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7 Rivers Water Festival – Lake Eva Park, Haines City = May 6, 2017

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7 Rivers Water Festival – Lake Eva Park, Haines City = May 6, 2017

7 Rivers Water Festival – Lake Eva Park, Haines City

 

 On May 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., all are invited to the fourth annual 7 Rivers Water Festival at Lake Eva.

 

This family-friendly event is free and features a cardboard boat race, a recycled fashion show competition, and live animals including butterflies and a Florida panther.

 

At the Festival you will learn:

 

* How and why organizations involved with conservation, recreation and pollution prevention work together to save water, money and the environment.

 

*Ways we can protect and conserve the environment and enhance our enjoyment of water sports and lakeside activities

 

*Learn more about utility service and supply issues, and much more through games, activities, and prizes.

 

The 7 Rivers Water Festival is brought to you by Polk County Utilities and the City of Haines City.

Lake Eva Park is located at 301 Ledwith Avenue, Haines City, FL 33844.

Visit www.polk-county.net/7Rivers for more information.

 

Patient Thanks Crews After Rattlesnake Bite

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Patient Thanks Crews After Rattlesnake Bite

Patient Thanks Crews After Rattlesnake Bite

Bartow, Fla. (April 24, 2017) — Jerome Roddenberry was treated by Polk County Fire Rescue after a rattlesnake bit him on his hand. He’s now out of the hospital and recovering well. On Friday, April 21, he met some of the Polk County Fire Rescue members who started his care.

Roddenberry was bitten on Sunday, April 9, by a five and a half foot rattlesnake. He told firefighters during the reunion that the bite itself didn’t hurt, “but things got bad, fast.” After about 10 steps he wasn’t able to move and approximately 30 seconds after the bite, he doesn’t remember anything until he woke in the hospital.

“I have no memory of my first helicopter ride,” Roddenberry told firefighters.

Polk County Fire Rescue crews were dispatched to the River Ranch hunting grounds around 6:30 p.m. Fire rescue crews were told someone shot the snake in the midsection and Roddenberry thought it was dead; but when he picked it up, the snake bit him on his hand.

When fire rescue crews arrived, Roddenberry needed advanced medical care. He was airlifted to Osceola Regional Medical Center so antivenin could be administered. Mr. Roddenberry said he received 32 vials of antivenin at the hospital. “I’m lucky to be alive,” he added.

Roddenberry also told the Polk County Fire Rescue members, “You saved my life. You kept me going until I got to the hospital.”

Video taken during the reunion is posted on the Polk County Fire Rescue Facebook page.

If you are interested in learning more about treating snakebites, envenomation care will be explored at the Polk County Fire Rescue’s EMS Symposium on Tuesday, May 23. Registration is free. Visit www.polk-county.net/EMS-Symposium to register.

Curious Rattlesnake Says Hello To Firefighters During Red Grange Fire

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Curious Rattlesnake Says Hello To Firefighters During Red Grange Fire

Curious Rattlesnake Says Hello To Firefighters During Red Grange Fire

 

Bartow, Fla. (April 23, 2017) — Fighting the Red Grange Fire wasn’t the only challenge firefighters faced over the weekend. On Saturday, April 22, firefighters stumbled across a rattlesnake while protecting a structure during a flare-up .

“While our crews are working, they must be extremely careful and watch for other hazards,” said Battalion Chief Chris Hancock.

About a month ago firefighters extinguishing a brush fire in the same area had a similar experience. It’s also not far from the River Ranch, where a man was airlifted after he picked up a rattlesnake that was shot in its midsection.

On Tuesday, May 23, envenomation care will be explored at the EMS Symposium Polk County Fire Rescue is organizing. The event is free and you can register by visiting www.polk-county.net/EMS-Symposium.

 

Lake Wales House Fire Under Investigation

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Lake Wales House Fire Under Investigation
Lake Wales House Fire Under Investigation
 
Bartow, Fla. (April 23, 2017) — A home in Lake Wales received extensive fire damage. Polk County Fire Rescue responded to 2507 Forest Drive just before 7 a.m. Sunday, April 23. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire and smoke coming from the rear of the structure. In approximately 30 minutes, Polk County Fire Rescue extinguished the fire.
No one was in the home. Polk County Fire Rescue was told by neighbors the home is vacant.
The Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations was called to carry out an investigation.

PCSO Deputies Arrest Bartow Man For Felony Possession of Marijuana With Intent To Sell & Marijuana-Laced Gummy Candy

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PCSO Deputies Arrest Bartow Man For Felony Possession of Marijuana With Intent To Sell & Marijuana-Laced Gummy Candy

On Friday, April 21, 2017, PCSO deputies arrested 30-year-old Jerrod Williams of 950 Bee Avenue North in Bartow for:

  • one count possession of marijuana with intent to sell (F3)
  • one count keeping vehicle for drug sales (F3)
  • one count possession of marijuana over 20 grams (F3)
  • one count possession of drug paraphernalia (M1)

According to the affidavit, around 11:00 p.m. that evening, a PCSO deputy sheriff pulled Williams’ vehicle over for a traffic infraction on Crystal Lake Drive North in Lakeland, and smelled the distinct odor of marijuana emanating from within the car as he approached it.

During a search of the car, deputies located two large bags (total weight 216 grams) of marijuana leaves, and another large bag (weighing 412 grams) of 26 individually packaged “Colorado Retail Marijuana” gummies. Williams also had $5,900 in cash on him, all of which are indicative of illegal drug sales.

Williams was arrested and transported to the Polk County Jail.

Williams has been in the Polk County jail on six prior occasions, for aggravated assault with a firearm, battery domestic violence, possession of marijuana, a Hillsborough County warrant (grand theft, burglary), DWLSR, and VOP.

His most recent arrest in January 2017 was for possession of marijuana with intent to sell and possession of marijuana over 20 grams. He has been out on bond since that time, and has now violated the conditions of his pre-trial release with this new arrest. As such, he will remain in the Polk County Jail for these news charges, on no bond.

“Clearly, Jerrod Williams hasn’t learned the error of his ways. No matter how you package marijuana, or whether you bring marijuana gummies it into our county from Colorado, it is still illegal to sell on the street. It appears the only way to keep him from selling drugs is to keep him in jail.” – Grady Judd, Sheriff

Indian Lake Estates Evacuation Order Will Be lifted As of 4:00 PM Today

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Indian Lake Estates Evacuation Order Will Be lifted As of 4:00 PM Today

Division of Forestry, Polk County Fire Rescue and law enforcement are lifting the evacuation order at Indian Lake Estates as of 4 p.m. Residents can return home after 4 p.m. There is still smoke and could be flareups, so Polk County Fire Rescue and Forestry will remain in the area all night. Please drive carefully coming home.

Lake Wales Woman Arrested After Hitting Ex-Husband With Her Car

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Lake Wales Woman Arrested After Hitting Ex-Husband With Her Car

Earlier this week Lake Wales Police Officers were dispatched to Crystal Ave in reference to a disturbance/assist Fire and EMS call.

Officers responded and, upon arrival, observed a maroon Dodge Neon parked up against the building at this location.  Lying on the ground next to the vehicle was the victim who was in obvious pain and being treated by EMS. The victim told officers that his ex-wife tried to run him over with the vehicle causing him injuries when she struck him. He told officers he and his ex-wife,  have been feuding over children and property and he believes this is why she tried to run him over.

The ex-wife/suspect, Patricia Mustain, told officers that she has been abused by the victim over the past 15 years and today’s argument caused her to react but she could not remember the details of this incident and refused further questioning.

The victim was transported to Winter Haven Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Mustain was placed under arrest for aggravated battery (DV) with a motor vehicle and transported to Polk County Jail without further incident.

Reports of Vehicle Fire at American Legion in Lake Wales

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Reports of Vehicle Fire at American Legion in Lake Wales

We have reports of a vehicle fire at American Legion in Lake Wales.

We don’t have all the detials that time and will bring you more as it becomes availabe.

 

Red Flag Warning Issued For Polk

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Red Flag Warning Issued For Polk
Red Flag Warning Issued For Polk
 
Bartow, Fla. (April 21, 2017) — The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Polk County. This means that critical fire weather conditions are expected to occur today due to long durations of low humidity. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Even low cut grass can catch on fire so smokers need to ensure they fully out cigarettes, outside cooking should be kept inside a covered grill or pit and the burn ban shouldn’t be violated.
Polk County remains under a burn ban. Any person who refuses to comply or violates this ban shall be in violation of County Ordinance 08-015, and can be punished by a find not to exceed $500 or by imprisonment by a term not to exceed 60 days in the county jail or both.

Davenport/Loughman Area PCSO Investigating Accident Involving School Bus

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Davenport/Loughman Area PCSO Investigating Accident Involving School Bus

UPDATE:

Final patient count for those who were transported by Polk County Fire Rescue to the hospital with minor injuries is 15.
  • 12 students from the bus
  • 3 patients from the other vehicles involved
The patients were taken to either Celebration Hospital and Heart of Florida.

 

Original Release:

PCSO is investigating a traffic crash on Ronald Regan Parkway at Champions Gate Blvd in the Davenport/Loughman area, involving a Polk County school bus and other vehicles.

The bus has students on it but only minor injuries have been reported so far.

Polk Fire Rescue can confirm we are transporting a total of 11 patients (9 from the school bus).

The crash occurred at 3:30 p.m.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office will issue updates about the crash once the information becomes available.

The crash occurred at 3:30 p.m.

 

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