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3-year-old child found dead after going missing from resort near Walt Disney World
ORLANDO, Fla. (Gray News) - A child is dead after he went missing from a resort near Walt Disney World in Florida on Thursday. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Florida, Rakim Akbari, 3, was reported missing from the Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas at Lake Buena Vista earlier in the day.
Florida Man Dead After His Grandmother Gave Him A Candy Bar
This story is very devasting, ” Florida man dead after his grandmother gave him a candy bar.” This horrific incident happened in Winter Haven which is about an hour and a half from where I live in St. Petersburg. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s department, Henry Maynard got very upset that his grandmother sat a candy bar on his computer. Maynard got so upset, that he actually ran over his grandmother with his car.
Lakeland Girl Faces Man Accused of Murdering Her Family
On Thursday morning in the Polk County Courthouse, a 14-year-old girl bravely walked past Bryan James Riley, the man accused of murdering four members of her family and trying to murder her in September 2021. An armed sheriff’s bailiff and an assistant state attorney stayed between her and Riley.
Man faces charges in shootout that killed 2 at Osceola County apartment complex
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A 26-year-old man faces charges in the shooting deaths of two men at an apartment complex near Kissimmee on July 9, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said the shooting was reported after midnight on Marta Circle, south of U.S. 441. Osceola...
Editorial – Sheriff Grady Judd and his Animal Services – Time for Real Transparency
Sheriff Grady Judd has done great things to clean up the streets in Polk County but when it comes to cleaning up his mess and his animal services he refuses to talk about it. Sheriff Grady Judd loves the camera and likes to tell everybody in the world that he arrested this that the and the other person.
Lakeland man recently released from jail accused of cutting power, breaking into businesses
LAKELAND, Fla. - A 24-year-old Lakeland man released from jail less than a month ago is back behind bars at the Polk County Jail. He's accused of cutting the power to a shopping plaza to break into businesses. The Lakeland Police Department deemed the suspect, Cory McPhaul, a person of...
UPDATED 1:35 pm JULY 17: FHP Closed Down S.R.60 At East of Lake Wales Due To Very Bad Crash
An email received today from the Florida Highway Patrol Public Affairs Office offers an update on the fatal crash on SR 60 yesterday, July 16:. “Vehicle 1, a Chevy Silverado, was traveling westbound on SR-60 near the Lake Kissimmee South boat ramp. Vehicle 2, a Honda CRV, was traveling eastbound on SR-60. Vehicle 3, a Lexus ES, was traveling eastbound directly behind Vehicle 2. For unknown reason, Driver 1 failed to maintain control Vehicle 1. Vehicle 1 crossed the centerline and collided nearly head on with Vehicle 2. Upon impact, Vehicle 2 rotated and again collided with Vehicle 1. Despite evasive maneuvers, Vehicle 3 then collided with Vehicle 2 before striking a guard rail, located along the outside shoulder of the roadway. A passenger traveling in Vehicle 2 suffered fatal injuries at the scene of the crash while the driver, transported to an area hospital, later expired from injuries suffered during the collision.
Florida Man Who Has “Enough Issues With Law Enforcement” Flees Crash Scene, Parks On Sidewalk At Truck Stop
A 44-year-old Florida man now has more issues with law enforcement after fleeing the scene of a crash, only to be arrested for DUI and multiple other charges. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, in Lake Wales, on Monday evening, a woman’s vehicle was hit by a blue Dodge pickup truck.
24-year-old arrested after Kissimmee apartment complex shooting: deputies
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - A 24-year-old man was arrested for premeditated murder after a shooting at a Kissimmee apartment complex over the weekend, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. Don’t Miss the 2024 Volvo’s (See Results)Affordable New SUVs | Search|. Deputies responded to the Simpson Ridge Apartments on...
Polk County Fire Rescue Conducts Successful High-Angle Rescue At Winter Haven Hotel
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR), in collaboration with the Winter Haven Fire Department (WHFD), responded to a high-angle rescue call at the Courtyard Hotel in Winter Haven this afternoon. The incident involved workers who became stranded at a significant height, requiring specialized rescue techniques. PCFR...
Coffee, candy, comfort: Sterns’ main worries as he awaits murder trial
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Court TV) — The Florida man accused of killing and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl is worried about running low on coffee in jail and complaining that his cell is loud, dirty and uncomfortable. New documents reviewed by Court TV include e-mails sent to and from Stephan Sterns, who’s charged with the first-degree... Read more » Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Auburndale police and fire department join forces for active shooter training
The Auburndale police and fire departments are preparing to respond to an active shooter incident. They are participating in a three-day training happening at Auburndale High School
K-9 Duncan was hailed as a hero in Polk County after catching multiple criminals
A K-9 is being praised for his heroics this past weekend. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) K-9 Duncan and his partner Deputy Smith were unstoppable this past weekend “catching criminals right and left.”. Deputies say K-9 Duncan and Master Smith responded to Champions Vue in...
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