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Reported Vape Pen Explosion Causes Fire and Sends One To Hospital

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On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, Polk County Fire Rescue responded to a residential fire call on Avenue R NW in Winter Haven. The call came in just before 2:00 pm. Polk County Fire Rescue, along with Polk County Sheriff’s Office...
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Polk County Sheriff’s Office Hosting Firearms Safety Course/Concealed Weapons Class

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office will host a Firearms Safety Course/Concealed Weapons Class on Saturday, August 17th, from 8:00 am - Noon. RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW for August 17th - CALL 863-298-6242. If registration for the class fills up, a second...
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Woman Issued Citations for DUI Damage to Property and DUI After Her Car Crashed Into Safety Fence at a Winter Haven Residence

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On July 12, 2024 officers responded to a single vehicle crash on Avenue B NE in Winter Haven. A car had crashed and gotten stuck in an orange safety fence. The car belonged to Athena McKee Stith, who was...
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Missing Endangered Juvenile

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UPDATE She has been LOCATED in the Beverly Hills Road area of Lakeland. She has been reunited with her family and is okay. ORIGINAL POST: MISSING ENDANGERED JUVENILE: Adrianna Rubio was last seen leaving her home on foot at about 4:00 AM...
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Man Tries to Get Away On Electric Scooter After Theft Incident

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Polk County Sheriff’s Office: A PCSO deputy conducted a stop on a suspicious man being suspicious on a suspicious vehicle. It was just after noon on a Wednesday, near the Dunkin Donuts on US 98 in north Lakeland. Deputies pursued...
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From House Party to Hoosegow: the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Crashes House party, Makes 10 Arrests

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On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, around 5:00 p.m., detectives from the Southwest District arrested 10 suspects, eight of them juveniles, after responding to a residence in Lakeland, following reports of a juvenile who was violating her probation and an open...
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Save the Date for the Next Polk County Sheriff’s Office Women’s Basic Self Defense* and Personal Safety* Class

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The next Polk County Sheriff's Office Women’s Basic Self Defense* and Personal Safety* class is scheduled for August 3rd. Join our Crime Prevention Unit for a couple of hours to learn some basic moves and information that could help keep...
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Felony Warrant Obtained For Bendarious Kwatz Leaks

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Winter Haven Public Safety Department - A felony warrant has been obtained for 23 year-old Bendarious Kwatz Leaks for multiple felony charges. If you know where he is, you can remain anonymous and be eligible for a CASH reward.On...
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Lake Alfred Crash Results in Overturned Dump Truck

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On July 15, during the late afternoon hours, a dump truck was involved in a crash in Lake Alfred, which resulted in the dump truck overturning. The crash occured on HWY 17 right near Lake Haines in Lake Alfred...
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Man Caught on Camera Breaking Into Winter Haven Apartment Stealing Dog and Allegedly Also Taking Firearm and Cash

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Winter Haven Public Safety Department - Can you identify this guy?? He burglarized an apartment and not only taking the victim's firearm and cash, he took the victim's French Bulldog named Stormii.On 7-8-24 at approximately 7:10 p.m., the male...
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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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