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Florida Man Dead After His Grandmother Gave Him A Candy Bar
This story is very devasting, ” Florida man dead after his grandmother gave him a candy bar.” This horrific incident happened in Winter Haven which is about an hour and a half from where I live in St. Petersburg. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s department, Henry Maynard got very upset that his grandmother sat a candy bar on his computer. Maynard got so upset, that he actually ran over his grandmother with his car.
Florida Man Who Has “Enough Issues With Law Enforcement” Flees Crash Scene, Parks On Sidewalk At Truck Stop
A 44-year-old Florida man now has more issues with law enforcement after fleeing the scene of a crash, only to be arrested for DUI and multiple other charges. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, in Lake Wales, on Monday evening, a woman’s vehicle was hit by a blue Dodge pickup truck.
Haines City to add speeding cameras in school zones
HAINES CITY, Fla. — Schools in Haines City will soon have cameras installed to catch drivers speeding through school zones. The ordinance was approved by the city commission earlier in June, making it the first city in Polk County to add these cameras to local schools. Before becoming police...
Davenport dreams of turning this 50-acre, century-old farm into a beautiful park
A slice of a century-old Florida farm could be just the spot Davenport leaders have been dreaming about for a park. So they quickly bought it before land in the city becomes completely blanketed in subdivisions. Before approving the purchase, the commissioners envisioned family picnics, a venue for Fourth of...
Polk Countians help fuel 'electrifying' mood at Republican National Convention
A global computer outage Friday left many who had attended the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee scrambling to reschedule canceled flights. For those who made the trip from Polk County, that just meant more time to bask in the afterglow of what they considered an exalted gathering. Lakeland’s Ed Shoemaker,...
39-year-old mother killed, 2 children injured in Davenport crash. Driver may face charges
A mother was killed and her two children injured in a single-vehicle crash Friday night. The Polk County Sheriff's Office said speed and impairment appear to be factors and it expects to file criminal charges against the driver. The crash happened just before 8 p.m. on North Ridge Trail, north...
See four sites being considered by Polk County for new schools to alleviate overcrowding
Public officials discussed the locations of new schools being considered in Polk County to address astronomical growth in families with students, especially in the fastest-growing northeast areas. A school site selection committee met in Bartow on Wednesday to consider four new school locations, which included one in Auburndale, two in...
Summer, we hardly knew you. Now school is right around the corner in Polk. What to know
LAKELAND – Chances are, if you were to ask any Polk County students about plans for the new school year, they would probably first lament about the all-too-soon end of summer vacation. But by Aug. 12, it will be back to the “3 Rs” and away from vacations, beaches, summer camps and just...
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...
Freshwater fishing: Bluegill are stealing the show around Polk County lakes lately
1. In Lakeland, bluegill are biting crickets and grass shrimp on Lake Parker, at Tenoroc and Saddle Creek. On Lake Parker, a huge bass was caught off the bank near the pads. Popping frogs and topwater lures are working well. At Saddle Creek, catfish are biting chicken livers, reports Phillips Bait and Tackle (863-666-2248).
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...
'Being stronger increases everything': Winter Haven, QB John Kostuch aim beyond seven wins
Winter Haven’s John Kostuch is maximizing his strength for the 2024 high school football season. With the season on the horizon, one of the more talented throwers in Polk County is ensuring that his arm strength isn’t an issue so that he can continue to lead a Winter Haven program that went 7-4 in 2023, the second straight season it racked up seven wins or more.
Three Polk County high school alumni picked in 2024 MLB Draft. Who's going pro?
Three former Polk County high school baseball players, including two brothers, and three local college players were selected this week in the annual Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. George Jenkins grad Jackson Ross was selected in the ninth round by the Washington Nationals, and younger brother Michael Ross was drafted...
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.
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...
Election Team Hits the Road for Registration Deadline
The last day to register to vote for the August 20th Statewide Primary Election is Monday, July 22nd, and the Polk County Elections Office will be offering voter registration services around the county to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to register before this important deadline. Mobile registration units will...
GiveWell Grant to Benefit Dual-Enrollment Students at Local Schools, Webber University
Dual-enrollment of Lake Wales Charter School students in STEM courses at Webber International University will result from a a $10,000 Impact Polk grant from the George W. Jenkins Fund within GiveWell Community Foundation. The grant will provide greater access to students pursuing careers as registered nurses or occupational therapy assistants,...
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