24 Polk County students arrested for written threats since start of 2024 school year, authorities say
Since the start of the 2024-2025 school year in Polk County, 24 students have been arrested for written or online threats, ...
Florida mother gives birth in Polk County Sheriff’s Office parking lot
A Florida newborn is the proud owner of a talking Sheriff Grady Judd doll after she decided to make her way into the world in ...
Two dozen Florida school students arrested after allegedly making threats since start of academic year
Polk County, Florida, law enforcement and school administrators are working together to hold students who make threats to ...
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Violent Gang Investigative Task Force arrest 144 in Polk County
Gang-related shootings were becoming more frequent in Polk County between 2019 and 2023. According to authorities in 2019, ...
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Man arrested following chase with Florida troopers from Polk to Orange County
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A man was arrested Tuesday night after he allegedly led Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a ... Hoyte ...
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Poinciana Man’s Temper Tantrum Earns Him An All-Inclusive Stay At Polk County Jail
POLK COUNTY, Fla. \- 39-year-old John Batista of Poinciana apparently missed the memo about keeping calm and carrying on.
Superintendent, sheriff warn of rise in students making threats against schools in Polk
In the 28 days since school began in August, law enforcement had arrested 24 students for making threats, Polk Superintendent ...
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Polk County Sheriff’s Office makes multiple arrests as a part of ‘Operation Drive-By Bye’
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives from the Gang, Homicide, and Robbery units have arrested 19 Polk County gang ...
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Multi-County High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest of Suspect Reaching Speeds Over 130 mph in Florida
Anthony Jermaine Hoyte was arrested after a high-speed chase reaching 130 mph, spanning several Florida counties and ending ...
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Man rescues 2 boaters who fell overboard, PCSO uncovers warrants leading to arrest
Lanthrip had six active warrants out for his arrest—one for violating probation and the other five for failure to appear. He was arrested and taken to Polk County Jail. The PCSO said he was ...
Florida couple welcomes baby in sheriff's office parking lot: deputies
A Florida mom gave birth to a baby girl in parking lot of a Polk County Sheriff's Office substation on Saturday morning, ...
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Baby, pull over! Couple welcomes newborn at Polk County Sheriff’s Office substation
Read full article: Polk County man wins $1M prize playing Florida Lottery scratch-off ... According to Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s social media posts, Micah and Diam were on their way ...