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Frostproof 12 U Boys and 10U and 12U Girls Play in Okeechobee July 8th

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Frostproof 12 U Boys and 10U and 12U Girls Play in Okeechobee July 8th

12U Major boys play in Bristol, FL Weekend of July 8th and the 10U & 12U girls play in Okeechobee weekend of July 8th

Donations can be made to Frostproof Youth Ball, PO Box 912, Frostproof, FL 33843

 

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Woman Arrested After Kicking & Biting Lake Hamilton Police Officer

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Woman Arrested After Kicking & Biting Lake Hamilton Police Officer
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Whitney Horner

Lake Hamilton,  Florida –  According to reports on 6/25/2016 a Lake Hamilton Police Officer made a traffic stop at  Hwy 27 & Kitto Lane. The officer had a reasonable suspicion that driver, Whitney Horner DOB: 6/26/86, was intoxicated. The  Lake Hamilton Police Officer asked for consent to search Horner ‘ s vehicle & she declined according to reports. A narcotics K9 was summoned. While the K9 unit was en-route, Lake Hamilton Police asked Horner to participate in a Standardized Field Sobriety Test. According to reports Horner allegedly failed to complete the exercises.

According to reports once the Polk County Sheriff’s Office K-9 arrived and attempted to conduct a free air sniff, Horner refused to move from the driver’s side door. After several requests to move to she was escorted to the front of the vehicle where she allegedly began to pull away and kick at the Lake Hamilton Police Officer. At that time she was placed in custody, while she was being physically combative.

Once in custody the free air search of the vehicle continued and a positive alert by the K9 occurred on the drivers side of the vehicle. The PCSO deputy allegedly located a white substance, that tested positive for methamphetamine, and a green leafy substance, which tested positive for marijuana.

After the items were located the suspect was placed under arrest and the officer and deputy attempted to place her in the patrol car. According to reports Horner attempted to flee. According to reports at this time during a struggle the suspect started to kick and at one point bite the ankle of the officer. The officer was able to quickly move preventing injury. Eventually Horner was secured in the vehicle with the help of deputies.

Horner is charged with Possession Of Methamphetamine, Battery on Law Enforcement Officer, Resist Officer with Violence, Cannabis Possession Not More Than 20 grams. She is currently released on bond. 

Auburndale Police Department Investigating Serious Bodily Injury Crash

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Auburndale Police Department Investigating Serious Bodily Injury Crash

 

Auburndale CrashAuburndale, Florida – On Saturday, July 3, 2016, at approximately 12:55 a.m., Auburndale Police officers were dispatched to a traffic crash at the intersection of US Highway 92 West and Neptune Road. Officers arrived a few minutes later to find that a beige 2001 GMC Yukon had crashed into the rear of a 2014 International tractor-trailer semi that was stopped at the traffic light facing eastbound. The Yukon struck the rear of the trailer with enough force to damage the rear under-ride equipment, ending up with the entire hood portion beneath the trailer and causing the front portion of the windshield to strike the rear deck and doors of the trailer.
The Yukon was driven by Jesus Torres Chavez, H/M, 06/18/1975, of 704 New Hope Street, Auburndale, and was occupied by passengers Martin M. Duran, H/M, 01/29/1963, 147 Palmetto Ridge Drive, Winter Haven, and Santiago Velasquez, H/M, 07/25/1974, 3094 Avenue T NW, Winter Haven.
The driver of the semi was Hector M. Rodriguez-Viera, H/M, of Orlando.
All three of the occupants of the Yukon had to be extricated from the vehicle by members of the Auburndale Fire Department. They were transported to Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center for treatment. Mr. Chavez was treated and later released. Mr. Duran received severe injuries and is still hospitalized and Mr. Velasquez also was seriously injured and is hospitalized.
Auburndale Police Department Traffic Homicide investigators were summoned to assume the investigation due to the seriousness of the injuries. This crash may be alcohol-related and this investigation is ongoing.
We will provide updates as they become available.

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C. LewisStokes December 10, 1944-July 2, 2016

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C. LewisStokes December 10, 1944-July 2, 2016

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C. Lewis Stokes, 71, of Bainbridge, GA, formally of Lake Wales, FL, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Morningside Baptist Church with Mr. Rex L.”Buck” Powell and Rev. Jimmy Dean officiating. The men of Morningside Baptist Church will serve as honorary pallbearers.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Morningside Baptist Church. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com.

Clinton Lewis Stokes was born December 10, 1944 in Lake Wales, FL the son of Clinton Willard Stokes and Doris Jean Massey Stokes. Lewis was a retired cattle rancher, a Free and Accepted Mason and a member of Golfview Baptist Church in Lake Wales, FL. After moving to Bainbridge Mr. Stokes attended Morningside Baptist Church. Many people said that Lewis was just an old cowboy , but that only scratched the surface of who he really was. Mr. Stokes was a devoted family man and spending time with them was the highlight of his day. Lewis was a master horse trainer, both working horses and race horses. He loved college football, especially the Florida Gators and could often be found watching old western movies on television.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Glenda Stokes of Bainbridge, GA; his children Karla Dean and her husband Chad, Kevin Manley and his wife Laura, Karin Jo Lambeth and her husband Billy all of Bainbridge, GA; his mother Doris Griffin of Winter Haven, FL; his siblings Joe Stokes of Lake Wales, FL, Dennis Stokes of Chipley, FL, Linda Hare of Lake Wales, FL, and Sherry Kitner of Sanford, FL; his grandchildren Justin, Jessica, Jacob, Travis, Bailey, Sydney, Presley, Lexie, Bowen, Colton, Cati Jo, Carlyann, Carrilynn, Cassilee, Jennifer and Cailyn; his great grand children Aubrey and Hadley.

Lewis was preceded in death by his father Clinton Willard Stokes.

Woman Charged In Lake Wales For Leaving Dog In 110 Degree Car Thursday

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Woman Charged In Lake Wales For Leaving Dog In 110 Degree Car Thursday
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Brittani Kierstead 2015 Mugshot

Lake Wales, Florida – Lake Wales Police Officer’s responded to 2000 SR 60 E, Walmart in reference to a dog locked inside a parked vehicle. Upon arrival an officer made contact with a witness. The witness stated when she arrived at Wal-Mart she could hear a dog barking in the vehicle. She went in the store and when she returned about thirty minutes later she hear the same dog barking. The witness located the dog in a vehicle that was not running and only had one window down approx 4 inches. At that time Brittani Kierstead and another person exited Wal-Mart and walked to the vehicle. Kierstead stated that her brother was left in the vehicle with the car running while she and the other person into Wal-Mart. After further investigation and discussion Kierstead allegedly admitted the brother was not with them. Officers viewed the video from Wal-Mart and discovered Kierstead left the dog in the vehicle and went into Wal-Mart for approx 47 minutes. Officers checked the real feel temp and it was 110 degrees. Officers completed a complaint affidavit charging Kierstead with misdemeanor animal cruelty. Animal control responded and took possession of the dog.

Deputies Arrest Polk Man For Attempted Murder 1st Degree

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Deputies Arrest Polk Man For Attempted Murder 1st Degree

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Lakeland, Florida – According to a Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrest affidavit, 23 year old Brandon Skylar Gaskins, has been arrested for Attempted Murder 1st Degree, Robbery with Firearm/Deadly Weapon, Conspiracy Commit Armed Robbery, Tampering with Physical Evidence (2x), Violation of Pretrial Release Condition for Battery (2x). According to reports the suspect, Gaskins, allegedly shot the victim, Bryant Brantley, over money. The incident occurred on 6/29/2016 at a residence on 4th Street SE., in Lakeland, Florida. The victim was allegedly shot in the leg by Gaskins with a small caliber round (presumed to be .22). After allegedly shooting the victim, Gaskins is accused of trying to get $700.00 from the victim. According to witnesses, the victim allegedly owed Gaskins.

According to reports deputies arrived at the residence on 4th St. SE. in reference to a armed robbery call. They found out when they arrived that the victim was transported to Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center for treatment. According to medical staff at the hospital the victim suffered a gunshot wound to the leg which narrowly missed the femoral artery. The suspect allegedly left the residence between the time of the shooting and the time the police arrived. Witnesses advised that the suspect left the residence wearing different cloths than he wore during the incident with the victim. According to reports a witness advises Gaskins attempted to light a bag on fire and threw it out the window of a car while driving down the road. The suspect also allegedly threw another bag in a dumpster at a different location. According to a witnesses the suspect allegedly told her he had flushed a shell casing down the toilet.

After the suspect arrived back at the residence on 4th St. SE. he was arrested by deputies. During a post Miranda interview the suspect advised the victim owed him $30, but he was not concerned about it. The suspect denied robbing & shooting the victim. He advised that only learned about the victim being injured through the investigation. The suspect also denied tampering with any possible evidence related to the investigation.

Gaskins has an extensive arrest record in just the past year. He has been arrested for Battery – Prior Conviction, Shooting Into A Building, Culpable Negligence Expose to Harm, Violation Of Probation DUI Hillsborough County. Currently he remains in jail. 

Fun Friday: Lakeland First Friday

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Fun Friday: Lakeland First Friday

Lakeland First Friday

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Jul 1, 2016
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

First Friday is one of the most popular recurring events at Historic Munn Park in Downtown Lakeland. Join us for an evening of FREE family friendly entertainment, activities, live music, art receptions, a car show, and, of course, the chance to check out a great, locally-owned restaurant or retail establishment.

Upcoming Event Themes

  • July 2016 – Family Reunion
  • August 2016 – Back to School sponsored in part by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union
  • September 2016 – Dog Days Downtown sponsored by SPCA Florida
  • October 2016 – Friday Night Live
  • November 2016 – AAA Night sponsored by AAA
  • December 2016 – Hometown Holiday sponsored by Burnetti, P. A.

 

Traffic Alert for July 5 and 6th between the Hours of 6AM to 3PM N. Florida Ave and Wedgewood Blvd will Be Closed

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Traffic Alert for July 5 and 6th between the Hours of 6AM to 3PM N. Florida Ave and Wedgewood Blvd will Be Closed

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Carpenters Way between N. Florida Avenue and Wedgewood Boulevard will be closed to local traffic only Tuesday, July 5 and 6 between the hours of 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM. A contractor working for the City of Lakeland will be painting and making repairs to the historic arch over Carpenters Way just north of Interstate 4.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit Arrests Man at Saddle Creek Park

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Polk County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit Arrests Man at Saddle Creek Park

PCSO Vice Unit Arrests Man at Saddle Creek Park

 

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On Thursday, June 30, 2016, the PCSO Undercover Vice Unit conducted an operation at Saddle Creek Park in unincorporated Polk County, in response to complaints about lewd activity. One suspect was arrested.

65-year-old Dennis Batten, of Auburndale, solicited an undercover PCSO detective to perform a lewd act at Saddle Creek Park, and also exposed himself to the detective. Batten was arrested and charged with one count Offering to Engage in Lewdness, and one count Indecent Exposure. He was also issued a trespass from all parks in the county. He was released from jail on $500.00 bond.

Brock’s Bistro Would like to Invite you to Join Them for a Fun-Filled 4th Of July Celebration

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Brock’s Bistro Would like to Invite you to Join Them for a Fun-Filled 4th Of July Celebration

 

Weekend of 4th of July Special:  Buy one all natural deli sandwich get second one 50% off and/or buy any gourmet 100% angus burger and get second one 50% off.

Monday there will be live music, face painters, ballon artist and more.

Come join us for a fun-filled weekend at Brock’s!

Address: 823 Eagle Ridge Dr, Lake Wales, FL 33859

Phone: (863) 318-9710

 

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