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August 08, 2025
News, Polk County
6-Year-Old Airlifted to Hospital After Dog Attack in Lakeland: PCSO
Lakeland, FL – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a dog bite incident that occurred on Thursday evening near…
Man Killed After Walking into Traffic Following Minor Crash
Sanford, FL. – A 34-year-old Sanford man died after being struck by a vehicle on SR-56, east of Shops Lane.…
August 08, 2025
News, Polk County
Lakeland Nurse Sentenced To Five Years In Federal Prison For Stealing Fentanyl
U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida Press Release: Tampa, FL – U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday has sentenced…
August 08, 2025
News, Polk County
Lake Wales Man Dies in Fatal Tractor-Trailer Collision on US-301 in Tampa
Tampa, FL – On August 7, 2025, at approximately 1:46 PM, a fatal collision occurred on Windermere Lake Drive west…
August 07, 2025
Sports, Lakeland Flying Tigers
Lakeland Flying Tigers Edged Out by Bradenton Marauders in 8-5 Defeat
Post-Game Report: Lakeland Flying Tigers vs. Bradenton Marauders June 4, 2025 | Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland, FL…
August 07, 2025
On This Day..., Polk County
On This Day: August 7, 1989 — Old Polk County Courthouse Added to National Register
Bartow, FL — August 7, 1989: On this day in 1989, the Old Polk County Courthouse in downtown Bartow received…
August 07, 2025
News, Polk County
150 Pounds of Marijuana Seized in I-4 Pursuit In Polk County
On August 5, 2025, at approximately 5:53 PM, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper observed a black male driving a pickup…
Man Arrested for Possession and Transmission of Child Pornography
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Detectives from the Crimes Against Children Unit (CAC) have arrested a St. Petersburg man for possession…
August 07, 2025
News
Woman Strikes Deputy with Vehicle, Flees Theft Scene with Unrestrained Daughter
Bradenton, FL – On August 5, 2025, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office detectives initiated a search for 27-year-old Courtney Faith Stanley…
August 06, 2025
Sports, Lakeland Flying Tigers
Lakeland Flying Tigers Secure Commanding Victory Over Bradenton Marauders
Post-Game Report: Lakeland Flying Tigers vs. Bradenton Marauders June 4, 2025 Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland, FL Final…