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Mulberry Woman Arrested After Allegedly Taking Vibrating Bullet From Walmart

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A Mulberry woman was arrested on Sunday afternoon after she allegedly took merchandise from the Mulberry Walmart without paying, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened on November 23 around 4:03 p.m. Walmart security detained the woman...
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Stolen Truck Out Of Winter Haven Recovered In Auburndale; Two Women Arrested On Drug Charges

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A Chevy pickup truck reported stolen from a Winter Haven residence on Sunday, November 23rd, was later recovered on a property in Auburndale, where two women were allegedly found inside the vehicle. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, deputies...
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Overnight Crash at Bowen Yard Leaves SoCe Market Damaged; Driver Facing Multiple Charges

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Winter Haven – An overnight crash caused significant damage at Bowen Yard after a truck slammed into the SoCe Market building early Thursday morning. Winter Haven Police and Winter Haven Fire responded around 12:30 a.m. to 326 Ave C SW...
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Burglary, Battery, And Attempted Murder Charges Filed After Violent Incident In Auburndale

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Auburndale, Florida – A 67-year-old man, John Power, and his daughter, Rachel Frueh, are facing serious charges after a violent confrontation at an Auburndale home on October 25. Their granddaughter and daughter, Cheyenne Randall, was at the center of...
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One Person Shot on North Brunnell Pkwy in Lakeland, Police Investigating

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Lakeland — A shooting in the 1000 block of North Brunnell Parkway sent one person to the hospital Monday afternoon, according to information confirmed by the Lakeland Police Department. LPD spokesperson Stephanie Kerr advised that officers were working an active...
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“Made For TV Movie” How East Polk County Association of Realtors Got Allegedly Defrauded

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Former East Polk County Association of Realtors CEO Jennifer Garula-Mers arrested for grand theft;CEO Jennifer Garula-Mers stole over $81,000 from the realtor association A Polk County Sheriff's Office investigation culminated in the arrest of the former CEO of The East...
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Former East Polk County Realtors CEO Arrested for Alleged $81,000 Theft

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UPDATED ARTICLE HERE https://www.winterhavendaily.com/index.php/2025/11/21/made-for-tv-movie-how-east-polk-county-association-of-realtors-got-allegedly-defrauded/ Early Press Release Polk County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Former East Polk County Association of Realtors CEO Jennifer Garula-Mers arrested for grand theft. CEO Jennifer Garula stole over $81,000 from the realtor association Sheriff Grady Judd will provide details...
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Bonded Out… and Back in Trouble: Winter Haven Man Arrested Shortly After Being Bonded Out of Jail

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A Winter Haven man found himself back in custody after an incident that began shortly after he was bonded out of jail in Hillsborough County. Deputies say 56-year-old Kevin Cole contacted his ex-girlfriend to bail him out, and she drove...
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Auburndale Woman Charged With DUI After Allegedly Being Found With An Open Vodka Bottle In Passenger Seat

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AUBURNDALE – An Auburndale woman was arrested after police say she showed multiple signs of impairment during a traffic stop on Thursday night, according to an arrest affidavit filed with the Polk County Clerk of Court. On November 7 around...
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Older Brother Arrested in 2018 Murder of Lakeland Teen Rex “Stuffy” Honors IV

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https://youtu.be/bTd63FjelIA LAKELAND, FL (November 10, 2025) – Lakeland Police have announced an arrest in the 2018 murder of 14-year-old Rex Honors IV, bringing closure to a case that has remained unsolved for more than seven years. The suspect is the...
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Winter Haven Police Call Case “Absolutely Heartbreaking” as Grandmother Faces Manslaughter Charge – After Child Died In Hot Car

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A 74-year-old grandmother has been taken into custody and charged in the death of her 17-month-old granddaughter. In a heartbreaking event back on March 31,...
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