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CRIME & SAFETY
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd: Worker Killed In Industrial Accident At Mosaic Plant In Mulberry
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 29-year-old woman died in an apparent industrial accident at a Mosaic plant in the Bradley area south of Mulberry on Friday, July 12th. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd released preliminary details in a video statement on Saturday, identifying the victim as 29-year-old Jameka Williams, a process operator for Mosaic.
Mosaic employee killed in industrial-related accident was a devoted mother, hard-worker, family says
MULBERRY, Fla. - The family of a young mother in Polk County is remembering her after she was killed in an industrial-related accident. Jameka Williams, 29, was working at the Mosaic plant south of Mulberry on Friday when the fatal accident occurred. "If I had to describe this family in...
Lakeland Police Department facing another police brutality allegation
LAKELAND, Fla. — A man is accusing Lakeland police officers of using unnecessary force, stemming from an incident in February. 10 Tampa Bay has obtained the police body cam video of the confrontation, which started when a man named of Marcus Adams says he stopped to smoke a cigarette on the Florida Southern College campus and was asked to leave.
Two Women Captured In Winter Haven Hide-And-Seek With Deputies
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Two women were arrested on outstanding warrants after Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies located them hiding in a Winter Haven residence. Amber Lynn Damrell, 34, was wanted for robbery, theft, and burglary. Nevaeh Crawford, 18, was also found at the residence with warrants for burglary and grand theft.
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...
Polk County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit Nabs Trio After Four Corners Car Burglary Spree
DAVENPORT, Fla. – Three suspects were arrested after a string of car burglaries at the Champions Vue apartments in Four Corners early Saturday morning. Polk County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene, where the suspects fled on foot. With the assistance of K9 Duncan, deputies quickly apprehended the...
Customer’s special order enrages worker at Burger King in The Villages
“Have it your way” was the slogan at Burger King for many years, but it wasn’t working for an employee who became enraged over a special order at the fast-food restaurant in The Villages. Miguel Garcia, 25, of Lakeland, is facing charges of battery, criminal mischief and disorderly...
One dead, firefighter hurt in Dover fire
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — One person died and a firefighter was sent to the hospital Sunday after a large fire at a Dover-area business. According to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, the fire broke out around 4:45 p.m. at the Dover Mexican Market on Sydney Dover Road. Once firefighters could...
Residents mourn Mexican Market as authorities search for cause of fire
PLANT CITY, Fla. — The cause of a deadly grocery store fire in Dover remains under investigation as residents share their sadness over what happened. One person was killed when the flames broke out at the Mexican market shortly before 5 p.m. Sunday. Detectives have not released the name...
Former Leesville Pastor Arrested in Polk County for Theft From a Vernon Parish Church
Leesville– In July 2024, the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office requested the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations/Alexandria Field Office (LSP AFO) to investigate a theft at the First Assembly of God Church in Leesville. As a result of the investigation and information obtained, it was revealed that former...
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...
Florida speeders beware: Police cracking down for 'Operation Southern Slow Down'
The Florida Department of Transportation, the Florida Highway Patrol and local law enforcement agencies have joined forces for the annual “Operation Southern Slow Down,” a joint effort with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the states of Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. The operation started...
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