Waverly
CRIME & SAFETY
Kayaker found dead early Monday on Lake Annie in Waverly
A 40-year-old kayaker from Lake Wales was found dead on Lake Annie in Waverly early Monday morning after friends tried to search for him and reported him missing. The Polk County Sheriff's Office said in a news release that Shane Park, 40, of Lake Wales went out on the lake about 3:30 p.m....
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.
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...
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...
Polk County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit Nabs Trio After Four Corners Car Burglary Spree
DAVENPORT, Fla. – Three suspects were arrested after a string of car burglaries at the Champions Vue apartments in Four Corners early Saturday morning. Polk County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene, where the suspects fled on foot. With the assistance of K9 Duncan, deputies quickly apprehended the...
Former Leesville Pastor Arrested in Polk County for Theft From a Vernon Parish Church
Leesville– In July 2024, the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office requested the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations/Alexandria Field Office (LSP AFO) to investigate a theft at the First Assembly of God Church in Leesville. As a result of the investigation and information obtained, it was revealed that former...
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...
Lake Wales Police Department To Participate in Regional Awareness Campaign
Lake Wales Police Department is participating in the 2024 Operation Southern Slow Down. Beginning July 15, 2024, state and local law enforcement agencies in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee will join forces for a week long high visibility enforcement and awareness campaign to reduce fatalities and serious injuries by getting motorists to obey speed limits on roadways from local to interstate highways.
Fatal crash closes SR 60 near Lake Wales
LAKE WALES, Fla. — A fatal crash has closed parts of State Road 60 east of Lake Wales on Tuesday afternoon. It happened near River Ranch Boulevard. >> This is a breaking news story and will be updated as more information becomes available. WESH 2 News. WESH 2 News...
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