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July 14, 2025
News, Polk County
UPDATE: PURPLE ALERT CANCELED. MR. CUSTER HAS BEEN LOCATED SAFE.
Lakeland, FL – A Florida Purple Alert has been issued for missing and endangered 48-year-old Duane Custer of Lakeland. Mr.…
July 14, 2025
News, Polk County
Blue-Green Algae Detected in Three Polk County Lakes
On July 10, 2025, the Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk) reported blue-green algae in: Water testing is…
July 12, 2025
News, Polk County
Two Arrested for Trafficking Missing 15-Year-Old Girl In Lakeland: HCSO Reports
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two individuals for trafficking and financially exploiting a 15-year-old girl who had been…
July 10, 2025
News, Polk County
18-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Lakeland Crash with SUV: PCSO Reports
Update Friday, July 11 18-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Lakeland Crash Lakeland, FL — An 18-year-old motorcyclist was killed Thursday evening,…
July 10, 2025
News, Polk County
Sheriff Judd to Brief Media on Arrests of Teen Suspects in Poinciana Swatting Case
Winter Haven, FL – Sheriff Grady Judd will hold a media briefing at 1:00 p.m. on July 10, 2025. The…
July 09, 2025
News, Polk County
Lake Wales Police Conduct Underage Vape Compliance Checks at Local Gas Stations and Smoke Shops
Lake Wales, FL – The Lake Wales Police Department carried out compliance checks at gas stations and smoke shops across…
July 09, 2025
On This Day..., Polk County
On This Day: July 9, 1850 – President Zachary Taylor Dies at 65
Zachary Taylor, the 12th U.S. President, died on July 9, 1850, in Washington, D.C. He served from March 4, 1849,…
July 09, 2025
News, Polk County
Lakeland Woman Struck by Bullet Through Bedroom Wall While Lying in Bed: LPD Report
Update: Thursday, July, 10 Lakeland, FL – The Lakeland Police Department updated information on a shooting that occurred shortly after…
July 09, 2025
News, Polk County
65 DUI Arrests Made by Polk County Sheriff’s Office in June
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 65 individuals for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs in June.…
July 08, 2025
News, Polk County
Polk County Man Impersonated Victim’s Son, Scamming $47,000 in Fake Bail Bond Scheme:
Florida’s 10th Judicial Circuit Press Release: Andres Sepulveda was recently found guilty by a Polk County jury of two counts…