Category: Polk County
Polk County News
March 31, 2025
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Lake Wales Woman Wins $5 Million in Florida Lottery Scratch-Off from Murphy USA
The Florida Lottery announced that a Polk County woman got lucky, winning a $5 million top prize from the Gold…
March 31, 2025
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Fatal Residential Fire: Bartow, FL
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the State Fire Marshal are investigating a death that occurred during a residential fire…
March 31, 2025
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Dump Truck Flips at Winter Haven 540 Construction Site, Driver Injured
Winter Haven, FL – A dump truck flipped on its side this morning at the 540 construction site on Thornhill…
March 30, 2025
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Three Killed After Being Ejected in Tragic Early Morning Crash in Lake County
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a deadly single vehicle crash occurred in Lake County at approximately 3:16 a.m. on…
March 29, 2025
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*Breaking* Power Outage Affects Nearly 2,000 Customers in Polk County
*Update* 2:20pm 74 Customers Effected *Update* 12:55pm • Power outage now affects 1,179 customers, down from the previously reported 1,949.…
March 28, 2025
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12-Year-Old Struck by Vehicle After Driver Runs Red Light in Lake Wales
According to Lake Wales Police, a 12-year-old boy was seriously injured early Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle…
March 27, 2025
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Truck Fire Erupts at Highway 27 and Harvard Avenue in Frostproof, FL
Frostproof, FL – A truck fire broke out at approximately 11:30 this morning, March 27, 2025, at the intersection of…
March 26, 2025
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Lake Wales Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Molotov Cocktail Vandalism at Univista Insurance – VIDEO
Lake Wales Police Department Press Release : The Lake Wales Police Department is seeking the public’s assistanceidentifying the suspect(s) responsible…
March 26, 2025
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Bicyclist Fatality Under Investigation by Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit
Polk County Sheriff`s Office Press Release: The PCSO Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a bicyclist that occurred…
March 26, 2025
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Polk County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatality Following South Florida Avenue Traffic Crash in Lakeland
Lakeland, FL – A death investigation is underway following a traffic crash on South Florida Avenue in Lakeland on Tuesday,…