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Frostproof triple-murder case delayed as defendant TJ Wiggins faces federal firearms trial
Since last summer, Tony “T.J.” Wiggins has waived his appearances for court hearings in Bartow on first-degree murder charges in the 2020 Frostproof triple-homicide case. And again at a hearing on Friday in Bartow he was not present. Assistant State Attorney Mark Levine told a judge in the 10th Judicial Circuit that the federal authorities would not transport Wiggins to attend his trial nor any hearings in the Polk County case until after his trial on federal firearms charges was over − possibly by the fall.
Two Polk restaurants closed by inspectors: 1 for roaches, another for construction issues
Two Polk County restaurants were temporarily shut down by inspectors in the two weeks from April 8 to 21, according to state inspection reports. One involved live roaches. The other had construction-related issues during a remodel. Of 39 total inspections during the period, 34 met standards and 12 had perfect...
Fire Crews Battle Fire (And Weather) As Dry, Windy Conditions Continue
Dry, windy conditions are proving a challenge for local fire crews. The alarm went up shortly after 11 a.m. Sunday morning (April 28) of a brush fire in the area of County Road 664 and Alderman Road near Bowling Green.
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...
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...
District baseball: Who is getting out? Take a look at the breakdown of each tournament
Lake Wales is the last Polk County public school to win a state title in 1993, and Santa Fe Catholic, a private school, won two years later. Then, Polk County went on to have a baseball state title drought that lasted nearly a quarter century. Lakeland Christian ended the overall...
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...
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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