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On April 2, 2026, PCSO Cyber Crimes detectives arrested 50-year-old Christopher Burnside of Lakeland and charged him with 46 counts promoting sexual performance of a child...

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Allison - April 9, 2026

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Allison - April 8, 2026

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Carl Fish - February 25, 2026

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Carl Fish - February 7, 2026

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Staff Reporter - January 8, 2026

Florida Highway Patrol

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Carl Fish - September 25, 2025

Polk County

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Carl Fish - September 19, 2025

Polk Sheriff

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Allison - September 2, 2025

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