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'We killed him graveyard dead': Sovereign citizen dies after shooting 2 deputies in firefight, sheriff says
A man who identified as a sovereign citizen shot two Florida deputies after they confronted him for being in a county park after hours, authorities said. Polk County sheriff's deputies returned fire, killing the man, Sheriff Grady Judd said at a press conference. The post ‘We killed him graveyard dead’: Sovereign citizen dies after shooting 2 deputies in firefight, sheriff says first appeared on Law & Crime.
Davenport man thrown from truck, killed in second of two consecutive crashes: Deputies
LAKE WALES, Fla. - A 50-year-old Davenport man died at the scene of a deadly crash on Saturday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit say the man identified as Edgar Penaloza was involved in two crashes. The...
Voice of the people (April 28, 2024): Why are Polk County trash collection fees going up?
Maybe our fine county commissioners can enlightened me. I know I went to Polk County public schools, so my math may not be that great, but I'm just not understanding why my solid waste fees are going up over 63%. If I'm understanding correctly, they are doing away with recycling...
7 Discontinued Items We Want Publix To Bring Back
There's no doubt that Southerners love Publix, the Lakeland, Florida-based grocery chain that aspires to live by its motto of "Where Shopping is a Pleasure". The supermarket gets high marks for its friendly service, and for its house brand products, like its fried chicken, freshly-baked French bread, Key lime pies, and perhaps most of all, its famous Pub Subs.
Florida Sheriff blasts Judge Xander Orenstein over non-momentary bail
The controversy surrounding the non-monetary decisions of magisterial judge Xander Orenstein in the Pittsburgh area is getting national attention. 37-year-old Hermas Craddock was arrested Thursday evening in Polk County, Florida.
Lakeland woman targeted by two scammers loses $400K: Grady Judd
LAKELAND, Fla. - A Lakeland woman is now without more than $400,000 after she was targeted by two scammers. It all started when two men called her, saying she had won the "Publisher's Clearinghouse Sweepstakes." Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said Michael Lawrence and co-defendant Max Richards told the victim...
Five Points Roundabout Has Opened, Removing a Previous Bottleneck
The Five Points Roundabout just north of Lake Beulah has opened following six months of construction, hastening access between much of south Lakeland and areas west of downtown, including Bonnet Springs Park. The $2.39 million project was finished 94 days ahead of schedule, according to a city of Lakeland news...
Affordable or workforce? Developer behind Winter Haven's Florence Place aims to build again
A Tampa Bay-area developer has requested a zoning change to allow it to build a new apartment complex in Southwest Winter Haven. Blue Sky Communities has requested Winter Haven officials allow a zoning change from single-family residential zoning for small lots, or R-2, to multi-family residential at a low density, or R-3 zoning. The commission had its first review of the request Monday, which will come back for a public hearing in May.
Central Florida man sentenced in Nigerian romance, money laundering scheme
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. - A Central Florida man was sentenced to two years in prison for his involvement in laundering the proceeds of Nigerian romance scans, business email compromises and other fraud schemes, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Niselio Barros Garcia Jr., in January pleaded guilty to conspiracy...
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