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Polk County News
June 24, 2025
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Polk County Sheriff’s Office Seizes Record-Breaking 64 Pounds of Fentanyl Worth $4.5M
On June 24, 2025, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested eight individuals and seized 64 pounds of fentanyl worth $4.5…
June 23, 2025
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Highway 92 Westbound Shut Down After Truck Rollover in Auburndale
We are on the scene of a vehicle accident in Auburndale at the intersection of Highway 92 West and Sandy…
June 23, 2025
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Winter Haven Man Arrested on Felony Life Charges for Car Theft, Drug Trafficking, and Firearm Possession: WHPD
On June 21, 2025, Winter Haven Police Department officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle. The victim stated…
June 23, 2025
On This Day..., Polk County
On This Day: June 23, 1925– Auburndale Receives First Fire Engine
On June 23, 1925, the City of Auburndale, Florida, received its first fire engine, a 1925 American LaFrance. The engine…
June 20, 2025
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Periodic Lane Closures & Flagging Operations Start Monday for US 98 Widening Project
Lakeland, FL – June 20, 2025 – The Florida Department of Transportation announced lane closures for the US 98 Widening…
June 19, 2025
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Two Arrested in Fort Meade for Illegal Deer Hunting & Fleeing Deputies
Two Arrested in Polk County After Fleeing Deputies During Illegal Deer Hunting Fort Meade, FL — On Thursday, June 19,…
June 19, 2025
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Lakeland Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Collision on North Crystal Lake Drive
LAKELAND, FL – On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at approximately 7:04 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near the 2000…
June 18, 2025
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Fatal Crash on I-4 Entrance Ramp in Lakeland: Woman Dies After Vehicle Strikes Wall, and Catches Fire
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, on Tuesday, June 17, at approximately 12:05 PM, a 36 year-old woman from Plant…
June 17, 2025
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PCSO Cadet 1000 Program Information Session Scheduled for August
The Cadet 1000 law enforcement program is designed for students between the ages of 14 and 20 who are interested…
June 17, 2025
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Davenport Man Fatally Injured After Scissor Lift Collapse at Publix Construction Site
Clearwater Construction Accident at Publix Site Claims One Life, Injures Another Clearwater, FL – According to Clearwater Police, a construction…