Osceola Sheriff’s Office makes additional arrests in November home invasion
Osceola County Sheriff's deputies made additional arrests Monday and Tuesday in a Nov. 5 home invasion at an Airbnb in Davenport. Alvan Dimy Civil, 22, and Jaiquan Darius Hill, 20, were arrested and booked into the Orange County Jail Monday. On Tuesday, Ronnall Lachasta Jr., 20, was arrested. On Nov....
Polk County Deputies Hunt Duo Who Swiped Kids’ Red Racers In Lakeland
LAKELAND, Fla. – Two children are missing their rides after a bold mid-morning theft on Tuesday, and Polk County deputies are asking the community to keep an eye out for a pair of distinct red bicycles. The incident occurred in broad daylight on November 18, 2025. Around 10:22 a.m.,...
‘Quite a Ruckus,’ Florida Man Rams Police Cars, Smashes Active Ranch Gate
Chevrolet Avalanche | Artistic Operations via iStockPhoto Driving someone else's Chevy Avalanche he 'rammed every PCSO vehicle he could' The post ‘Quite a Ruckus,’ Florida Man Rams Police Cars, Smashes Active Ranch Gate appeared first on MotorBiscuit .
Attention Polk County Residents: Burn Ban Now in Effect Due to Ongoing Dry Conditions
On November 25, 2025, Polk County officials enacted a burn ban due to dry weather and low rainfall during the summer and fall. The ban covers unincorporated areas and several cities, including Auburndale, Bartow, Davenport, Dundee, Fort Meade, Frostproof, Haines City, Lake Alfred, Lake Wales, Lakeland, and Winter...
Unborn Baby, Mother Shot In Brandon: ‘Miracle’ Survival After Attack By 15-Time Felon
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A terrifying domestic violence incident involving a pregnant mother has ended in an arrest and what local law enforcement is calling a “miracle” survival for both the victim and her unborn child. The investigation began early on the morning of November 22, 2025....
Coffee And Handcuffs: Morning Polk County Pit Stop Ends In Arrest For Davie Man
DAVENPORT, Fla. – A Tuesday morning coffee run turned into a trip to the county jail for a Davie man accused of trying to sneak electronics out of a truck stop. Polk County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Love’s Travel Stop on US 27 around 7:18 a.m. after employees reported a theft in progress. When the deputy...
Florida Animal Control Confronts Cruelty When Chihuahua Mix Is Discovered Bound And Abandoned
Animal cruelty remains a painful reality that far too many dogs face every day. Some animals are abandoned, neglected, or mistreated by the very people they should trust most. Their suffering is often unimaginable. In Ruskin, Florida, a tiny Chihuahua mix left locals reeling after being found with his legs...
Lakeland nonprofit trains coaches in youth mental health
LAKELAND, Fla. — A local nonprofit teamed up with a Bay area hospital to help coaches and guardians better address youth mental health. R2Cares partnered with a local hospital to train coaches and guardians in Youth Mental Health First Aid. Coach Antwan Brown says the training is personal, sharing...
No Discussion, No Vote: LaLonde Questions How Housing Authority Board Rejected Audit
Nearly three months after Lakeland City Commissioner Guy LaLonde Jr. publicly called for an independent third-party investigation into complaints about the Lakeland Housing Authority, the dispute between him and LHA Executive Director Ben Stevenson shows no signs of cooling. Instead, the conflict has widened —...
Former local Realtor association CEO charged with grand theft
Jennifer Garula-Mers, ex-CEO of EPCAR, faces charges for unauthorized raises, bonuses, and personal expenses totaling $81,000. AI Summary. Former East Polk County Association of Realtors (EPCAR) CEO Jennifer Garula-Mers has been charged with grand theft after she allegedly stole over $81,000 from the trade...
