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Florida Highway Patrol

Winter Haven Bicyclist Killed, Two Injured in Crash on South County Line Road

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Winter Haven, FL – A tragic accident on the night of March 19, 2025, resulted in the death of a bicyclist and left two others with minor injuries. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 8:53...
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Lake Wales Business Vandalized, Molotov Cocktails Used

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UPDATED 3:27 p.m. 3/21/25: The owners and employees of a Lake Wales business experienced something yesterday that no one should. In the early morning hours of Thursday, March 20, 2025, UniVista Insurance, located at 674 SR 60 in Lake Wales, was...
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Winter Haven Man Arrested After Firing Gun and Threatening to Kill During Argument

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25-year-old Coleton Smith from Winter Haven was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff's Office on Monday, March 17th, after losing his temper during an argument. At approximately 5:50 p.m., deputies responded to a report of gunshots and threats to...
Lake Wales Police Department

Victims Dashcam Video Confirms Hit & Run Vehicle- Driver Arrested For DUI & Drug Possession

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Lake Wales Police Department arrested 31-year-old Cory Alexander Butler on multiple charges, including DUI, possession of cannabis with intent to distribute, and hit-and-run with property damage. The incident occurred around 7pm on March 11, 2025. Authorities responded to a...
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Lakeland Police Looking for Winter Haven Man Allegedly Involved in Stabbing Incident

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Lakeland PD Can you help find a WANTED Person? Sylvester Rhodes (age 34) from Winter Haven, was involved in an altercation on March 11, 2025, in which the victim was stabbed. An arrest warrant has been obtained for Rhodes for AGGRAVATED...
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Retired PCSO Sergeant Killed by Drunk Driver in Bartow

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested a Winter Haven man last evening for DUI Manslaughter in the death of a retired PCSO Sergeant who had stopped to remove debris from the roadway when he was hit and killed in...
Crime & Public Safety

Two Arrested for Firing Shots from Pickup Truck in Eagle Lake Incident

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Two Arrested for Firing Shots from Pickup Truck in Eagle Lake Incident Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to multiple calls about shots being fired from a pickup truck in Eagle Lake early on Sunday morning, March 16th,...
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Pair Charged with Grand Theft of Motor Vehicle and More After Night out at Party

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A night in St. Petersburg ended with a Winter Haven woman losing more than $1200, her car temporarily stolen and a couple behind bars. On March 15, 2025, a Winter Haven woman drove to attend a party in St. Petersburg...
Crime & Public Safety

Local Father Arrested After Confrontation At Winter Haven Elementary School

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*Editors Note: I’ve personally known both Dedric Brinson and Freddie Brinson for a long time. Prior to them, even realizing it I used to referee their youth football games. I’ve known Freddie more than Dedric, but I found both...
Polk County Sheriff's Office

Social Media Influencer Arrested After School Incident Escalates

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*Editors Note: I’ve personally known both Dedric Brinson and Freddie Brinson for a long time. Prior to them, even realizing it I used to referee their youth football games. I would say I’ve known Freddie more than Dedric,...
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Winter Haven

Winter Haven Laundromat to Host Big Pink Saturday for Breast Cancer Awareness

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Winter Haven Laundromat to Host Big Pink Saturday for Breast Cancer Awarenessby James Coulter Her mother died from breast cancer. Years later, she underwent a...
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