Florida High Student Arrested For Allegedly Bringing Firearm To School
A 16-year-old student at Spoto High School in Riverview was arrested on October 14th after allegedly bringing a firearm onto campus.
Lakeland Car Theft Suspect From Winter Haven Smashes Patrol Car Window In Failed Escape
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A late-night attempted motor vehicle theft at a Circle K on North Combee Road in unincorporated Lakeland on Wednesday, October 15th, escalated quickly, leading to a confrontation, a smashed patrol car window, and multiple felony charges for the suspect. The incident occurred around 11:35 p.m....
Intoxicated Woman Arrested After Biting Victim And Punching Firefighter In Polk City
POLK CITY, Fla. – A 24-year-old Polk City woman is facing multiple charges, including Battery by Strangulation and Battery on a Firefighter, following a volatile incident late Wednesday evening. Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputies responded to a residence on Cypress Trails Drive at approximately 10:30 p.m....
‘Light It Up’ event to bring awareness to domestic violence in Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and in Tampa Bay, one organization is working to shine a spotlight on the issue with a "Light It Up" event on Thursday. There’s an old saying: "A dog is man’s best friend." For Nicole LaDue, her animals are that...
Florida’s ‘Deacon of Death’ executed for murders of 2 women
Samuel Smithers, 72, was a church deacon when he murdered Christie Cowan and Denise Roach in 1996.
Lake Wales Woman Wanted for Grand Theft After Allegedly Using Stolen CareCredit Card
Did you know that the medical card CareCredit isn’t just for medical use? Apparently 28 year-old Mackenzie Nicole Brooks did. She utilized a CareCredit card that our victim lost to make fraudulent purchases totaling $929. Over four days, Brooks is seen on security video at various stores to include Publix, Hibachi...
Hooters manager running for mayor of Lakeland
LAKELAND, Fla. - A 24-year-old Lakelander is one of the youngest candidates ever running for mayor. Kaitlin Gracie Kramer was born and raised in Lakeland. She graduated from Bartow High School and is running for mayor because she says she wants to challenge the idea of what leadership can look like.
Hillsborough County, FL – Armed Felon Arrested in Tampa With More Than 6 Grams...
Tampa, FL – Deputies in Hillsborough County say they recovered a stolen Mercedes-Benz in Tampa that was reported missing after last being seen in Miami. The suspect allegedly found with the vehicle was also carrying drugs and a firearm. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the arrest took...
School zoning changes coming to Polk County, more community response wanted
BARTOW, Fla. – During today’s work session meeting, Polk County school board members and the district superintendent were able to gauge the community’s response to their proposed comprehensive rezoning plans for Polk County high schools. Right now, enrollment at several county high schools is not balanced, causing...
Eat down the street: Lake Miriam Crossing restaurants
Find a parking spot and walk to each of your favorite restaurants in the Shoppes at Lake Miriam Crossing plaza on South Florida Avenue.
