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“Fighting On The Bus” Polk County School Employee and Student Arrested
LAKE WALES, Fla. - On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, the Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested 68-year-old Algarene Richards and 15-year-old Jayvyn McFa [...]
Winter Haven Girl Struck While Riding Bike, Airlifted With Serious Injuries
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Winter Haven Police and the Polk County Sheriff's Office are on scene at Ave. G NW and 22nd St NW involving a 16-year-old girl w [...]
27-Year-Old Davenport Man Killed Thursday While Crossing I-4
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A 27-year-old Davenport man was killed crossing I-4 near Exit 58 around 4:14 AM on Thursday.
According to the Florida Highway [...]
Sarasota Missing Man Found Safe
UPDATE: This man has been located safe. Sarasota Police are seeking the publics' help in locating a missing man.
According to police, Willie McCra [...]
Tampa Teen Arrested With Handgun At Area High School
TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa Police arrested Messiah Tyson today after he was found to have an unloaded handgun while on the school campus at Chamberlain High [...]
Sarasota Man, Massage Therapist Arrested for Sexual Battery
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a sexual battery that happened at a salon suite at 200 Central Avenue, Sarasota, in [...]
Haines City Woman Turns Herself into Police For Hit and Run, Child Abuse
HAINES CITY, Fla. - A Haines City woman sought by police has turned herself in, on multiple charges after she drove head-on into a vehicle, causing a [...]
Tampa to Begin Suspension-Revocation of Liquor Licenses for Bars and Restaurants That Violate COVID Rules
TAMPA, Fla. - The City of Tampa will begin pursuing suspension/revocation of alcoholic beverage permits for businesses that are repeat offenders (2 o [...]
79-Year-Old Clearwater Woman Dies in Pasco County Pedestrian Crash Tuesday
PORT RICHEY, Fla. - According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 79-year-old woman from Clearwater, was killed Tuesday night crossing US 19.
Troopers sa [...]
Lane Closure on N. Armenia Ave Between W. Bird St. and W. Waters Ave
TAMPA, Fla. - Beginning at 9 a.m. today, the northbound lane of North Armenia Avenue will be closed between West Bird Street and West Waters Avenue w [...]