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Winter Haven Man Survives Violent Robbery Attempt Involving Choke Hold and Crash

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A Winter Haven man is lucky to be alive after three males grabbed the steering wheel of his car while another put him in a choke hold in an attempted robbery. On April 17, 2025 at approximately 3:26 pm, a 25...
Bartow

Two Law Enforcement Officers and Suspect Shot in Bartow, Florida

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The Officer-Involved Deadly Incident (OIDI) task force for the 10th Judicial Circuit is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred around 5:25 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025, in the parking lot of the Atkins Building on North Broadway in...
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Sheriff Grady Judd to Brief Media on Arrests of Illegal Alien Gang Members in Polk County

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WINTER HAVEN — Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd will hold a press conference at 11:00 a.m. this morning, Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Sheriff’s Operations Center in Winter Haven. The briefing will address the arrests of an organized group...
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A Lakeland woman has been arrested for stealing more than $13,700 from her employer in Winter Haven.

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On April 16, 2025 at approximately 3:50 p.m., Winter Haven Police responded to a call involving fraudulent refunds at NAPA Auto Parts, located at 1640 3rd St SW in Winter Haven. Officers made contact with the loss prevention (LP) member of the...
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“I Want to Kill You”: Auburndale Man Accused of Stabbing Woman in Winter Haven

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An Auburndale man has been charged with Attempted 2nd Degree Murder after a stabbing occurred in Winter Haven.On April 16, 2025 at approximately 8:30 p.m., Winter Haven Police responded to a call of a stabbing that occurred at a residence...
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Lakeland Man with Extensive Criminal History Arrested for Grand Theft of Motor Vehicle and Other Crimes in Winter Haven

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Lakeland man with extensive criminal history arrested for grand theft of a motor vehicle and other crimes Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Lakeland man and interrupted his apparent crime spree, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 after...
Auburndale

Auburndale Police Asking for Public’s Help Identifying Theft Suspect

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AUBURNDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY: “On 1/30/2025, a past occurred theft was reported at 624 Magnolia Avenue, in Auburndale, FL. The victim left his wallet on the picnic table outside of his place of work (designated break area). An unknown...
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Polk County Sheriff’s Office Hosting Easter Egg Hunt in Lakeland

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office is inviting the community to an exciting Easter Egg Hunt on Thursday, April 10, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The egg hunt will officially begin at 6:30 p.m., with plenty of eggs hidden throughout...
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Save the Date: 11th Annual Judd Jog 5k

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On your mark - get set - GO! This year's 11th annual Judd Jog 5K is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025. The cost to participate is $40.00, and all of the proceeds benefit the United Way of Central Florida....
Lakeland

EXCITING EVENTS HAPPENING IN POLK COUNTY THIS WEEKEND MARCH 29-30

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Bustin' Clays with Sheriff Grady JuddDate & Time: Saturday, March 29, 2025, 7:30 AM - 1:30 PMLocation: Tenoroc Shooting Sports, 3755 Tenoroc Mine Road, LakelandDescription: Join the 17th Annual Bustin' Clays fundraiser hosted by Polk County Sheriff's Charities, Inc....
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Only Looking for Cigarettes”: Winter Haven Woman Arrested After Trying Car Doors, Police Say

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On August 23, 2026 at approximately 11:22 a.m., Winter Haven officers responded to a residence on Giorgio Dr. in Winter Haven regarding a suspicious person...
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