried to have the car hidden before calling police.

A Winter Haven woman has been charged with hitting two children with her car March 11 and leaving the scene of the crash, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said Friday. One of those children, an 8-year ...

A 30-year-old woman is in custody, facing charges related to a hit-and-run that killed an 8-year-old and injured a 10-year-old, according to Polk County deputies.

A man was taken into custody Thursday evening following an active-shooter call in Great Bend that included damage to patrol vehicles.

Police say Kyonta Lavon Taylor fatally shot the victim, Rayjon Lasalle Ray, after Ray intervened in a fight in September 2024.

Investigators say Scott Lee Tyler’s phone contained 315 images and 39 videos of child sexual abuse material, some depicting children as young as 3 years old.

Early voting for three Florida special elections begins March 14. Learn about the districts, candidates, and key dates.

The TSSAA girls basketball state tournament began with games on March 11; The BlueCross Basketball Championship games are ...

Marshall Drake, an inmate at John E. Polk Correctional Facility in Oviedo, was found dead in his cell on Thursday.