[naked Mexican] Polk man charged in child&#...
7 hrs ago | via Free Republic
A 41-year-old man was arrested after Polk County deputies said he kidnapped three children Sunday and forced one to perform a sex act on him. Comment?
Police: Winter Haven homeowner fatally shoots intruder
Sunday | via Tampa Bay Online
Polk County sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of a man they say broke into a Winter Haven home early this morning and was shot to death by the homeowner. Comment?
Winter Haven man fatally shoots invader
Sunday | via Click Orlando
Polk County deputies said a Winter Haven man shot and killed a man who was banging on his door and eventually invaded his home. Comment?
Five arrested for beating teen, father
Saturday May 26 | via Lake Wales News
Detectives arrested and charged five suspects Wednesday and Thursday for allegedly beating up a Lake Wales teen and his father, the Polk County Sheriff's Office reported. Comment?
Second suspect charged in burglary
Saturday May 26 | via Polk County Democrat
Detectives with the Bartow Police Department on Wednesday arrested Tyrone Cooper, 31, of 1285 N. Holland Parkway # 86, Bartow, for his involvement in last week's burglary at the coin laundry, tips and toes nail salon and ATA Stereo. Comment?
Arcadia boy dies from race track crash injuries
Wednesday May 23 | via NBC2 News
A 12-year-old Arcadia boy has died after a stock car race crash at Auburndale Speedway in Winter Haven on Saturday. Comment?
Polk pair caught stealing water heaters, police say
Wednesday May 23 | via Tampa Bay Online
A police officer on patrol said he caught two men attempting to steal water heaters Tuesday afternoon from the shed of a small Lake Wales apartment building. Comment?
Six arrested for violating noise ordinance
Wednesday May 23 | via Lake Wales News
Residents living in close proximity to a BP convenience station on Scenic Highway near Dr. Comment?
2012-05-21. Assault on LAKE WALES, Winter Haven, FL
Tuesday May 22 | via SpotCrime
A Winter Haven man is accused of driving three children to an isolated area in Lake Wales on Sunday and sexually battering one of them.Dispatches from the crime desk: thescanner.blogs.theledger.com Javier Gonzales, 41, of 1922 26th St. Comment?
Police: Winter Haven man kidnapped 3 kids, sexually ...
Tuesday May 22 | via South Florida Sun-Sentinel
A Winter Haven man accused of kidnapping three children, including one he allegedly sexually battered, was found naked in his truck and arrested Monday, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. Comment?
Two dozen arrested for lewd acts in Polk County parks
Monday May 21 | via WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg
Since the beginning of the year, the Polk County Sheriff's Office has arrested 24 men for lewd acts in public parks. Comment?
Arcadia boy injuried in race track crash
Sunday May 20 | via NBC2 News
A 12-year-old Arcadia boy is in critical condition after a stock car race crash at Auburndale Speedway in Winter Haven on Saturday. Comment?
Defining Victor Contes Role in The Andre Berto Camp
Sunday May 20 | via Boxing Scene
Mr. Berto's positive sample was one collected in Winter Haven, Florida at a training camp Conte never visited. Comment?
Police arrest 2 in false school shooting report
Sunday May 20 | via Houston Home-Journal
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -- Winter Haven Police have arrested two teens for making a false report of a shooting their local high school.A police statement says a former student at Winter Haven High School and a current student used a stolen two-way radio to report a shooting on campus Friday afternoon. Comment?
Two arrested after false report of Winter Haven scho...
Saturday May 19 | via Tampa Bay Online
A current Winter Haven High School student and a former student have been arrested, accused of making a false report of a school shooting that led law enforcement to scramble Friday, Winter Haven police said. Comment?
Adorable chihuahua puppies ripped from their mother
Friday May 18 | via WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg
Whether its a dog or a cat, or any other creature, there's a feeling of unconditional love. Comment?
Lake Wales Police make burglary arrest
Wednesday May 16 | via Lake Wales News
A Winter Haven man has been arrested for several burglaries in the Lake Wales area, according to a Monday afternoon release by the Lake Wales Police Department. Comment?
Polk deputies investigating death of inmate
Saturday May 12 | via Tampa Bay Online
Brian George Brewer, 28, whose most recent address was 2208 Abbey Road in Winter Haven, was found unresponsive in his bunk by his cellmate about 5 a.m., deputies said. Comment?
Polk Task Force arrests 19 for defrauding over $475K
Tuesday May 8 | via WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg
The Polk County Sheriff's Identity Task Force have arrested 19 people on charges of defrauding local taxpayers and the IRS of over $475,000. According to the sheriff's office, Tuesday's arrests were a continuation of a 2011 investigation that led to the Sept. 1 comment
Cancer survivor thrives after doctors gave her littl...
Wednesday May 2 | via WALB-TV Albany
It's an inspirational story of life after cancer. "I knew A 21-year old from Connecticut was given a five percent chance to live, three years later she is not only surviving, but thriving. Comment?