Plant City Man on Felony Probation Arrested for Discharging Firearm Amid Fort Meade Crowd
Early on a Sunday morning in Fort Meade, an incident erupted that brought law enforcement and community members to a tense and potentially dangerous standoff. Around 1:42 am on January 11, the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) was called to the scene of a large crowd gathered at the intersection of Seminole Avenue...
Seminole County Fugitive Caught Red-Handed: Polk Deputies Interrupt Drug Use During Arrest
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A fugitive wanted on multiple warrants was arrested Thursday night in Davenport after deputies reportedly found her in the act of ‘consuming’ illegal narcotics. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office stated that deputies converged on a residence on Jocelyn Drive around 9:50 p.m. on...
Family says Polk County deputies threw teen boy to ground while looking for suspect
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is facing allegations of excessive force involving a Dec. 29 incident with a 15-year-old boy in Winter Haven.
SoDough Square’s Tampa Bay Arrival Includes Second Location, in Tampa
St. Pete Rising reported this week on the upcoming debut of SoDough Square Detroit Style Pizza’s Tampa Bay debut, with a soft opening planned on January 23 at 6925 Fourth St. Founded by native Detroiter Robert Bair, SoDough Square already has three locations operating in the Orlando market, and its fourth, in St....
Woman allegedly steals $30 worth of groceries using self-checkout at Walmart
A Davenport woman will appear in court for stealing $30 worth of groceries from Walmart. An asset protection employee of Walmart, located at 550 U.S. Hwy. 27, Clermont, saw 60-year-old Jennifer Salazar Rossi using a self-checkout register around 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, according to a case report from the Lake County...
Meet the Next On Stage Finalists: Bo Bailey
Just weeks ago we learned which talented contestants will move forward to the finale of Next On Stage, sponsored by AMDA and Atlantic Acting School! The Top 3 are getting ready to show us what they've got in New York City, as they prepare to perform at the famed 54 Below.
Celebration Man Arrested On Birthday After Alleged Taser Grab At Davenport Car Wash
DAVENPORT, Fla. – A trip to a local car wash ended in felony charges for a Celebration man on Tuesday, marking his 56th birthday with a trip to jail rather than a party. Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Jose Alfredo Velez on the afternoon of January 13 following reports of a disturbance at a business in...
Lakeland honors Martin Luther King’s legacy with parade, community events
Hundreds will gather in Lakeland this weekend to celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy as a civil rights leader. The city's 48th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade is at 1 p.m. Jan. 17. This year's theme is "A Legacy of Strength, a Future of Actions." The parade will feature more than 100...
Polk County Schools sees the most teacher vacancies as shortage worsens statewide
The state's largest teachers' union, the Florida Education Association (FEA), released its latest count for teacher vacancies. The FEA tallies vacancies at the beginning of the school year in August and in the middle of the year this month. The mid-year count shows that vacancies rose by about 100 —...
Lakeland Man Charged with Misuse of Company Credit Card, Polk County Sheriff’s Office Investigates...
A Lakeland man found himself on the wrong side of the law this week after being accused of using his company-issued credit card for personal expenses. According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, 37-year-old Steven Douglas Carter was apprehended at his home on charges of scheming to defraud and grand theft. His...
