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Polk County Sheriff's Office

PCSO: Lakeland Man Accused of Secretly Recording Women at Tax Collector IT Building Found Dead

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PCSO Press Release: The body of Sean Michael Krause, 60, of Lakeland, was discovered in Colt Creek State Park this morning, September 22, 2026, by Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies. They were looking for a man who was a...
Florida Highway Patrol

Two Killed, Two Seriously Injured In Nearly Head-On Crash On US 17/92

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DAVENPORT, Fla. — Two people were killed and two others seriously injured in a nearly head-on crash late Saturday night on US 17/92 near West James Street, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 11:55 p.m....
Lake Wales Police Department

Serious Crash Under Investigation in Lake Wales

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By Maria Iannucci & Carl Fish LAKE WALES, Fla. — Lake Wales Police are investigating a serious single-vehicle crash that occurred around noon today in the area of Burns Avenue and Sherwood Drive. The incident initially came across emergency dispatch...
Polk County Sheriff's Office

Tragedy In Davenport: 14-Year-Old Student Killed In Electric Scooter Crash

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash that occurred on Thursday evening, September 17, 2026, on US 27 at McFee Drive in the Four Corners area of Davenport. Deputies were dispatched to the scene at about 7:55 pm. It was reported...
Lakeland Police Department

Additional Details After Florida Attorney General Announces Charges Against Man Accused of Videotaping 8-Year-Old Child For Exploitation

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Lakeland, Florida - A child exploitation case announced Tuesday by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has roots in a Polk County investigation dating back more than a year, after a woman allegedly discovered a disturbing video on a phone...
Lakeland Police Department

Florida Attorney General Charges Man Who Allegedly Sexually Exploited An 8 Yr Old Child In Polk & Orange Counties

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A 34-year-old man is facing charges that could send him to prison for life after investigators say he sexually abused a child under the age of 12, recorded the abuse and possessed child sexual abuse material. Florida Attorney General James...
Polk County Sheriff's Office

Driver Accused of Leaving Bicyclist to Die After Reynolds Road Crash Is Legal Immigrant, Now Held on ICE Detainer

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The PCSO Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a vehicle vs bicycle crash that resulted in one fatality. The crash occurred on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at approximately 9:10 p.m. at Sunshine Ave. and Reynolds Rd. in Lakeland. According to...
Polk County Sheriff's Office

Mother Calls Deputies After Son Allegedly Assaults Her, Investigation Leads To Incest & Adultery Arrest For Her

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Daily Ridge Staff Lakeland, Florida- What began as a call to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office about an alleged assault between a Lakeland mother and her son took a bizarre turn when deputies learned the two were allegedly involved in...
Florida Highway Patrol

Driver Applying Deodorant Crashes on Polk Parkway, Truck Ends Up Atop Concrete Barrier

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POLK COUNTY, Fla. – An unusual case of distracted driving left a pickup truck perched atop a concrete barrier along the Polk Parkway Sunday morning, but fortunately no one was injured. According to Florida Highway Patrol Sgt. Steve Gaskins, the...
Lakeland Police Department

Detectives Say Lakeland Woman’s Ring Was Consistent With Injuries Found On 3-Month-Old Baby

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On Thursday, September 10, 2026, PCSO deputies arrested 42-year-old Jessica Vlasac of Lakeland, charging her with aggravated child abuse (F1) resulting in the death of a 3-month-old infant who was in her care. According to the affidavit, at approximately 11:58...
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New BayCare Proton Center in Tampa Expands Treatment Options for Winter Haven Cancer Patients

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Winter Haven residents facing cancer have another treatment option within BayCare’s regional network following the opening of a $33 million proton therapy center in...
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