Polk Sheriff’s Office Charge Man With 10 Counts Of Capital Sexual Battery

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Polk Sheriff’s Office Charge Man With 10 Counts Of Capital Sexual Battery

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Kissimmee, Florida – Currently held on no bond, 38-year-old Michael Schiavone of Kissimmee, was arrested on Monday, May 23, 2016, charged with 10 counts of Capital Sexual Battery on a Child.

The victim in this case is a child less than 12 years of age who Schiavone had access to.

On May 20th, the child confided in her mother that Schiavone had repeatedly battered her since August 2015, with the most recent incident occurring on May 12, 2016. 

Schiavone confessed that he had sex with the child on two separate occasions this year. 

Schiavone told detectives he had laid the child onto a bed where he would then have sex with the child.  When detectives asked him if the child tried to stop him or push him away, he said, “no, she just laid there because she was too scared.”

“Michael Schiavone is a predator in every sense of the word,” said Sheriff Grady Judd.  “I am very proud of this victim for telling her mother what happened.  Michael Schiavone will have a long time to think about the harm he has caused this innocent child – it’s his turn to be scared of being in prison for the rest of his life.”

Bartow Family Loses Everything In Fire Including Family Pet

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Bartow Family Loses Everything In Fire Including Family Pet

Polk Family Loses everything

Bartow, Florida – Just before 4 p.m. Monday, Polk County Fire Rescue and local fire department crews responded to a mobile home fire at 4806 Mark Way, Bartow,  the home of Jesus Garcia & his family. When crews arrived, the home was fully involved.
A resident at the home told Polk County Fire Rescue crews that she smelled something burning, therefore she began turning off electronics, fans and other items throughout the house. The smell didn’t go away so she decided to take her granddaughter next door. When she returned to the house she heard a loud pop and a cloud of smoke followed.

There were two people at home when the fire started, one adult female and a child; however, four people lived in the mobile home. No one was injured, but a dog inside the home died. A mobile home next to it sustained minor damage to its siding.
The State Fire Marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.

Friends are trying to help the family. “Garcia is a working man that goes to work everyday to support his family which includes his wife , his daughter and his granddaughter which is only 2 yrs old. ” said a co-worker. They are in the need of all essentials from the smallest of things such as soap , shampoo and even toothbrushes. Friends  asking for any type of donations that can be dropped off at his place of employment (Roofing Supply Group) 3595 Recker Hwy Winter Haven, Florida. Tony Elliott the branch manager is handling donations his contact number is 863-293- 1555. If you may have cloths or future furniture or even want to help supply the family with dinner it would be appreciated.

“This is so disheartening for this family who works extremely hard everyday to lose everything they own in a blink of an eye . Is there anyway you would or could pass this info on. This family has not asked for any help but we are trying to reach as many as possible to let them know we all care.” said a co-worker.

LAKE WALES MEDICAL CENTER SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

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LAKE WALES MEDICAL CENTER SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

LAKE WALES MEDICAL CENTER SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

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Lake Wales, FL – Lake Wales Medical Center has an immediate need for volunteers for courtesy shuttle drivers, the gift shop, and the front lobby information desks. Courtesy shuttle drivers bring patients and visitors to the hospital entrances from parking areas. Gift Shop volunteers assist shoppers in the hospital gift shop. Front lobby volunteers greet visitors, hand out visitor passes, and answer questions. All volunteers must be friendly, personable, and at-ease interacting with the public.

 

“As we move into the Summer season, many of our volunteers head back up North, and we have a need for year-round residents who can volunteer four hours per week,” said Julie Sing, manager of volunteer services at the hospital.

 

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, complete an application, submit a letter of recommendation, and pass a background and drug screening. Top applicants will be interviewed, and available positions will be filled based on best fit.  Not all applicants will be brought on as volunteers. Shuttle drivers must be 21 years of age and will be trained on courtesy shuttle safety prior to beginning their assignment.

 

Hospital volunteers receive a free meal ticket for the hospital cafeteria for each shift worked, a volunteer uniform, and a free flu shot once per year. Volunteers ages 50 or older who work an average of at least 4 hours per week will receive free membership to LWMC’s Senior Circle program.

 

Applications are available in the lobbies at the hospital, or can be downloaded online at www.lakewalesmedicalcenter.com and click on the “Volunteers” tab at the top of the home page.

Winter Haven Christian Archer Places Third in National Archery Tournament

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Winter Haven Christian Archer Places Third in National Archery Tournament

Winter haven christian archer places third in national archery tournament

First Archer ever from the State of Florida to score in the top 5 in NASP National Tournament

Winter Haven, FL, May 18, 2016– Winter Have Christian School Archer Paige Stephens placed 3rd out of 2,326 Middle School female archers at the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) national tournament held this past weekend in Louisville, Kentucky.  Stephens shot a score of 293 out of a potential 300 to become the first ever archer from the State of Florida to finish in the top 5 in the NASP national tournament which has been held since 2010.  Finishing in the top 30 at Nationals gives Stephens the distinction of qualifying for the World Tournament which will be held June 24-26 in Myrtle Beach, SC.  NASP confirmed to Winter Haven Christian that Paige is also the first archer from the state of Florida to qualify for the World tournament.

Under the guidance of Coaches Ben Branch, Mike Way and Richie Stephens Winter Haven Christian has a thriving and growing Archery program which has been a popular sport at WHCS for several years.  According to Headmaster Mr. Joseph Klein the sport has been so popular at WHCS the school built a dedicated archery range on their campus located on Buckeye Loop Road in NE Winter Haven.  The Winter Haven Warriors Archery team sends a team each year to the NASP Florida State tournament which was held this year for the first time in Bartow.  Top shooters from each State tournament qualify for the National Tournament.

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North Central Landfill closed on Memorial Day

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North Central Landfill closed on Memorial Day
North Central Landfill closed on Memorial Day
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BARTOW, Fla. (May 23, 2016) – The North Central Landfill will be closed on Memorial Day, which is Monday, May 30. Also, no residential collection services (including all garbage, yard waste collection and recycling) in all unincorporated areas will occur on that day.
 
The North Central Landfill will re-open on Tuesday, May 31. Collection services will be delayed by one day. Therefore, those who receive collection services on Monday can expect it to occur on Tuesday, Tuesday’s collection will be on Wednesday, Wednesday’s collection will be on Thursday, Thursday’s collection will be on Friday and Friday’s Collection will be on Saturday.
 
Regularly scheduled pick-ups will resume the following Monday.

Couple Charged With Negligent Child Abuse w/o Bodily Harm for Deplorable Living Conditions

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Couple Charged With Negligent Child Abuse w/o Bodily Harm for Deplorable Living Conditions

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A Winter Haven couple is facing Child Neglect and drug charges after a two children in their care were found in the home under deplorable conditions.

On 5-22-16 just before 1 a.m., Winter Haven Police officers responded to the SW area residence to investigate the tip of possible narcotics use and child neglect. When officers arrived, they found 26 year-old Ashley Barnett in the home with a two and four year-old who were in her care.

The horrific condition inside of the home caused immediate concerns for officers. The home, which did not have running water, had a strong pungent odor of rotten food and feces. Flies began swarming around officers as they attempted to check the conditions inside of the home.

The mattresses were completely covered in brown stains and none had any sheets. Trash littered the floors and bags of garbage were piled throughout the residence along with rotting food shoved into the corners. Brown smudges on the walls were determined to be feces smeared throughout the residence.

As officers surveyed the residence, several baggies with white residue identified as methamphetamine, glass pipes and a small butane torch were found on a bed. Additional drugs and paraphernalia were located inside of the laundry room.

The kitchen was strewn with rotting food with minimal edible food available. The bathroom toilet was full of feces and the bathtub held about two inches of water with dead and live roaches floating in the water. Barnett showed officers the only bit of fresh water in the home was in a gallon jug, which only had about a quart left inside.

Barnett was placed under arrest and when asked about her husband who also lives there, she stated he was out retrieving water, but had been gone for three hours. He was eventually located at another residence and placed under arrest.

The children are being cared for by a family member.

Ashley and Richard Barnett were both charged with Negligent Child Abuse w/o Bodily Harm (F3), Possession of Methamphetamine (F3) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. They were both booked into the Polk County Jail.

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THERE’S NO SECOND CHANCE. BUCKLE UP EVERY TIME

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THERE’S NO SECOND CHANCE. BUCKLE UP EVERY TIME
THERE’S NO SECOND CHANCE. BUCKLE UP EVERY TIME.
~FHP Participates in National Click It or Ticket Enforcement Campaign ~
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – This week, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and its partners are participating in the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign that runs May 23 through June 5. Day or night, individuals should buckle up because there is often no second chance. Buckling up is critical in order to avoid unnecessary injuries and death. 
 
Preliminarily in 2015, more than 43 percent of those who were killed in crashes in vehicles where seat belt use is required chose not to wear their seat belts. FHP reminds everyone that Florida law requires the use of seat belts by drivers, passengers in the front seat and all children under the age of 18 in a motor vehicle. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is partnering with the Florida Sheriff’s Association, Florida Police Chief’s Association and the Florida Department of Transportation to spread the message statewide.
Additional information can be found on the Click It or Ticket Campaign page. Click here for 2013-2015 Unbelted Fatalities Statewide and 2015 Unbelted Fatalities by County. All 2015 data is preliminary as of May 18, 2016.
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COOKING ON THE RIDGE: Awesome Red Wine Pot Roast

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COOKING ON THE RIDGE: Awesome Red Wine Pot Roast

Awesome Red Wine Pot Roast

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  • Prep 15 m

  • Cook 4 h 15 m

  • Ready In 4 h 30 m

  1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Sprinkle the roast evenly with the flour and set aside. Heat the canola oil in an oven-proof Dutch oven with lid over medium-high heat. Brown the roast on all sides, about 10 minutes total; remove from the heat. Pour in the water and wine. Sprinkle with the basil, marjoram, thyme, salt, and pepper. Arrange the onion slices on the roast.
  3. Replace the cover and bake in the preheated oven for 3 hours. Add the potatoes, carrots, and pearl onions. Pour in additional water if the roast looks dry. Continue baking covered until the roast pulls apart easily with a fork, about 1 hour longer.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office is working on a Business Burglary at Teneroc High School

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Polk County Sheriff’s Office is working on a Business Burglary at Teneroc High School

PCSO is also working a business burglary at Tenoroc High School, 4905 Saddle Creek Road.  The burglary was discovered before students arrived and classes were delayed for a short time until detectives could begin their initial investigation.

 

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Polk County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Detectives are Currently Working a Suspicious Death Investigation in Auburndale

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Polk County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Detectives are Currently Working a Suspicious Death Investigation in Auburndale

Auburndale, Florida – At approximately 12:27 am, on Monday, May 23, 2016, a witness reported seeing a person in the front yard area of 108 Kim Street, Auburndale.  The witness reported hearing a gunshot and then seeing person fall to the ground.

The victim has been identified as 17-year-old Larry James Graham, DOB 9-25-1998, of Avenue T, NW, Winter Haven. Graham is a white male.

The investigation is ongoing at this time. 

Anyone with information about this investigation, or has information about Graham’s whereabouts prior to the incident, is urged to contact the PCSO at 863.298.6200.

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION WHO WANTS TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS AND BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CASH REWARD IS ASKED TO CALL HEARTLAND CRIME STOPPERS AT 1-800-226-TIPS or LOG ONTO www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com. ANONYMITY IS GUARANTEED!  iPhone users can download a free tip submit app to anonymously report crime. To install this free app, search for “TipSoft” or “TipSubmit” on the Apple App Store.

 

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