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Auburndale

Police Seek Public’s Help to Identify Suspect Seen On Camera Using Stolen Credit Card at Auburndale Gas Station

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APD ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY “On 10/04/2025, the victim lost his wallet. On 10/05/2025, the suspect, a black male between the ages of 30-40, wearing a white T-Shirt, dark colored shorts, black socks, and black sandals arrived to the 7Eleven, located...
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Warrant Issued for 27-Year-Old Man Following Violent Domestic Assault in Winter Haven

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** MOLINA HAS BEEN CAPTURED AND ARRESTED IN PALM BEACH COUNTY ** ————— Original post A warrant has been obtained for 27 year-old Jonas Junior Molina for Domestic Battery by Strangulation and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon after he threatened...
Polk County

Wildfire Being Fought By Multiple Agencies South of Fort Meade

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*UPDATE: Fire has spread to 20 acres, but is 75% contained. FORT MEADE, Florida - November 3, 2025 Multiple agencies are working a wildfire south of Fort Meade this afternoon near the intersection of Mt. Pisgah Road and 9th Street...
Polk County Sheriff's Office

Lakeland Traffic Stop For Trailer Tag On Car Leads To Pair Being Arrested

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Lakeland, Florida - A routine tag check at a red light led to two arrests on Saturday, November 1st, after a Polk County Sheriffs Office deputy noticed something unusual about a vehicle license plate. According to PCSO, the deputy was...
Lake Wales Police Department

Lake Wales Business Owner Arrested After Allegedly Threatening To Kill Police Officer & Punching Her In The Face

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Lake Wales, Florida –  The owner of a Lake Wales dry cleaning business was arrested Saturday after threatening a customer and striking a female police officer.  The incident began when a customer called police and reported that James Franklin Brow (04/12/1957), owner...
Frostproof

Frostproof Man Arrested After Violent Armed Robbery Near Lake Wales

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LAKE WALES — A Frostproof man is behind bars after deputies say he assaulted a victim, held them captive inside a vehicle, and stole personal items during a violent armed robbery Friday morning. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office,...
Crime & Public Safety

Winter Haven Man Arrested for Third DUI After Being Found Asleep at Intersection

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A 35 year-old man was arrested on Tuesday for his third DUI when he was spotted at an intersection on Hwy 17 asleep inside of his running vehicle. On Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at approximately 8 p.m., 35 year-old Moises...
Florida Highway Patrol

Lakeland Man Involved in Fatal Sumter County Crash on SR-471

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A tragic crash in Sumter County on Thursday morning left one man dead following a nearly head-on collision on State Road 471. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 8:25 a.m. on October 30, 2025. A 32-year-old...
Polk County Sheriff's Office

Pasco Firefighter Arrested After Alleged Road Rage Incident in Lakeland – It’s Not His First Time

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POLK COUNTY — A Pasco County firefighter is facing multiple felony charges after deputies say he stalked a vehicle for more than seven miles during a late night road rage incident and pointed a handgun at the male passenger. According...
Polk County Sheriff's Office

Two Lakeland Women Arrested for Sexual Cyber Harassment

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Two Lakeland women, 36-year old Kristina Taylor and 36-year old Tara Johnson were arrested Monday evening, October 27, 2025 for distributing digital sexually explicit images of a man without his permission. The images were sent to the victim’s new girlfriend after his...
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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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