A shootout with a suspect in the woods left a K-9 deputy injured on Thursday, and ended with the suspect’s death, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
“Southerners always seem to be thinking about good food.” That’s the opener for this year's "Southern Food Hall of Fame," which was released late last month.
Millennials aren’t just renting longer — they’re increasingly buying homes, and Central Florida is among the biggest hotspots.
During a news conference, Sheriff Judd criticized a statewide property tax proposal heading to the ballot later this year after lawmakers removed a key provision in the governor's original plan.
Drivers who exceed the posted school-zone speed limit by more than 10 mph while school-zone flashing lights are active may soon receive a $100 civil citation in the mail, according to the police department.
A Central Florida man has been arrested over drug-related charges, roughly one year after he originally got out of prison on a commuted sentence, deputies said.
In a statement on Tuesday afternoon, Sheriff Judd said that detectives were looking into the "suspicious" death of a female victim.
Upon a review of the surveillance footage, investigators said they recognized one of the “female” suspects due to his extensive history of previous arrests.
An assistant director at a Lakeland middle school was arrested over the weekend after deputies said she resisted during a traffic stop on Interstate 4.
Jeremy Mason, 29, was arrested on Friday after troopers responded to a “Be On the Lookout” alert for a white Chevrolet Silverado traveling westbound on State Road 400. Dispatchers reported a woman inside the vehicle was yelling that she had been kidnapped.
Polk County Deputies say a small plane hit power lines, then went down, shortly after takeoff today around 11:30 a.m.
Running July 20 through Aug. 16, this year’s event is bigger than ever, featuring five immersive zones — including two brand-new additions — and is included with regular park admission.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced that on Friday, deputies arrested 12 adults and 3 juveniles accused of stealing food and drinks from the Wawa in Davenport.
Last month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill impacting data centers across the state, adding it to the list of nearly 200 laws approved so far this year.
After coming across a Facebook post showing the duct-taped dog, investigators said they jumped into action to find the animal and its owner.
It’s common knowledge by now that consuming alcohol and driving is not only against the law — it’s also incredibly dangerous. But what many might not know is that it doesn't just stop at cars.
Pro Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady is hosting his second "Ones Basketball League" event of the spring at Oak Ridge High School in Orlando on Friday, June 12. He stopped by News 6 to discuss the league and event with WKMG Sports Director Jamie Seh.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said a 6-year-old boy shot himself in the right leg with a handgun inside a Winter Haven home, and a woman who was caring for him faces child neglect and drug-related charges.
Legoland Florida is packed with summer fun, including the FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience, Peppa Pig's Pig Family Travel Adventure, a Fourth of July fireworks show, and the LEGO Festival.
A police officer was taken into custody this week after he was accused of racking up charges on a dead man’s credit card, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Last week, nine more restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
After recent mail theft arrests, News 6 requested data from the federal government to see where the most mail thefts were reported in Central Florida ZIP Codes.
The globe-trotting experience follows Peppa, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, George, and baby Evie on their first holiday as a family of five.
A Volusia County woman accused of trying to kill her disabled great-granddaughter before attempting to take her own life has put a long-standing crisis into sharp focus - Florida families caring for medically fragile children say the system is failing them.
According to deputies, the suspect said he would “beat the gay out of him if it was possible, but since it wasn’t possible, he would beat him more.”
Over 260 people were taken into custody after a massive operation kicked off in Central Florida, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
With any qualifying purchase, customers will score a coupon on the back of their receipt good for one free child hopper ticket with the purchase of a paid adult hopper ticket.
On Wednesday, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced the results of a recent undercover sting — including the arrest of a local “Santa Claus.”
The limited-time fan zone is packed with interactive games, hands-on LEGO builds, and larger-than-life character moments.
Spend a day at Legoland Florida Resort with highlights including Galacticoaster, Lost Kingdom Adventure, The Dragon, Miniland USA, SEA LIFE Florida, and Granny’s Apple Fries.
According to Sheriff Grady Judd, deputies responded to the Lakeland home after being told that the man had called a crisis hotline.
Last week, over a dozen more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
Days after a man was found dead at an apartment complex, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced that an arrest has finally been made.
On Thursday, the U.S. Census Bureau released a new report showing where people are moving — and one Central Florida city had the biggest boom nationwide.
Government buildings in Tallahassee and in Winter Haven will fly flags at half-staff on Saturday to honor the US Army major who was one of six soldiers killed in Kuwait.
The remains of Winter Haven native and fallen army solider Major Cody Khork were returned to Polk County Wednesday afternoon. He was killed while serving the U.S. in Kuwait during Operation Epic Fury.
A group of sheriffs on a state immigration enforcement board sharply criticized the federal government’s mass deportation efforts Monday, a stark departure from hardline policies in Florida, where Gov. Ron DeSantis has spearheaded collaboration with federal officials to remove all undocumented immigrants.
After a small child was killed by a hit-and-run driver this week, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced that the suspect has finally been caught.
Six U.S. soldiers who were killed during the ongoing Iran war were returned to the United States over the weekend, including a Florida Army Reserve captain remembered by those closest to him as a compassionate leader and loyal friend.
A Winter Haven woman is facing plenty of charges after she escaped a patrol car and tried to remove an officer’s firearm on Monday, according to the police department.
A pastor from Polk County is eager to get back to Florida after managing to leave Israel amidst escalating violence in the Middle East.
An Army Reserve soldier from Winter Haven has been identified as one of the first six service members killed since the United States began its conflict with Iran.
The costume update, timed for World Hearing Day, extends the episode “Hearing Test” into meet-and-greets and interactive shows.
Galacticoaster turns guests into pilots, pairing classic spaceman nostalgia with a first‑of‑its‑kind customizable ride vehicle for an indoor interstellar family adventure.
Several law enforcement agencies throughout Central Florida have set up exchange zones in their parking lots to offer safe places to conduct online sales transactions.
Florida residents are no strangers to invasive reptiles. But this 6-foot-long African lizard poses an especially big threat.
A Central Florida woman posed as a state employee while trying to "remove" a 9-year-old boy from his babysitter last week, the sheriff's office announced.
A high school teacher in Polk County was arrested Sunday after he set a fire in his backyard that grew to be 5 acres, according to sheriff’s officials.
The young builders were selected from hundreds of entries, who were judged on creativity, problem-solving skills, and space-themed LEGO designs.
Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded to more than 30 brush fires across the county Sunday as dry conditions and high winds fueled flames despite a countywide burn ban, according to a news release.
With the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.
An elderly woman's body was found in a field on Thursday afternoon, leading investigators to determine what caused her death, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.
After fleeing a deputy, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said the 19-year-old's motorcycle later caught fire due to a malfunction, leading to charges including fleeing to elude, reckless driving, and speeding.
A 911 caller asks for help getting a frog out of her house because she was "deathly afraid." A Florida deputy helped out!
Last week, half a dozen eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
Temperatures tumbled off the edge of a cliff Monday, starting as early as 7 p.m. We came down from record high afternoons this previous weekend, and went right back into freezing conditions. The "best," and we use that term relatively, is yet to come. Here's a county-by-county look at what you should prep for as we head for Feb. 1.
Over 20 students were hospitalized after a gas detector went off at a Central Florida school on Friday, according to the police department.
A youth travel baseball tournament erupted into a “bench‑clearing brawl" Saturday evening, leaving a 21‑year‑old umpire hospitalized and three people arrested, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.
Running select dates from Jan. 17 through Feb. 15, families visiting the park on Lego Ninjago Weekends can enjoy interactive activities, character meet-and-greets, high-energy shows, and hands-on builds.
