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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...
PHOTOS: Car clocked at 130 mph obliterated in I-4 crash; 2 Florida men injured
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Two Florida men were seriously injured late Thursday when they were ejected from a car that crashed on Interstate 4 in Polk County after the driver fled from a trooper at speeds up to 130 mph, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened...
Softball Game Preview: Avon Park Plays at Home
Avon Park and Tenoroc are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2019, but likely not for long. The Avon Park Red Devils will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Tenoroc Titans at 7:00 p.m. Avon Park is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season.
Bay Area law enforcement seeing 'frustrating' uptick in fentanyl-related arrests
TAMPA - Tampa Bay area law enforcement took a large amount of fentanyl off our streets this week, from a history-making bust in Polk County to fentanyl seized from a hit-and-run driver. "With a seizure of 14 kilos of fentanyl, this is the single largest seizure in the history of...
Freshwater fishing: If you're looking for quantity, shellcracker are the best bet in Polk
1. In Lakeland, crickets, grass shrimp and red worms have been the go-to bait for bluegill and shellcracker. Golden shiner and black-and-blue have been popular colors for bladed jigs and spinnerbaits if you’re going for bass. Also, a finesse style worm in black-and-red glitter has been working for bass, with watermelon red also popular, reports Phillips Bait and Tackle (863-666-2248).
One Dead In Fiery Wreck
One person is dead following a two-vehicle fiery wreck Tuesday evening near Wauchula. According to a statement from the Lt. Greg Bueno of the Florida Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at 9:03 p.m. near the intersection of State Road 64 and Murphy Road.
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