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WORKER KILLED IN INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT AT MOSAIC NEW WALES PLANT
Sheriff Judd gives preliminary details about what appears at this point in the investigation to be an industrial accident-related death that occurred on Friday, July 12, 2024, at a Mosaic plant in the Bradley area south of Mulberry. The decedent’s name is Jameka Williams. She was 29 years old. OSHA...
A defiant Trump stands after shots were heard at a Pennsylvania rally with blood visible
Former President Donald Trump was evacuated by U.S. Secret Service after gunshots were heard at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Though the story is developing, Trump immediately grasped his ear and dropped down after the shots were heard. When he was lifted up by the Secret Service, his ear and face were bloody.
Meet Brownee
Are you looking to add a new furry member to your family? Well, look no more! We named this little tortiseshell beauty Brownee because she is a sweet as sugary fudge. Her elegant, fluffy tail whips around like a woman draped with a feather boa. Brownee is a real love.
What are Citizens saying about Sheriff Grady Judd and his Animal Services?
Carley Jennifer says This sheriff is proving more and more that he needs to be forced to move out of the way….people aren’t just going to back down. What a silly thought that is! He thinks closing the shelter so he can let more cats die is going to solve this problem. Not allowing cameras? Hahaha, why? If you aren’t guilty of a crime, what’s with all the covering up and hiding? Must think we were born yesterday. He is not above the law, and SO many seem scared of him. How can one person have so much power one might ask? Because this situation runs deeper than anyone in Polk County and beyond would ever be able to comprehend, especially financially. When the exposure began, the scrambling also began. It will get exposed further, in due time….to everyone: stay on this! Keep spreading this like wildfire! Keep making those calls! Get as many lawmakers and government officials involved as you can! How immature and unprofessional to close a shelter after making it publicly known that there would be an adoption event today….
Polk deputy fatally shoots man who hit his grandmother with a car, then rammed the deputy
Update: Sheriff Grady Judd gave a video update to the deputy-involved shooting that occurred around 9:30 pm on Friday, July 12, 2024, in the Oakwood Estates neighborhood off Spirit Lake Road in Winter Haven. The suspect, 19-year-old Henry Maynard, is deceased and the deputy who was involved was treated at...
Polk County Sheriff Cracks Down On Drunk Driving, 54 Arrested In June
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) arrested 54 individuals for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs in June alone. This alarming figure represents a significant enforcement effort targeting impaired driving in the county. Of those arrested, 13 were involved in crashes, highlighting the dangerous consequences of...
Polk County Pursuit & Arrest
Troopers spotted a speeding 2005 Ducati 800 Super Sport motorcycle on US-92, west of Berkley Road. Troopers attempted a traffic stop, but the rider fled from Troopers at speeds in excess of 110 MPH on several local roadways. Once on Winter Lake Road, the rider slowed and dropped a backpack upon the roadway, then continued to flee. The rider continued to a gas station parking lot, dismounted the motorcycle, and surrendered to Troopers.
Lakeland grandmother sells out of homemade pies and cakes after video goes viral on TikTok
A grandmother in Lakeland is selling out of her homemade baked goods after a video featuring her small business went viral on TikTok. Three days a week – Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday – Inez Hudson, 73, sets up shop outside the grocery store ‘Super Choice Foods’ in Lakeland. She sells pineapple pound cake with cream cheese icing, red velvet with cream cheese icing and pecan, and sweet potato pie.
Lakeland pushes FDOT for legal deal to finish Dixieland road diet
Lakeland city staff are pushing the Florida Department of Transportation for a clear agreement on who’s funding the final redesign of South Florida Avenue, better known locally as the Dixieland “road diet.”. Ryan Lazenby, the city’s civil engineer manager, said the city has asked FDOT to draft a...
Pressed LKLD coffee shop and bookstore was vandalized with a rock through its window
A Pressed LKLD employee arrived at work at about 8 a.m. Wednesday to find a small rock had been thrown through the upper right corner of the business’ front door. Owner Christina Needham contacted the Lakeland Police Department to report the incident. “We’re grateful this occurred during non-business hours...
Something for Everyone on August 20th Ballot
Polk County Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards reminds voters that there is something for everyone to vote on in the upcoming August 20 election. The Statewide Primary Election ballot includes important non-partisan races. Additionally, members of the Democratic and Republican parties will have the opportunity to choose the candidates representing their party in the November General Election.
TWO DECLINING OAK TREES IN FLETCHER PARK WILL BE REMOVED
Starting Monday, July 15, 2024, the City of Lakeland Parks Division will remove two declining oak trees within the Fletcher Park playground area. The trees have noticeable and documented issues that could cause a hazard to those using the playground. The playground at Fletcher Park will be closed for the duration of the project. It is estimated that it will take five business days to properly remove the trees and grind the stumps. Tree crews will be working on full removal and stump grinding during the week to least impact heavier weekend use of the playground. The Fletcher Park Playground will open for regular business hours once the failing trees are removed. The rest of Fletcher Park at Lake Bonny will not be impacted by the project.
South Lakeland Winn-Dixie will close this month, to reopen as an Aldi
The South Lakeland Winn-Dixie store is closing later in July, to reopen months later as an Aldi, a company spokesperson confirmed Friday. Are more conversions on the way?. Customers had posted on social media this week a notice posted at the store that it would be closing soon for a remodel. Many speculated that it might be converting to the Aldi format.
PCSO Closed Animal Shelter Today ……
Instead of dealing with concerned citizens the PCSO Closed Animal Shelter Today. “We had a plan today to clear the shelter putting animals on hold and doing personal adoptions that was our goal today we had people all lined up. We showed up today even after the sheriff’s office posted a free adoption event and they closed the shelter. That’s what you’re dealing with in this county someone who has to be in so much control that he’s willing to keep 45 cats on that adoption floor each one could have left today. Each one. But instead, the community has been locked out.”
Corrections officer arrested for using fraudulent handicap tag at Publix
A Florida Department of Corrections officer was arrested on Thursday for fraudulently using a handicap sticker while at a Publix, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Around 9:30 a.m., a Sheriff’s Service Officer was patrolling the parking lot of the Publix, located in Highlands City, when he discovered...
Lace up your skates — it’s derby time — Swan City Roller Derby
Jammer. Blocker. Pivot. If you’re not familiar with the rules of flat track roller derby, these words might not mean much to you yet, but Swan City Roller Derby is committed to changing that by breaking down barriers to the sport. Swan City Roller Derby officially formed in 2016...
Apple & Spice Pork Tenderloin
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound) Mix the first 5 ingredients. Cut tenderloin crosswise into 8 slices; pound each with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle pork with seasoning mixture. In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add apple; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Remove...
Petition: Demand New Leadership, Transparency, TNR & Lower Kill-Rate in Polk County Animal
The situation currently prevailing at the Polk County Animal Shelter in Lakeland, Florida, a tax-funded institution meant to protect and help animals, is heart-wrenching. Current management oversight by the Sheriff has left animal advocates, including myself, deeply concerned and worried for the welfare of these helpless beings. Firstly, the shelter...
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