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April 24, 2025
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Vehicle vs. School Bus Crash in Lake Hamilton, FL
Lake Hamilton, FL – A vehicle collided with a school bus this morning at approximately 8:15AM at Scenic Hwy N…
April 23, 2025
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Lakeland Police Join Special Olympics Torch Run to Support Athletes
Lakeland, FL – (April 23, 2025) – The Lakeland Police Department is proud to participate in the Special Olympics Torch…
April 23, 2025
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Davenport Man Convicted of Attempted Murder in Stabbing Over Fuel Dispute
Davenport, FL — A Polk County jury convicted Maykol Farinas Rodriguez of attempted second-degree murder on April 15, 2025, following…
April 23, 2025
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Lakeland Police Join National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 26
Lakeland, FL – (April 22, 2025) – The Lakeland Police Department is proud to join The Drug Enforcement Administration and…
April 22, 2025
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Major Vehicle Accident on April 21: Winter Haven, FL
Winter Haven, FL – April 21, 2025 A multi-vehicle accident occurred at noon near Overlook Dr SE and Dundee Rd,…
April 21, 2025
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Winter Haven Man Fatally Shoots Two Dogs at School Bus Stop, No Charges Filed
Man Fatally Shoots Two Dogs at School Bus Stop, No Charges Filed Winter Haven, FL – April 15, 2025 —…
April 21, 2025
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Winter Haven Man Survives Violent Robbery Attempt After Crashing into Swamp
Winter Haven Man Survives Violent Robbery Attempt After Thieves Grabbed Wheel, Crashed Car into Swamp A Winter Haven man is…
April 20, 2025
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Fatal Motorcycle Crash Update: Hwy 92 E and 1st Street, Auburndale
Auburndale, FL – The Auburndale Police Department continues to investigate a fatal two-vehicle collision that occurred on April 19, 2025,…
April 18, 2025
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*Update* Suspect Dead, Two Officers Injured in Bartow Officer-Involved Shooting
– Update – Polk County Sheriff’s Office Confirms Officers’ Recovery After Fatal Shooting in Bartow Bartow, FL – April 20,…
April 18, 2025
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*BREAKING NEWS* Officer-Involved Shooting in Bartow: Two Officers and Suspect Injured
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Bartow Police Department are currentlyinvestigating an officer-involved shooting in Bartow. A PCSO deputy and…