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Westbound S.R. 60 Blocked Due To Fatal Crash Involving Pedestrian

Westbound S.R. 60 Blocked Due To Fatal Crash Involving Pedestrian

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December 14, 2022

Frostproof Man Charged With Attempted 1st Degree Murder After Shooting Late Sunday Night

Frostproof Man Charged With Attempted 1st Degree Murder After Shooting Late Sunday Night

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December 8, 2022

39-Mile Scenic Highway Yard Sale

39-Mile Scenic Highway Yard Sale

September 2, 2022

Lake Wales Man Charged With Aggravated Child Abuse, Critically Injuring Child & Domestic Abuse

Lake Wales Man Charged With Aggravated Child Abuse, Critically Injuring Child & Domestic Abuse

July 7, 2022

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Conducting Death Investigation In Frostproof

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Conducting Death Investigation In Frostproof

June 28, 2022

Lake Wales Contractor Being Charged With Fraud & Grand Theft

Lake Wales Contractor Being Charged With Fraud & Grand Theft

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May 12, 2022

Polk County School Board Voted Unanimously To Expand McLaughlin Middle School Into Middle School & High School

Polk County School Board Voted Unanimously To Expand McLaughlin Middle School Into Middle School & High School

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May 11, 2022

Polk Deputy’s Investigating Altercation Which Required One Man To Be Airlifted From South Lake Wales

Polk Deputy’s Investigating Altercation Which Required One Man To Be Airlifted From South Lake Wales

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April 25, 2022

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Conducting Death Investigation In East Lakes Wales

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Conducting Death Investigation In East Lakes Wales

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April 14, 2022

Polk County Sheriff’s Office coordinates multi-agency year-long “Sex Money Murder” gang racketeering investigation; 41 charged

Polk County Sheriff’s Office coordinates multi-agency year-long “Sex Money Murder” gang racketeering investigation; 41 charged

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April 13, 2022

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Indy 500 National Anthem Draws Mixed Reaction
Over the weekend Jewel’s acoustical rendition of the national anthem at this years (2023) Indianapolis 500 left many fans divided. Social media lit up from both sides. It is no doubt that over the years many artists have performed their own rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner” at major events, some more forgettable than others. […]
NAACP Issues Travel Advisory to Florida
On May 20th the NAACP issued a formal travel notice stating that “Florida is openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals. Before traveling to Florida, please understand that the state of Florida devalues and marginalizes the contributions of, and the challenges faced by African Americans and other communities of color.” The […]
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Strongest Anti-Illegal Immigration Legislation in the Country to Combat Biden’s Border Crisis
On May 10, 2023, in News Releases JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1718 to combat the dangerous effects of illegal immigration caused by the federal government’s reckless border policies. This legislation makes using E-Verify mandatory for any employer with 25 or more employees, imposes enforceable penalties for those employing illegal […]
Task Force Says Breast Cancer Screenings Should Start At 40 Years Old – Ten Years Sooner Than Previously Recommended
Press Release From U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 9, 2023 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) today posted a draft recommendation statement on screening for breast cancer. The Task Force nowrecommends that all women get screened for breast cancer every other year starting at age 40. This […]
Foreign Military Intelligence Official Sentenced for Role in International Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
Defendant is Fifth to be Sentenced in Wide-Ranging Investigation of Extraterritorial Acts of Corruption by Certain Members of the Colombian Army, Air Force, and National Police A former Colombian military intelligence official was sentenced today to 12 years in prison for his participation in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine for importation into the United States. […]