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Judd: Group illegally selling marijuana by 'cannibus' demanded 'ridiculous prices'
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Deputies arrested three people accused of illegally selling marijuana through a bus decked out in marijuana leaves — a "cannibus," as Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd described it on Friday. Two of the suspects, husband and wife Jimmy and Bianca Andrial, are said to...
Vote for the top defensive back in Polk County high school football this preseason
High school football season is upon us. Coaches will tell you that all positions are important, which is true. The best teams play complementary football, which is exactly what Lakeland did in 2023, garnering its second straight state title and its 10th state title overall. Its defense was very important, including its defensive backs....
4 Illegal Immigrants Charged For High-End Residential Burglaries In 6 Florida Counties
A group of four Colombian nationals, living in the U.S. illegally, are accused of carrying out nine high-end residential burglaries across six Florida counties, with further investigations underway. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee, and Collier counties, as well as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Attorney General’s Office of Statewide Prosecution, led the investigation.
Polk State grad’s research pinpoints Polk as an ideal location for the next Buc-ee’s
For recent Polk State College graduate Jackson Lord and Mathematics Professor Mike Long, it was a love for Beaver Nuggets and pulled pork sandwiches that prompted a yearlong research project pinpointing the ideal location for the next Buc-ee’s in Florida. Lord began his research during the spring 2023 Semester,...
‘Canni-bus’ Polk County Sheriff busts illegal mobile marijuana dispensary
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Polk County deputies were dispatched to a parking lot near a shopping center of Clermont for reports of a bus selling marijuana illegally. Upon their arrival, deputies encountered an Eldorado Bus that was decorated with multiple marijuana leaves, named “Cannibus Mobile Dispensary”. Signs...
Blair Allen for Public Defender is the best candidate running for anything in Polk County – and it’s not close
Blair is the *only* candidate running for *anything* this cycle who seems to care more about doing the job she seeks than having it. She is more serious than anybody else- and my only endorsement. I voted early on Tuesday as a Republican for the August 20 primary. I was...
Confirm Your Polling Location Before Election Day
Polk County Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards reminds Polk County voters to double check their polling location before heading to the polls on August 20th. Eligible voters may look up their polling location at PolkElections.gov. The website home page features a “Precinct Lookup” option for voters to enter their address. Their precinct number and polling location will be displayed, along with directions and a map. Voters can also confirm their correct polling location by referring to their new Voter Information Card.
Polk State Softball Collaborates With The Spring Games For Fall Tournament
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk State Softball has announced a new partnership with The Spring Games (TSG), the largest softball event globally, to host a multi-division fall tournament at Winter Haven DiamondPlex. Scheduled for October 26 and 27, the inaugural “Polk State Fall Softball Showcase” will feature junior college programs and 16U and 18U travel teams.
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