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Polk County Florida jury finds Volkswagen violated the Florida Lemon Law
Polk County Florida jury finds Volkswagen violated the Florida lemon law and breached its warranty by failing to repair the collision warning system in consumer’s 2022 Audi Q3. On August 13, 2024, the Circuit Court of Polk County entered judgment on a jury’s verdict in favor of Auburndale resident,...
Polk County Father Charged for Leaving Tot in Hot Car During Lake Wales Grocery Run
A Polk County man is facing charges after leaving his young son in a hot car while grocery shopping. According to FOX 13 News, 70-year-old Sauveur Desulme left his 3-year-old boy in the rear of a 2006 Nissan SUV, which was parked at an Aldi store in Lake Wales. The child was found in a car seat, the vehicle's engine was off, and its windows were cracked open approximately three inches.
Illegal ‘Cannibus’ Mobile Marijuana Dispensary Busted in Central Florida
Three people have been arrested for operation the Cannibus illegal mobile marijuana dispensary in Central Florida. On August 14th, Polk County Sheriff’s deputies in our Northeast district responded to the parking lot of a shopping center off of Highway 192 in the Clermont area of unincorporated Polk County, after receiving a report from a concerned citizen that a bus selling marijuana illegally was operating in the area.
Voice of the People (Aug. 18, 2024): Polk sheriff needs proactive approach to deputy DUIs
Polk County deputies’ DUIs are alarming During the past two years, three Polk County deputies have been arrested for driving under the influence and one for boating under the influence. One was on duty and another crashed his motorcycle, severely injuring his passenger. Hiring for deputies includes a polygraph, which asks several questions about...
Letter to the Editor — Polk County Animal Services needs to be fixed
My little adopted Peaches from Polk Animal Control. I had her on hold for two weeks till she made it to two pounds for spaying. I would show up unexpectedly to check on her. They didn’t like my visits. New policies suddenly were in place. Put my purse in...
Tampa Man Killed In Polk County Head-On Collision; Orlando Truck Driver Unharmed
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A fatal head-on collision occurred on US 98 North at Earnest Road in Polk County early Saturday morning, resulting in the death of a 36-year-old Tampa man and a five-hour road closure. The crash, reported around 3:16 am, involved a northbound semi-truck and a southbound...
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