Auburndale Police said a missing person investigation turned into a homicide investigation after a conversation with the ...

Micah Lee Blacksmith surrendered herself at the Polk County Jail on Tuesday. Blacksmith, 34, is facing a charge of failure to perform the duties of a driver to an injured person, according to ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said Emerick Priddy, 22, traveled from West Palm Beach to meet the victim, who he groomed online. Priddy had plans to "engage in sexual activity" with her.

ABOUT SIX HOURS. RIGHT NOW, THE POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS WARNING PEOPLE ABOUT PHONE SCAMS. THEY SAY PEOPLE HAVE RECEIVED CALLS FROM SCAMMERS CLAIMING THEY OWE THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE MONEY ...

The sheriff said Young then ran off and jumped into nearby Lake Bonnet. Polk County Sheriff's Office air, marine and K-9 units set up a perimeter in an attempt to stop Young from getting away.