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Lakeland Man Charged with First Degree Murder in Fatal Confrontation

Lakeland Man Charged with First Degree Murder in Fatal Confrontation

LAKELAND, FL (May 1, 2025) – On May 1, 2025, at 4:52 a.m. the Lakeland Police Department responded to reports…
Polk County Fire Rescue Battles 25-Acre Brush Fire at Bonnie Mine Road

Polk County Fire Rescue Battles 25-Acre Brush Fire at Bonnie Mine Road

Bartow, FL – At 11:00 AM today, Polk County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a 25 acre brush fire at…
* Breaking * Lakeland Police Investigating Early Morning Shooting

* Breaking * Lakeland Police Investigating Early Morning Shooting

Lakeland, FL Shooting Under Investigation at 820 E Memorial Blvd Lakeland, FL — The Lakeland Police Department is actively investigating…
Fatal Motorcycle Crash on South Florida Avenue Claims Life of Lakeland Man

Fatal Motorcycle Crash on South Florida Avenue Claims Life of Lakeland Man

LAKELAND, FL (April 30, 2025) – On Saturday, April 26, 2025, at approximately 11:20 p.m., officers responded to a crash…
Former Polk County Detention Deputy Arrested for Inappropriately Touching 14-Year-Old

Former Polk County Detention Deputy Arrested for Inappropriately Touching 14-Year-Old

Former Detention Deputy arrested by Polk County Sheriff’s Office for lewd molestation of a 14-year-old girl A Lake Alfred man…
Fatal Two-Vehicle Motorcycle Crash on Mammoth Grove Road, Lake Wales

Fatal Two-Vehicle Motorcycle Crash on Mammoth Grove Road, Lake Wales

A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday evening, April 29, 2025, in a two-vehicle crash near Lake Wales. Deputies from the Polk…
Polk County Sees Third Consecutive Friday Officer Involved Shooting

Polk County Sees Third Consecutive Friday Officer Involved Shooting

Polk County Deputy-Involved Shooting Leaves Suspect Dead in Lakeland Lakeland, FL – April 26, 2025 – A Polk County Sheriff’s…
Fatal Crash at Mile Marker 59 Causes Major Delays on I-4 Westbound

Fatal Crash at Mile Marker 59 Causes Major Delays on I-4 Westbound

Major Traffic Delays Heading into Osceola County on I-4 at Mile Marker 59 Osceola County, FL — A deadly crash…
City of Davenport Issues Precautionary Boil Water Notice

City of Davenport Issues Precautionary Boil Water Notice

As a result of ongoing water plant maintenance, the City of Davenport is issuing a precautionary boil water notice for…
**UPDATE* Fatal Shooting at Cali Rose 15 Kitchen:  Suspect Acted in Self-Defense, No Charges Filed – Lakeland Police **

**UPDATE* Fatal Shooting at Cali Rose 15 Kitchen: Suspect Acted in Self-Defense, No Charges Filed – Lakeland Police **

– Update – Lakeland, FL (April 25, 2025)– On April 24, 2025, at 9:31 p.m. the Lakeland Police Department responded…