Dundee Gas Station Owner Arrested For Allegedly Selling Porn
Dundee, Florida – In April 2013, Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives received information about the possible sale of pornography at the Sunoco Superway #6 Gas and convenience store, 201 Dundee Road, Dundee. Acting in an undercover capacity, detectives purchased 10 pornographic videos at a wholesale price from a female later identified as store owner, 53-year-old Minakashiben Patel, DOB 12/10/1960, Timber Creek Pines, Winter Garden. On Tuesday, May 7, 2013, detectives executed a lawful search warrant at the business. Minakashiben Patel was the only person working in the store at the time. During the search detectives also located drug paraphernalia which…
WHPD Searching For Missing & Endangered Woman
Winter Haven, Florida – Winter Haven Police are asking for the public’s help in locating Erin Leigh Stevens Fitzgerald (DOB 3-23-93) who is considered a danger to herself after she cut herself with scissors before running out of a Winter Haven apartment. On 3-19-13 at approximately 2 a.m., officers responded to the Oakcrest Dr. apartment where Fitzgerald was with a friend. The friend woke up to find Fitzgerald bleeding from self-inflicted cuts on her arm. Fitzgerald fled the apartment on foot and has not been located at this time. Fitzgerald is a white female, with dark brown hair generally pulled…
Teenager Arrested For Murder of Man Found Dead In Orange Groves
Davenport, Florida – On November 11, 2012 the body of 21-year-old Jose Santos, was found in an orange grove near Minute Maid Ramp Road 1, Davenport, Florida. The man who had a history of criminal activity had been missing since the November 7, 2012. The death was ruled suspicious. Through an investigation enough information was gathered that lead to a grand jury indictment of Charles Pandolfo 19, of Huntwicke Blvd., Davenport. According to reports Pandolfo was arrested on February 22, by the Florida Highway Patrol in Sebring, Florida. Pandolfo is currently in the Polk County Jail, no bond has been set….
Police Seeking Answers In Shooting Homicide
Lakeland, Florida – On November 11, 2012 at approximately 11:00 p.m., Lakeland Police received a call in reference to hearing shots fired in the 1200 block of Wright Drive. Upon arrival in the area, officers discovered a black Cadillac, which had crashed in the 1500 block of Providence Road. Inside the vehicle, officers discovered 26 year old, Christopher Campbell, in the driver’s seat deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.
Colt Ford and Outdoor Channel making appearance in Lake Wales
Are Ready to show out on National TV? This is your chance because on July 22, 23 and 24th, The OutDoor Channel will be filming for one of its upcoming Mud Slingers TV Shows. It’s going to be another Wild and Hot Weekend in the Mud here at Triple Canopy Ranch. Also performing LIVE on Saturday Night will be Country Hip-Hop Artist, Colt Ford. No, your ears aren’t deceiving you. His catchy fusion of solid rap rhymes, Southern beats, hip hop and country music is what makes him such an amazing and unique artist. His raw and honest approach to…
Free Coffee At StarBucks For Earth Day Today
Lake Wales, Florida – On April 22 StarBucks invites everyone to bring in a reusable mug or tumbler and get a free brewed coffee or tea. DailyRidge.Com has spoken with Rachel at our local StarBucks and they are waiting for you to come in. Why are they doing this? They recognize the impact one can make through careful, conscious choices. So they want to encourage and reward those of you who use tumblers or travel mugs in your daily routines. You’re helping to reduce the environmental impact! If you don’t have a tumbler or travel mug, they will be available…
LW Charter Schools Kindergarten Roundup This Week April 18-21
Lake Wales, Florida – Kindergarten Roundup for all Lake Wales Charter Schools will be the week of April 18-21. Families with children entering kindergarten in August are strongly encouraged to visit their zoned school to register for the 2011-2012 school year. Early registration helps schools appropriately plan for the coming school year. Check with individual schools during regular school office hours. To determine school zone, use the “Find Your Zone” tool at: www.polk-fl.net/schools/zf.asp or call the closest school. Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary Phone 678-4664. Hillcrest Elementary Phone 678-4216. Janie Howard Wilson Elementary Phone 678-4211. Polk Avenue Elementary Phone…