The Lakeland Police Department plans to host a controversial training program that has been accused of teaching "inappropriate tactics," so much so that nine states have banned law enforcement ...

Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade spoke directly to homeless people on new encampment and panhandling state laws.

The Lakeland Police Department arrested a man after he taunted the Polk County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook over warrants and ...

Supervisor of Elections Melony Bell cited "a political atmosphere" in explaning her decision not to hold outreach at Pride in ...

A two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a 26-year-old Lakeland man on Wednesday night, according to the Lakeland Police Department.

Lakeland police leaders address hiring procedures, upcoming controversial training session by: Staci DaSilva Posted: Jun 16, 2025 / 06:18 PM EDT Updated: Jun 16, 2025 / 06:18 PM EDT ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Lakeland Police Department shared a series of Facebook posts by 29-year-old Aaron Donta Johnson, who was a wanted man for violating a pretrial release condition.

Jackson law enforcement agencies say they are not fully prepared to enforce restrictions aimed at homeless encampments and ...

An 18-year-old in Florida was arrested by Polk County Sheriff's Department for allegedly threatening to shoot up a McDonald's ...

She was last seen wearing a puffy blue jacket, blue leggings and pink sparkly boots. Anyone who saw her was asked to call the Lakeland Police Department at 863-834-6900 or 911..