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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.
Deputies shot, killed man who hit grandmother with car in Winter Haven: PCSO
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that ended with a 19-year-old suspect dead in Winter Haven. Sheriff Grady Judd said there was a "disturbance" between a man and his grandmother around 9:30 p.m. on Friday in the Oakwood Estates neighborhood off of Spirit Lake Road.
Motorcyclist surrenders after trying to get rid of drugs, gun during high-speed chase in Polk County: FHP
AUBURNDALE, Fla. - The Florida Highway Patrol says a 41-year-old Port St. Lucie was arrested early on Sunday morning after speeding away from law enforcement. According to troopers, a motorcyclist later identified as Kenneth Albert Fike, was speeding on US-92, west of Berkley Road around 2:13 a.m. Officials say Fike...
Lakeland Parks and Recreation expands its parks as the community grows
With warmer days ahead, more people are exploring the outdoors and looking for parks to enjoy. Polk County is seeing just that, but it faces issues as its population grows and a lack of parks and recreational spaces is limited. Planning for the future — it’s what Pam Page has...
Polk County home listings asked for more money in June – see the current median price here
The median home in Polk County listed for $349,999 in June, up 0.2% from the previous month's $349,425, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to June 2023, the median home list price decreased 1.1% from $353,700. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Sheriff: Polk County deputy kills man who rammed car into grandmother, patrol cruiser
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A man is dead after a violent confrontation with Polk County deputies. Sheriff Grady Judd said it all started when the suspect rammed into his grandmother with a car. Deputies received a call around 9:30 p.m. on Friday to the Oakwood Estates neighborhood in Winter...
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