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Two Arrested for Trafficking Missing 15-Year-Old Girl In Lakeland: HCSO Reports

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…
18-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Lakeland Crash with SUV: PCSO Reports

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,…
Sheriff Judd to Brief Media on Arrests of Teen Suspects in Poinciana Swatting Case

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…
Lake Wales Police Conduct Underage Vape Compliance Checks at Local Gas Stations and Smoke Shops

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…
On This Day: July 9, 1850 – President Zachary Taylor Dies at 65

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,…
Lakeland Woman Struck by Bullet Through Bedroom Wall While Lying in Bed: LPD Report

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…
65 DUI Arrests Made by Polk County Sheriff’s Office in June

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.…
Polk County Man Impersonated Victim’s Son, Scamming $47,000 in Fake Bail Bond Scheme:

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…
Top-Graded & Lowest-Graded Elementary Schools in Polk County

Top-Graded & Lowest-Graded Elementary Schools in Polk County

Eye in the Sky News has sorted Polk County Public Schools’ elementary grades from highest to lowest based on data…
Large Police Presence in Mulberry Near County Line Road This Morning as Sheriff Search for Male Suspect Who Fled on Electric Bike After Domestic Violence Incident

Large Police Presence in Mulberry Near County Line Road This Morning as Sheriff Search for Male Suspect Who Fled on Electric Bike After Domestic Violence Incident

At approximately 5:00 AM on July 8, 2025, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic violence incident reported…