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Auburndale murder suspect sought by police
AUBURNDALE, Fla. - The Auburndale Police Department is asking for help locating a man wanted for murder. Police say Anthony Thomas Lewis, who also goes by "ANT/K3," was around Reiter Drive and Robert Avenue in Auburndale on May 5, 2024, when a fight broke out and shots were fired. One...
Polk County staff proposed new rules on home auto repair. But the idea was pulled. For now
A Facebook post has sparked a spat over car repairs by shade tree mechanics within residential neighborhoods of Polk County. Planning Commission member Mike Schmidt posted a county staff report two weeks ago on his Facebook page and urged residents to show up to the board's May 1 meeting because new and “controversial” regulations...
2 Polk County restaurants fall short of standards in recent reports. See why
In an exceptionally light week of inspections, only two Polk County restaurants fell short of standards May 6-12, according to state inspection reports. Among 11 inspections logged for the week, nine met standards and two were perfect in initial inspections – which is an inspection that’s not a follow-up mandated by previous violations. There were no violations for rodents or insects.
Bartow-Melbourne softball showdown is set as Polk County teams bow out of FHSAA playoffs
It’s now official: Red Oxley vs. Jasmine Francik is on. Melbourne, led by the Florida State-bound Francik, is returning to Bartow as the two teams will battle in the Class 6A, Region 3 softball final at 7:30 p.m. Friday in a matchup that was expected since the beginning of the season. Both teams used...
Polk County Fire Rescue Currently Working An Active Structure Fire On Avenue C In Lake Wales
The Polk County Fire Rescue is currently on scene of a fully involved structure fire on Avenue C in Lake Wales (it is off Waverly Rd.). The call came in at 12:55am. A Captain of the Polk County Fire Rescue could be heard over the radio relaying information to the two battalion Chiefs headed to the fire.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning expires for Polk County
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Polk County has expired. After a comfortable start, temperatures climb quickly into the low 90s this afternoon. Humidity remains pleasant into the afternoon, and there will be a breeze off the Gulf of Mexico as well. The showers that develop later in the day will stay […]
PCSO: Eagle Lake man dies two days after being hit while crossing U.S. 17
A pedestrian who was struck by a car near Bartow early Friday morning has died of his injuries, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office reported. Angel Marchese, 31, of Eagle Lake died at a hospital on Sunday after being treated for head trauma and a broken femur, the PCSO said in a news release.
STD rates rising across Bay Area
TAMPA - Sexually transmitted disease rates in Florida have increased by 42% in the last decade with Hillsborough County reporting some of the highest numbers, according to Florida Department of Health data. Data shows Hillsborough County reported 932 cases of bacterial STDs per 100,000 residents in 2022, which is the...
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