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From Criminal Mischief to Missed Work Release: Winter Haven Man Arrested Again

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Almost one year ago, on April 20, 2025, Matthew Lynn Rhoton of Winter Haven (now 48 years old), got into some trouble by intentionally kicking and damaging the door of a car in a parking lot. The value of...
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Missing Teen Rescued in Dundee, Registered Sex Offender Taken Into Custody

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A missing teenage girl from Orange County was found safe, and the adult male sex offender who was hiding her has been arrested by the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Detectives from the Orange County Sheriff's Office contacted the PCSO on...
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Plant City Arrest Made in Deadly Lakeland Shooting Outside Jade Fox Lounge

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A suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting outside a Lakeland nightclub in February has now been taken into custody, marking a significant development in the case. According to the Lakeland Police Department, 34-year-old Janard Dominic Childs of Lakeland...
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Lakeland Man Arrested and charged with 46 Counts Possession of Child Pornography

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On April 2, 2026, PCSO Cyber Crimes detectives arrested 50-year-old Christopher Burnside of Lakeland and charged him with 46 counts promoting sexual performance of a child after receipt of NCMEC (National Center for Missing and Endangered Children) tips and the subsequent...
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Trespassing Suspect Shoots 9 Cows in Fort Meade, Several Killed

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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Agriculture Crimes Unit is seeking information in regard to a shooting of several cattle that occurred on the night of March 18, 2026, in the area of Lake Buffum Road West, Fort Meade. On March...
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Winter Haven Woman Arrested for DUI After Crashing Into Tree and Fleeing on Foot

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A 33-year-old woman from Winter Haven is facing her second DUI charge after a crash that damaged property but fortunately left no one injured. According to investigators, Jessica Lawson was driving when she ran off the roadway, struck a tree,...
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PCSO: Mulberry Man Accused of Arson, Attempted Murder After Armed Domestic Dispute

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A Mulberry man is facing a lengthy list of felony charges after Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies say a domestic dispute escalated into a violent confrontation involving a firearm and a structure fire at a residence on Misty Lake...
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Infant Found Unresponsive in Vehicle, Rushed to Hospital in Winter Haven

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WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — An infant was transported to the hospital Tuesday afternoon after being left inside a vehicle, according to the Winter Haven Police Department. Public Information Officer Jamie Brown said the incident occurred at approximately 3:50 p.m. on...
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Deputy Injured When Suspect Backs Into Patrol Car During Attempted Getaway

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Polk County Sheriff’s Office Press Release On March 30, 2026, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 24‑year‑old Jesus Bosch of Lakeland following a grand theft investigation that escalated into a vehicle pursuit and multiple felony charges. Deputies responded after a...
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Authorities Investigating Violent Overnight Death of Bartow Man

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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Bartow Police Department are investigating a violent death that occurred late last night (March 26, 2026) in Bartow. The victim has been identified as 56-year-old Jeffrey Lee Blevins. According to investigators, the incident happened shortly...
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Winter Haven Police Call Case “Absolutely Heartbreaking” as Grandmother Faces Manslaughter Charge – After Child Died In Hot Car

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A 74-year-old grandmother has been taken into custody and charged in the death of her 17-month-old granddaughter. In a heartbreaking event back on March 31,...
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