Plant City
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.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Investigates Keystone Murder
KEYSTONE, Florida — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the murder of a woman found unresponsive in her Keystone home early Tuesday morning. Around 4:45 a.m., deputies responded to a 911 call reporting an unresponsive woman inside a residence on the 18000 block of Crescent Road, according to a press release from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a woman in her 60s with upper body trauma, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Bodycam video shows arrest of double murder suspect after chase in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — Body camera video captures the moment deputies captured a man wanted for the murder of two people in Tampa. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said on July 13, dispatch received a call reporting a dead woman at Alvarado Drive, off Monte Vista Place. At the scene, they found 31-year-old Lianet Santos Sosa with trauma to her upper body. Tragically, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Ruthless Gang’s Reign of Terror Ends with Six Arrests (video)
Good evening. I’m Allie Corey, and I’m Mark Wilson. We have breaking news tonight about a significant federal operation targeting a violent gang in Hillsborough County. The U.S. attorney announced the arrests of six suspected gang members during a news conference this morning. Our correspondent, Aaron Mesmer, reports live from Tampa.
WATCH: 14-year-old attempts to evade arrest by jumping into canal in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — A 14-year-old boy was arrested for the fourth time in less than two years in Tampa for car burglaries. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said the teenager was wanted for allegedly burglarizing two vehicles on Crestridge Road on Sunday afternoon. In an attempt to lose deputies, the teenager ran into a canal.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.