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April 17, 2025
News, Polk County
Hit-and-Run Crash Injures Pedestrian at Berkley Road in Auburndale
The Auburndale Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run incident that occurred on April 16, 2025, around 8:30 PM at the…
April 17, 2025
News, Polk County
Draco Has Returned Home After Surgery
April 17, 2025 – Winter Haven, FL – Draco, a 10-year-old dog, is recovering well at home after being shot…
April 17, 2025
News, Polk County
Bartow High School Football Coach Arrested for Inappropriate Conduct with Female Students
A 31-year-old male teacher and head football coach at Bartow High School was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office…
April 17, 2025
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Winter Haven Police Arrest Suspect in Avenue Q NW Stabbing
– Update – An Auburndale man has been charged with Attempted 2nd Degree Murder after a stabbing occurred in Winter…
April 15, 2025
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Draco Recovering After Surgery Following Shooting, Family Shares Positive Update
Draco, who recently underwent surgery due to an incident where he was shot by a deputy, is now in recovery.…
April 15, 2025
News, Polk County
Lake Wales Man Arrested, Charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder
Lake Wales, FL – At approximately 12:30 a.m., Lake Wales Police Officers responded to a reported shooting near the intersection…
April 15, 2025
News, Polk County
Winter Haven Man Arrested for Fatal DUI Crash
A driver involved in a fatal crash in Winter Haven back in January has been arrested by the Polk County…
April 14, 2025
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Update: Eloise Dog Shot by Deputy Needs Kidney Surgery
Update on Deputy-Involved Shooting Involving Dog The family has updated us on the condition of their 10-year-old pit bull, Draco,…
April 14, 2025
News, Polk County
Auburndale Woman Arrested for Intentionally Running Over Another Woman with Car
An Auburndale woman who is on probation was arrested for attempted murder and other charges after intentionally running over another…
April 13, 2025
News, Polk County
Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy’s Gunfire Injures Officer and Dog During Livestock Response
Deputies Respond to Loose Cows in Eloise, One Injured in Dog Attack: Per PCSO Eloise, FL — At approximately 10:39…