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Babson Park Young Man Charged With Vehicular Manslaughter

Polk County Sheriff's deputies arrested 20-year-old Coleden Snowden of Babson Park, charging him with vehicular manslaughter, a second degree felony, after an extensive investigation and reconstruction of the crash indicated he operated his vehicle in willful wanton disregard for human life,...

Brass Band To Play FREE Concert At First Baptist Church In Lake Wales

Brass Band To Play FREE Concert At First Baptist Church In Lake Wales ​- Tim Zimmerman and The King's Brass present hymn classics with a contemporary flair. The King's Brass features three trumpets, three trombones, a tuba, percussion, and keyboards. These instruments blend together to create a time of innovative worship that will be enjoyed by all generations.

Lakeland Woman Charged With Grand Theft & Forgery Against Her Lake Wales Employer

Lake Wales, Florida - The Lake Wales Police Department has arrested Melanie Anne Stevens (DOB: 06/16/61) of Lime Tree Lane, Lakeland. Stevens is being charged with the criminal offense of (3 counts) uttering forged instrument and (1 count) grand...

Lucky Dog Donuts Raises Proceeds for Lucky Dogs (And Other Rescue Pets) 

Lucky Dog Donuts Raises Proceeds for Lucky Dogs (And Other Rescue Pets) by James Coulter What better way to start your morning than with a donut? And what could be better than a pastry hot from the cooker and freshly dusted with sugar? If you...

Polk County Fire Rescue On Scene Of Accident Involving Pediatric Trauma Alert In Highland Park Manor Area Of Lake Wales

Lake Wales, Florida - The Polk County Fire Rescue & Polk County Sheriff’s Office is currently on scene what is being described as a traffic collision in Lake Wales. The incident is taking place at Betsy Lane & Friedlander...

Over $800k Grant Authorized By Lake Wales City Commissioners To Build New Fuel Farm At Airport

City of Lake Wales Press Release – A new fuel farm is becoming a reality at the Lake Wales Municipal Airport. City commission authorized a public transportation grant agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation.   The grant is for the...

Florida Man Goes On Alleged Methamphetamine Crime Spree In Lake Wales

Lake Wales, Florida - The Lake Wales Police Department has arrested Alex Rodriguez II, of Sebring, Florida and charged him with grand theft of a motor vehicle, leaving the scene of a crash without giving information, and burglary of...

Sheriff Grady Judd To Brief Media On Operation “Swipe Left” Where Drug Dealer’s Use Dating Apps to Sell Meth And More

Following a 6-month-long undercover investigation, Polk County Sheriff’s Office undercover Narcotics detectives made 60 arrests throughout Polk County and obtained eight (8) arrest warrants related to the sale and/or possession of illegal narcotics. The drug sales transactions all took...

Lake Wales Police Take Man Into Custody After Responding To Shots Fired Call Late Wednesday Afternoon

Lake Wales, Florida- The Lake Wales Police Department responded to a call of “shots fired” in the area of Polk Ave., Townsend Ave. & Steedly Ave. late Wednesday afternoon. While officers were in the area they also heard gunshots....

Portion Of Scenic Hwy To Be Closed At Mountain Lake Cut-Off Rd To Install Traffic Light

Starting Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, a portion of the intersection of SR 17 at Mountain Lake Cutoff Road will be closed to install a new traffic signal. Visual map of detours available. Mountain Lake Cutoff Road will be closed on...
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Polk Sheriff’s Office Investigating Crash On Scenic Hwy Where 16 Yr Old Medically Evacuated By Helicopter

Frostproof, Florida - The Polk County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched at 3:06pm to an accident at Hwy 630 at...
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