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POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Florida man is wanted in multiple cases of scratch-off lottery ticket thefts, in multiple cities. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office trying to identify the man, and police departments in Lakeland, Winter Haven, and Lake Wales are also trying to identify

A man was killed Monday morning after a shooting in Sebring, according to police.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Computer Crimes detectives arrested Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) Captain Brian Steger (40 years old) for 25 counts of possession of child pornography – enhanced* (F2) and one count of promotion of child pornography (F2) after a tip was received by PCSO detectives and they responded to Polk county Fire Station #26 in Lake Wales to investigate. Steger resigned his employment in lieu of termination.

Randy Peddicord of Florida purchased his all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 for his 100-mile commute from Jensen Beach to Sebring. He charges at home and avoids using public chargers, which can cost as much as a tank of gas. “When you look at your gas cars, you can stay in that car...

LAKE WALES, Fla. - A Polk County firefighter is out of a job and behind bars after investigators arrested him for multiple counts of possession of child pornography at his fire station. The Polk County Sheriff's Office said they received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk County Sheriff’s Office Computer Crimes detectives arrested Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) Captain Brian Steger, 40, for 25 counts possession of child pornography – enhanced* (F2) and one count of promotion of child pornography (F2), after a tip was received

LAKE WALES, Fla. (WWSB) - A Polk County fire captain has been arrested for downloading child pornography on a fire station computer, authorities said. Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested Capt. Brian Steger, 40, and charged him with 25 counts of possession of child pornography and one count of promotion of child pornography.

A Polk County Fire Captain is facing dozens of charges after he was caught actively downloading child pornography files while on duty, the sheriff's office said.

We traveled to Fort Meade, Florida and had a nice drive around town! Hop in and take a ride with us! Go full screen for a better effect!

Jaremiah Anglin Jr., who was named the team defensive MVP, was not the only Lake Wales High player to gain national recognition at the 2022 National Combine in January. Defensive end Terrell James also created a buzz in the recruiting world with his performance. The Lake Wales senior became a...

Law enforcement honors was given to the four-legged officer killed in the line of duty. Police officers remembering K-9 officer Max as a small dog with a big personality.

Law enforcement officials in Polk County remembered an egg-eating, size-defying and life-saving K-9 at a memorial fit for a hero Tuesday morning.

LAKE WALES, Fla. — Law enforcement officers and members of the community came together Tuesday morning to honor and share stories of fallen Lake Wales K-9 Officer Max. The K-9 was killed while apprehending a suspect, police say. When K-9 Max found a man who police were trying to apprehend, the K-9 officer grabbed the man's leg area and investigators say he shot and killed the Belgian Malinois.

Days ago, Lake Wales lost one of their own, K-9 Max, after he was killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic violence call. Tuesday, Max was memorialized in a ceremony open to the public.