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PCSO Sergeant’s Quick Actions Saves Several Animals From Wahneta Fire

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Earlier this morning, on August 27, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., Sergeant Carlton Turner, the supervisor at our (PCSO) Eagle Lake Sheriff’s substation, was driving when he saw smoke coming from what looked like someone’s backyard off of Bomber Road....
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Remembering Deputy Sheriff Christopher Broadhead

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Polk County Sheriff’s Office- On this day, August 23, 2021 Deputy Sheriff Christopher Broadhead passed away as a result from Covid-19. It was determined that he likely caught the virus in the line of duty. The Covid-19 pandemic personally touched...
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Live911 Helps PCSO Officers Catch Two Thieves

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Polk County Sheriff’s Office- In 2021, the PCSO began using a program called Live911, which allowed deputies to hear live 911 calls through their laptops as the calls are being answered by dispatch. The technology allows for quicker response...
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Lakeland Police Looking For Theft Suspects Who Used Stolen Credit Cards at Multiple Lakeland Stores

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Lakeland Police Department - HELP US IDENTIFY THEFT SUSPECTS Shortly after the Victim's wallet was stolen from Hobby Lobby on South Florida Avenue, the two suspects pictured used credit cards from the wallet at Target (Harden Blvd) and GameStop (Lakeside...
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Lakeland Man Arrested After Stealing Trailer with Nearly $70,000 Worth of Items Inside

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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Lakeland man on July 31, 2024 for stealing a trailer filled with nearly $70,000 worth of items inside. The suspect was identified as Robert Reynolds of Lakeland. It should be noted that this...
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Officers Find Vehicle Engulfed in Flames and No Person on Scene in Winter Haven

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Winter Haven Public Safety Department- Anyone who happened to be traveling on Hwy 17 at Ave. M NW (in front of St. Joseph's Catholic Church) Sunday morning (Aug. 18) right after midnight may have information regarding this crash.Winter Haven...
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Facebook Marketplace Sale Turns Into Trio Being Arrested

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Polk County Sheriff’s Office- It started Sunday evening, August 18th at around 8pm at Winston Baptist Church at 3233 Old Tampa Highway in Lakeland. The 23-year old victim was selling her iPhone via Facebook Marketplace. She agreed to meet up with...
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Polk County Sheriff’s Office Hosting Cadet Program Information Session

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Polk County Sheriff’s Office- Are you a high school student with an interest in joining law enforcement someday? Come join our Cadet Unit! This program is designed to introduce students to the world of law enforcement while teaching them discipline,...
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Police Presence at Lake Mariam in Winter Haven Raises Questions Within Community

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Yesterday afternoon, August 14, 2024 officers responded to the Lake Mariam boat ramp area off of Dundee Road in Winter Haven. Winter Haven Police Department responded, along with assistance from Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Polk County Fire Rescue. There...
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Dinner With Deputies At Chick-fil-a

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Polk County Sheriff’s Office - Winter Haven & Auburndale areas… Join PCSO deputies from Central District at Chick-Fil-A in Winter Haven for "Dinner with Deputies" today…Wednesday, August 14th from 5-8pm. Our deputies who have "Pride in Service" for the people...
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Polk County High School Football Preview Week 1

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Polk County High School Football Preview Week 1 By Ethan Jones Lakeland at Kathleen The time that everyone has been waiting for is finally here: Week 1...
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