Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:46 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:46:56 GMT
Allyssa Marie Atkinson
Winter Haven Police are asking for the public's help in locating 16-year-old Allyssa Marie Atkinson after she went missing on Monday. Police officials say on Monday at approximately 11:44 a.m., Allyssa
Winter Haven Police are asking for the public's help in locating 16-year-old Allyssa Marie Atkinson after she went missing on Monday. Police officials say on Monday at approximately 11:44 a.m., Allyssa
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:55 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:55:07 GMT
In preparation for hurricane season beginning on June 1, Polk County organizations produce and distribute the "Polk County Public Shelters" map for 2013.
In preparation for hurricane season beginning on June 1, Polk County organizations produce and distribute the "Polk County Public Shelters" map for 2013.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:59 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:59:30 GMT
Officials with the Polk County Sheriff's Office report that deputies arrested 41-year-old Jerry Matthew Monroe of Lakeland today charging him with Misdemeanor Battery.
Officials with the Polk County Sheriff's Office report that deputies arrested 41-year-old Jerry Matthew Monroe of Lakeland today charging him with Misdemeanor Battery.
Monday, May 20 2013 12:40 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:40:22 GMT
Police identified the man who robbed an off-duty Polk County Sheriff's deputy, and got a warrant for his arrest. They consider him armed and dangerous. Winter Haven police officers said, Damarius Antwun
Police identified the man who robbed an off-duty Polk County Sheriff's deputy, and got a warrant for his arrest. They consider him armed and dangerous. Winter Haven police officers said, Damarius Antwun
Monday, May 20 2013 5:44 AM EDT2013-05-20 09:44:01 GMT
Zack Walker is an 8th grader at Lakeland Montessori He's among the students who plant, tend and watch closely over a small garden outside the Red Door Wine Market in Lakeland.
Zack Walker is an 8th grader at Lakeland Montessori He's among the students who plant, tend and watch closely over a small garden outside the Red Door Wine Market in Lakeland.
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:04 AM EDT2013-05-19 13:04:58 GMT
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Winter Haven Police are asking the public to help identify a suspect who robbed an off-duty Polk County Sheriff's Deputy Friday at a Winter Haven grocery store.
Winter Haven Police are asking the public to help identify a suspect who robbed an off-duty Polk County Sheriff's Deputy Friday at a Winter Haven grocery store.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 2:29 PM EDT2013-05-15 18:29:54 GMT
Lakeland Police have a new tool to fight drunk driving. It's a new, 2013 Ford Explorer-Police Interceptor. The vehicle is equipped with a brand new Intoxilyzer 8000 device.
Lakeland Police have a new tool to fight drunk driving. It's a new, 2013 Ford Explorer-Police Interceptor. The vehicle is equipped with a brand new Intoxilyzer 8000 device.
Monday, May 13 2013 6:29 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:29:10 GMT
A special program at Bartow High School has earned some well deserved recognition and maybe even some bragging rights among other schools across the nation.
A special program at Bartow High School has earned some well deserved recognition and maybe even some bragging rights among other schools across the nation.
Friday, May 10 2013 1:21 PM EDT2013-05-10 17:21:36 GMT
Two brothers captured in connection with the home invasion and sexual battery in Poinciana appeared in front of a judge Friday afternoon in Polk County.
Two brothers captured in connection with the home invasion and sexual battery in Poinciana appeared in front of a judge Friday afternoon in Polk County.
Friday, May 10 2013 9:37 AM EDT2013-05-10 13:37:18 GMT
One attacker involved in a violent home invasion and sexual battery in Polk County is in custody, according to Polk County Sheriff's Office report Thursday morning.
Both attackers involved in a violent home invasion and sexual battery in Polk County are in custody.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 2:55 PM EDT2013-05-08 18:55:49 GMT
With the 2013 hurricane season fast-approaching, the Polk County Fire Rescue's Emergency Management Bureau, along with other agencies are making sure residents and visitors know how to prepare.
With the 2013 hurricane season fast-approaching, the Polk County Fire Rescue's Emergency Management Bureau, along with other agencies are making sure residents and visitors know how to prepare.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 1:45 PM EDT2013-05-08 17:45:59 GMT
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wants to remind commercial and recreational harvesters of stone crab claws that the season in Florida closes on May 16.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wants to remind commercial and recreational harvesters of stone crab claws that the season in Florida closes on May 16.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-05-07 23:03:24 GMT
The discovery of three missing women found alive in Ohio set off a rollercoaster of emotions for Drew Kesse. "If anybody's looking for a miracle, that's a miracle," he said.
The discovery of three missing women found alive in Ohio set off a roller coaster of emotions for Drew Kesse. "If anybody's looking for a miracle, that's a miracle," he said.
Monday, May 6 2013 12:55 PM EDT2013-05-06 16:55:49 GMT
When Polk County Sheriff deputies responded to a call informing them about possible drug possession at a house on Owens Road in Auburndale, they found malnourished, sick dogs.
When Polk County Sheriff deputies responded to a call informing them about possible drug possession at a house on Owens Road in Auburndale, they found malnourished, sick dogs in cages.
Saturday, May 4 2013 11:16 AM EDT2013-05-04 15:16:32 GMT
Polk County Sheriff's Office Computer Crimes detectives received information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding the possible transmission of a child pornography video.
Polk County Sheriff's Office Computer Crimes detectives received information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding the possible transmission of a child pornography video.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 3:57 PM EDT2013-05-01 19:57:36 GMT
Previous booking photo for Javarius Antwane Samuel
The Winter Haven Police Department reported that it arrested one man and is asking for the public's help locating a second suspect who used the online classified Website "Craigslist" to violently rob two individuals.
The Winter Haven Police Department reported that it arrested one man and is asking for the public's help locating a second suspect who used the online classified Website "Craigslist" to violently rob two individuals.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 11:28 AM EDT2013-05-01 15:28:52 GMT
The Haines City Police department reports that on Sunday at approximately 12:16 a.m., officers responded to a call of a fight at the BP Gas Station located at 95 Hwy 17-92 West in Haines City.
The Haines City Police issued an arrest warrant for the man who they believed, participated in a fight at a BP gas station Sunday in Haines City where a police officer had to fire at an armed suspect.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 1:32 PM EDT2013-04-30 17:32:28 GMT
A funeral was held at First Baptist Church at the Mall Tuesday for a Polk County Sheriff's deputy who died in a car crash in Winter Haven last week. Sheriff Grady Judd spoke at the ceremony.
A funeral was held at First Baptist Church at the Mall Tuesday for a Polk County Sheriff's deputy who died in a car crash in Winter Haven last week. Sheriff Grady Judd spoke at the ceremony.
Sunday, April 28 2013 3:34 PM EDT2013-04-28 19:34:55 GMT
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Polk County Sheriff's Office School Crossing Guard, 67-year-old Stephen Pederson of Bonny Shores Drive in Lakeland died Saturday, April 27 after falling over 20 feet from a tree.
Polk County Sheriff's Office School Crossing Guard, 67-year-old Stephen Pederson of Bonny Shores Drive in Lakeland died Saturday, April 27 after falling over 20 feet from a tree.
