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Lakeland Police Department

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...
Polk County Sheriff's Office

Lake Wales Woman Is Charged With Grand Theft Arrested in Bartow

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According to information provided by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office PIO, deputies responded early Saturday, November 22nd, after a Winter Haven resident reported their Chevy Malibu had been stolen from the driveway of their home. The victim told deputies the...
Crime & Public Safety

“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...
Florida Highway Patrol

Lakeland Man Driving Commercial Vehicle Overturns on SR-618 After Near-Miss With Pickup Truck

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A crash on SR-618 in Tampa caused major disruption early Wednesday afternoon after a commercial vehicle overturned near the Channelside exit ramp. The incident happened on November 19, 2025, at approximately 12:12 p.m. A 48-year-old Lakeland man was driving a...
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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...
Auburndale

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...
Crime & Public Safety

Lake Wales Police Department Investigating Armed Robbery at Quality Petroleum

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On Friday, November 14, 2025, at approximately 2:02 A.M., officers from the Lake Wales Police Department responded to an armed robbery at the Quality Petroleum gas station located at 704 Scenic Highway North. Investigators determined that two masked male...
Lake Wales Police Department

Lake Wales Man Arrested In Large Methamphetamine Drug Sting

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A Lake Wales man is facing serious felony charges after a large amount of methamphetamine was seized during a recent undercover investigation conducted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The arrest stemmed from a controlled operation that took place...
Crime & Public Safety

Local Gas Station Clerk Victim at Site of Overnight Burglary

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An overnight burglary at a local gas station leaves a store clerk shaken as suspects are still at large. In the wee hours of the morning on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, the QP Gas Station, located at 704 N. Scenic...
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Live Music This Weekend in Winter Haven: Where to Catch Local Artists

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Live music fans will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy local performers this weekend in Winter Haven, with solo artists, bands, karaoke and a...
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