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Fort Meade teacher charged in ‘adverse possession’ case
Wed May 8 2013 02:20PM

A Fort Meade Middle Senior High School teacher has been charged in connection with a so-called “adverse possession” real estate case that happens in Polk County more than many might think. According to police, 25-year-old Cherie Fields and her husband, … read more.

‘Heaven just got two more angels’
Thu Sep 20 2012 08:01AM

Even the policemen cried. Tuesday morning was unlike any other at Fort Meade’s Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School, where the three R’s were replaced by the raw reality that fate had unexpectedly claimed the lives of a worker there, and … read more.

FHP looking for defective cars
Wed Apr 18 2012 07:28PM

The Florida Highway Patrol is conducting driver license and vehicle inspection checkpoints this month. Troopers will concentrate efforts on vehicles being operated with bad brakes, worn tires and defective lighting equipment. In Polk County troopers will be stationed at State … read more.

Crime rate drops 9.1 percent
Fri Mar 9 2012 05:21PM

Polk crime rate is at a historic low. Polk County’s crime rate in the unincorporated areas and contract cities dropped from 2010 to 2011, according to the Uniform Crime Report statistics. The crime rate, which is the number of crimes … read more.

Death penalty sought for alleged cop killer
Thu Feb 16 2012 08:03AM

Prosecutors say a 19-year-old man should be executed for killing a central Florida police officer in December. The state attorney’s office in Polk County will seek the death penalty for Kyle Williams in the Dec. 18 slaying of 25-year-old Lakeland … read more.

Braswell named Officer of the Year
Thu Feb 16 2012 08:03AM

Attorney General Pam Bondi presented Polk County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sheriff Michael Braswell the 2011 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award at a ceremony Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee. Braswell, an 11-year veteran of … read more.

Man dies in Central Jail
Thu Feb 9 2012 08:01AM

The death of a man who died of what may be a heart attack in the Central County Jail Friday is under investigation. Anthony Dale McKnight, 40, of Haines City, was pronounced dead at Bartow Regional Medical Center at 8:09 … read more.

Move Over law now in effect for 10 years
Thu Feb 9 2012 09:14AM

It’s been 10 years since the Move Over law went into effect to try to ensure the safety of emergency personnel on the sides of the road. But even with this law, 170 law enforcement officers in the country have … read more.

Traveling scam suspects arrested in undercover operation
Thu Jan 19 2012 08:08AM

Five law enforcement agencies working undercover charged five people acting as travelers and three other people in unrelated crimes, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office reported. Polk County Sheriff’s Office used undercover detectives and help from the Florida Department of Business … read more.

Volunteers sought for Search and Recovery team
Sat Jan 14 2012 08:01AM

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office will hold tryouts for its volunteer Mounted Search and Recovery Team on Saturday, Jan. 21, at Combee Arena in Lakeland. The MSART volunteers work with sworn deputy sheriffs during deployments where horses and riders are … read more.

Tue Jan 3 2012 11:07AM

Nov. 22 Owen Baldwin, 50, of 1519 Baldwin Lane — DUI, open container of alcohol, grand theft of a motor vehicle and burglary. Dec. 3 Dwight McClintock, 24, of 1173 Sand Mountain Road — larceny and evidence tampering. Keith Collins, … read more.

Fri Nov 25 2011 05:44PM

Oct. 26 Marco Paredes, 60, 825 N. Clermont Avenue — domestic battery by strangulation. Lisa Paredes, 43, 825 N. Clermont Avenue — battery. Oct. 27 Sergio Ambriz, 27, of 11 N. Palmetto Street — non-payment of child support, burglary, larceny, … read more.

Fort Meade arrest report
Wed Dec 21 2011 10:45PM

March 16Catherine Rivers, South Lanier Avenue, assault with intent/threat to do violence, held on $500 bond; grand theft, held without bond.March 17Jose Badillo, North French Avenue, petit theft, released on $250 bond.Anita Taylor, North Polk Avenue, possession of methamphetamine, released … read more.

Fort Meade arrest report
Wed Dec 21 2011 11:16PM

Area towns to welcomethousands of buyers
Wed Dec 21 2011 08:21PM

To offer buyers the convenience of touring dozens of homes for sale in one weekend, members of the Lake Wales Association of Realtors along with their clients will be hosting open houses as part of the second annual Florida Open … read more.

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