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Polk Sheriff Investigating Shooting Of 19 Year Old Tuesday Night

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Polk Sheriff Investigating Shooting Of 19 Year Old Tuesday Night

Polk County Sheriff’s Office

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in Poinciana that occurred on June 5, 2018, and resulted in one person being critically injured.

Preliminary details so far are as follows:

Around 7:00 p.m. that evening, the PCSO Emergency Communications Center received 9-1-1 calls in reference to a shooting that occurred outside 800 Squirrel Court in Poinciana. According to witnesses, the 19-year-old victim responded to the residence with friends in a white SUV. The victim exited the SUV and was standing in the front yard talking to a 21-year-old resident of the home when a silver four-door car drove up and parked. Three unknown suspects got out of the car and fired multiple rounds from an unknown style handgun at the parked SUV.

The silver car then fled the scene, last seen heading northbound on Gazelle Drive. The suspects were described as Hispanic males.

The 19-year-old was struck by several bullets, and was taken to Poinciana Medical Center by his friends in the white SUV. Nobody inside the SUV was injured. The victim was airlifted to Osceola Regional Medical Center due to the severity of his wounds.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are urged to contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 863-298-6200.

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27 Year Old Woman Killed In Horrific Crash On Hwy 27 Tuesday Night

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27 Year Old Woman Killed In Horrific Crash On Hwy 27 Tuesday Night

Polk County Sheriff Press Release

Around 1:45 a.m. on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, PCSO responded to a two-vehicle crash between a Nissan Rogue SUV and a semi tractor-trailer. Preliminary investigation reveals that the SUV was traveling southbound on US Hwy 27 in Davenport approaching the red light at Ronald Reagan Parkway when it slammed into the back of the tractor-trailer that was stopped at the red light. It is unknown why the driver did not see the semi. It does not appear she braked.

The driver, who was declared deceased on-scene, was 27-year-old Jessica Lynn McMenemy of Kissimmee. She was the sole occupant. She was wearing her seatbelt.

The semi driver was not injured

2 People Helicopter Evacuated After Accident On Florida Ave

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2 People Helicopter Evacuated After Accident On Florida Ave

PCSO is on the scene of a two-vehicle crash, SUV versus car, at Christina Blvd West and South Florida Avenue in Lakeland. The crash occurred around 8:30 a.m. this morning (Wednesday, June 6, 2018).

Two victims have been flown out, and two have been transported by ambulance.

Traffic on South Florida Avenue in that area is severely impacted – please advise motorists to use alternate routes until further notice.

Summer Movie – The Incredibles at the Lakeland Public Library Friday

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Summer Movie – The Incredibles at the Lakeland Public Library Friday

Summer Movie – The Incredibles
Escape the summer heat here at the Lakeland Public Library with Kids Summer Movies!

Our doors will open at 2:30 and the movie will start at 2:40 so be sure to get here early to snag a seat!

One popcorn snack and drink will be provided for kids. All ages are welcome, children under 8 years old must have adult supervision.

Registration is not required.

June 7 – The Incredibles –  Watch the trailer! Questions? Contact our Youth Department 863.834.4268.

 

 

Watch the trailer!

Questions? Contact our Youth Department 863.834.4268.

Wastewater Collection Division Will Rehab Sewer Main: Portion of Griffin Road Will Be Impacted

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Wastewater Collection Division Will Rehab Sewer Main: Portion of Griffin Road Will Be Impacted

 

City of Lakeland Press Release

Lakeland, Florida – The City of Lakeland Wastewater Collections Division will be rehabilitating a sewer main along the south side of Griffin Road. The rehabilitation project will require the intermittent closure of the east bound outside lane and the adjacent sidewalk. Closure area will be between the Sykes/St. Leo University entrance and a point just east of the entrance to Central Florida Eye Associates. The project will start June 5th and work is projected to be completed by June 20th.

Closure Dates/Times
The project is scheduled during weekdays with lanes opening during the weekend. The lane closure will be in effect daily from 7 AM – 8 PM. Once daily work activities are finished, the lane will be reopened until the following morning work shift. Access to adjacent businesses will be preserved. There will be ramps installed at the entrances to impacted businesses so that traffic can cross over the sewer bypass setup.

Technology Petting Zoo This Friday At Winter Haven Library

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Winter Haven, Florida – Technology Petting Zoo at Winter Haven Library Friday, June 8 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm.
Families can stop by the Children’s Department and play with the Vive Virtual Reality System, Dash the robot, littleBits, littleBits Droid, and Osmo.

Date: Friday, June 8
Time: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Venue:Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Phone: (863) 291-5880

45th Annual Lake Wales NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet June 16th

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45th Annual Lake Wales NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet June 16th

The Lake Wales NAACP Branch 5109 is pleased to announce that it will host its 45th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Lake Ashton Golf Club, Lake Wales, FL. The theme is Steadfast and Immovable (1 Corinthians 15:58). A Mix and Mingle begins at 5:30 P.M. with dinner and program to follow at 6:45 P.M. This is our primary fundraising event of the year. It is our honor and privilege to have as our speaker, Ms. Adora Obi Nweze, President of the Florida State Conference of the NAACP and Chairman of the National Education Committee.

Date: June 16, 2018
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Time Details: Reception 5:30pm, Dinner/Program 6:45 PM
Location: Lake Ashton Club House
Address: 4140 Ashton Club Dr., Lake Wales, FL 33898
Contact: 863-604-9303
Cost: Tickets $65

Lake Wales Farmers Market This Saturday June 9th

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Lake Wales Farmers Market This Saturday June 9th

Lake Wales, Florida – The Lake Wales Farmers Market is this Saturday June 9th. The market actually has been growing lately with several new vendors. Come on out and show your support.

Date: June 9, 2018
Time:8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Downtown Market Place
Address: 20 N. Market Place
Lake Wales, FL 33853

If your interested in having a booth spot for the market you call: 863-662-9872

Woman Found Dead After Crash On S.R. 33 Monday Night

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Woman Found Dead After Crash On S.R. 33 Monday Night

PCSO Press Release

On Monday, June 4, 2018, around 10:40 p.m., PCSO investigated a traffic fatality in Polk City. Preliminary information so far is as follows:

We received a 911 call in reference to an erratic driver of a black Kia Soul heading northbound on SR 33 North of Polk City. The car was reported to be swerving all over the road. The car then crashed & flipped in the area of Evergreen Loop. The caller remained on-scene until first responders arrived. They found the driver inside, 73-year-old Judith Morgan of Auburndale, deceased. She was not wearing a seatbelt. It’s possible she suffered from a medical event prior to the crash, causing the erratic driving and the crash. An autopsy will be conducted to determine her exact cause of death.

LWPD Investigating Car Burglaries at Barranco Field on North Lakeshore Blvd

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LWPD Investigating Car Burglaries at Barranco Field on North Lakeshore Blvd

Lake Wales, Florida – Lake Wales Police Officers responded to four auto burglary complaints which seem to have occurred between the hours of 7pm and 8pm Monday night. The offender(s) broke a window in the vehicles and stole loose items such as change, jewelry, and purses.

Currently no suspects have been released. The case has been transferred to the investigations division. If you have any information regarding this case you are encouraged to contact the Lake Wales Police Department.

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