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Search Results for: Lakeland

Lakeland detective arrested for filing false report about damaged police vehicle

July 22, 2025
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LAKELAND, Fla. — A Lakeland Police Department detective was arrested Friday after allegedly filing a false report about damage to his unmarked agency vehicle, according …

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Pilot Killed in Deadly Plane Crash at South Lakeland Airport

April 3, 2024
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POLK COUNTY, FL – Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has released information regarding a tragic incident at the South Lakeland Airport in Mulberry. The sole …

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Lakeland Teacher Charged for Indecent Relationship With Student

January 9, 2024January 6, 2024
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POLK COUNTY, FL – Brandon Adams, a 33-year-old Kathleen High School teacher from Lakeland, has been arrested and charged with a sex offense on a …

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Lakeland Nurse Charged with Felony Animal Cruelty in Pet Poisoning Case

January 4, 2024
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LAKELAND, FL – Polk County Sheriff’s Office Agricultural Crimes Unit detectives arrested 51-year-old Tamesha Knighten, a licensed practical nurse at Wellmed in Lakeland, on charges …

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Lakeland Man Sentenced To More Than 15 Years For Production, Distribution, And Possession Of Child Sexual Abuse Material

October 19, 2023

Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Mary Scriven has sentenced Illya Frederick Plavljanich II (36, Lakeland) to 15 years and 6 months in federal prison, …

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Two Lakeland Men Plead Guilty To Federal Charges In Connection With Drive-By Shooting Of 11 Men In Lakeland

October 18, 2023

Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Nicholas Quinton Hanson (31, Lakeland) and Marcus Dewonn Mobley, Jr. (23, Lakeland) have pleaded …

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Lakeland woman wins $2 million prize on Florida lottery scratch off ticket

April 11, 2023
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LAKELAND, FL – Geraldine Gimblet, a resident of Lakeland, won a $2 million top prize from the $2,000,000 BONUS CASHWORD Scratch-Off game at the Florida …

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Lakeland Convicted Felon Indicted For Possessing A Firearm And Ammunition

October 24, 2022
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Tampa, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Eddie Winman Thomas (32, Lakeland) with possessing a firearm …

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Lakeland woman charged for selling lewd photos of children online

January 21, 2022
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LAKELAND, FL- 38-year-old Erica Larrow of Lakeland was arrested for 22 counts of transmission of child [censored]ography (F2), 17 counts of possession of child [censored]ography …

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Lakeland police investigating after unidentified man’s body found

January 8, 2022
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LAKELAND, FL – Detectives with the Lakeland Police Department are seeking the public’s help in identifying an unidentified male in a death investigation case. On …

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GBI Makes Arrest in 2008 Lakeland, GA Murder

October 10, 2021
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Lakeland, GA (October 2, 2021) – On Friday, September 24, 2021, the GBI obtained arrests warrants and charged Marquis Williams, age 30, and Andrew Johnson, …

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Three teenage brothers facing multiple charges for dozens of thefts in Lakeland

October 5, 2021
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LAKELAND, FL – On October 1, 2021, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested three teenaged brothers: 14-year-old Adarius Valdez of Wauchula, 15-year-old Hasachi Thompson of …

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Lakeland Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Theft Of Public Money And Aggravated Identity Theft

October 4, 2021
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Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge William F. Jung has sentenced Julio Gonzales (45, Lakeland) to 2 years and 10 months in federal prison for …

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14-year-old girl dead in hit and run crash in Lakeland

July 9, 2021
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LAKELAND, FL – Sadly a 14-year-old girl has died after a hit and run crash that took place on Sunday evening, July 4th, on New …

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Man shot dead at Lakeland gas station, suspects at large

July 6, 2021
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LAKELAND, FL – One person is dead after being shot at the Mobil gas station on West Memorial Boulevard. According to police, on Sunday, July …

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Lakeland Man Sentenced To More Than 9 Years In Federal Prison For Downloading And Possessing Child Sex Abuse Videos From The Darkweb

July 1, 2021
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Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell has sentenced Jack R. Dove, III (40, Lakeland) to nine years and two months in federal …

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Lakeland Christian School counselor charged with DUI, child abuse after crash

May 26, 2021
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At around 11:00 p.m., deputies responded to a vehicle crash that had occurred at the intersection of Clubhouse Road and Live Oak Road in unincorporated …

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Two charged after 2-year-old girl shot 3-year-old boy in Lakeland

May 22, 2021
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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting of a 2-year-old girl by a 3-year-old boy that occurred just before midnight on Friday night …

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Lakeland police, fire department responds to plane crash in industrial park

May 1, 2021
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LAKELAND, FL – A plane crashed in the industrial park on South Pipkin road Saturday afternoon. Emergency responders from Lakeland Police Department and Lakeland Fire …

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Police say missing Lakeland teen found in Green Swamp may have been murdered

February 25, 2021
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LAKELAND, FL –  Police last night found the body of missing teenager Charlie Roberts in the Green Swap wildlife refuge area and today have announced the …

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Missing Lakeland teen found dead in Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve

February 25, 2021
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LAKELAND, FL – The search for a missing Lakeland teenager on Wednesday ended tragically when he was discovered in the Green Swamp Preserve.  Late last …

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Watch: Tornado strikes northern Lakeland, Florida

December 16, 2020
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LAKELAND, FL – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible tornado touchdown in Lakeland in the area of Daughtery Road at approximately 5:30 …

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Jackson Based Harmony Bank Sold to Lakeland Bancorp for $32 Million

February 29, 2016

JACKSON-The Boards of Directors of Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger pursuant to which Harmony …

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Avon Park prison guard busted after alleged attack on woman during late-night fight

August 21, 2025
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Lakeland, FL – Thursday — A corrections officer from Avon Park Correctional Institution was arrested early Thursday morning after a woman told deputies he hit …

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Eleven victims file lawsuits over alleged abuse at New Jersey Youth Detention Center

June 18, 2025
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CAMDEN, N.J. — Eleven survivors who say they were sexually abused as children while confined at the Camden County Youth Detention Center have filed lawsuits …

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Woman arrested after threatening BlueCross workers, thwarting possible copycat crime

December 13, 2024
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LAKELAND, Fla. — A Florida woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly threatening a health insurance company employee, invoking a phrase connected to the recent high-profile …

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House Party Leads to Multiple Arrests in Polk County

July 26, 2024
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LAKELAND, FL—A house party in Lakeland resulted in the arrest of ten individuals, including eight juveniles, on Wednesday, following a police investigation into a juvenile …

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Reduction in Size: Hooters Announces 41 Restaurant Closures Including Baltimore, Manassas

June 26, 2024
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Hooters Closes Dozens of Locations Nationwide Amid Market Pressures WASHINGTON—Hooters, the Atlanta-based casual dining chain, has shuttered dozens of locations across the United States, citing …

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Shrub Oak Store Sells Winning $19K TAKE 5 Ticket

April 26, 2024
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SHRUB OAK, NY – A single top-prize ticket for the TAKE 5 midday drawing on Wednesday was purchased at Lakeland Liquors. Located at 995 East …

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Teen Pulls Gun on Spring Breakers at Florida Beach

March 14, 2024
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL – A 16-year-old, identified as Felixander Solis-Guzman from Lakeland, was arrested by deputies after brandishing a firearm among spring breakers. The …

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New Jersey School Closures for Tuesday, January 16th

January 16, 2024
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Several schools in North Jersey have modified their learning schedules for Tuesday, January 16th, due to a significant snowstorm. The National Weather Service forecasts 3 …

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Licensed Nurse Arrested for Felony Animal Cruelty in Polk County

January 7, 2024
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Tamesha Knighten, a 51-year-old licensed practical nurse, has been charged with three counts of felony animal cruelty and one count of depositing poison in a …

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Florida Sheriff Announces Sheriff on a Shelf for the Holidays

November 13, 2023
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POLK COUNTY, FL – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has introduced a unique initiative this holiday season: Grady Judd, the ‘Sheriff on a Shelf.’ Mirroring …

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Former Montgomery County Teacher Charged with Abuse of a Minor

November 7, 2023
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UPPER MARLBORO, MD — A former teacher from Montgomery County is facing charges for alleged sexual abuse involving a minor. Melissa Marie Curtis, 31, of …

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Justice Department Reaches Significant Milestone in Combating Redlining Initiative After Securing Over $107 Million in Relief for Communities of Color Nationwide

October 19, 2023

The Justice Department announced today that its Combating Redlining Initiative has secured over $107 million in relief for communities of color nationwide that have experienced …

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Pain Clinic Doctor Sentenced To Prison For Unlawful Drug Distribution, Money Laundering, And Filing A False Tax Return

October 11, 2023

Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Charlene E. Honeywell today sentenced Qing McGaha to seven years and eight months in federal prison for unlawful drug …

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Eight People Injured After Train Crashes Into Car Hauler

July 15, 2023

Lakeland, Florida – In a dramatic collision that could have had far more devastating consequences, eight individuals were treated for minor injuries following an accident …

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Husband and Wife Charged with Manslaughter After Toddler Dies in Hot Car

July 7, 2023
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Lakeland, Florida – Joel and Jazmine Rondon, both 33 years old and residents of Winchester Estates Circle, have been charged with aggravated manslaughter of a …

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15-year-old charged for attempted murder after robbery at McDonald’s

May 18, 2023
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POLK COUNTY – Early Thursday morning, detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office apprehended a 15-year-old male, Demarion Wilson of Mulberry, on charges of attempted …

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Jersey Shore business expo coming to Toms River

April 20, 2023
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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Jersey Shore businesses will have a chance to showcase their companies and build new relationships at the upcoming Jersey Shore Business …

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Former University Official Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud

January 10, 2023
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Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Brian Carroll (46, Tennessee) has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud. He …

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19-year-old injured in hit and run, struck while riding scooter

January 19, 2023January 9, 2023
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LAKELAND, FL – An unidentified 19-year-old Lakeland woman riding a stand-up scooter was struck by a vehicle Saturday morning, January 7, 2023. Polk County Sheriff’s …

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Former Claims Adjuster Pleads Guilty To Assisting Individuals Who Committed Armed Robberies, Shootings, While Dressed As Police Officers

January 6, 2023
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Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Jasmine Weber (28, Tampa) pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery. Weber …

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Nine Indicted On Charges Involving Embezzlement Of Hundreds Of Thousands Of Financial Aid Funds From A Higher Education Institution

December 8, 2022
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Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the unsealing of an indictment charging Andrea Mitchell (53, Tampa), Lester Best (54, Tampa), Gloria …

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Woman pulled from pond after fiery Thanksgiving morning crash

November 24, 2022
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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP – Police in Gloucester Township are investigating a crash that occurred at around 2:56 am on Thanksgiving morning between a car and a …

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Polk County Doctor Pleads Guilty To Receiving Kickbacks

November 18, 2022
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Tampa, Florida –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Dr. Sean Patrick O’Rourke (56, Lakeland) has pleaded guilty to soliciting and receiving remuneration (kickbacks …

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Serious crash with an overturned vehicle in Brick Saturday night

October 22, 2022
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BRICK, NJ – Police in Brick Township responded to a serious motor vehicle crash Saturday night in the area of Chambersbridge Road and Lakeland Drive. …

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Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ to Bring Another Store to Florida in Jacksonville

October 22, 2022
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(-)  Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ is one of the fastest growing BBQ and hot dog chains in America. With 44 units across the United …

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Walk-On’s Hit $5 Million AUV and 27% SSS Growth in 2021, Named Entrepreneur’s ‘#1 Sports Bar Franchise’ for Second Consecutive Year

October 22, 2022
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Record development also highlights 2021 with 15 new locations and 20 more primed for 2022 Baton Rouge, LA  (-)  Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux proved again in …

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Huey Magoo’s Now Open In Brooksville, Florida

October 13, 2022
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America’s Greatest Tasting, Rapidly Expanding Chicken Tenders Brand Celebrates the Latest Grand Opening in Florida and 36th Store Company-Wide Orlando, FL  (PRESS RELEASE)  Huey Magoo’s …

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