Polk County Human Trafficking Operation Nets 281 Arrests
2026-10-30
A seven-day Polk County human trafficking operation led to 281 arrests, including 31 child predator suspects and a Jacksonville-based Navy sailor.Continue Reading
Charlotte County Deputies Help Family Sheltering Under Tarp at Walmart
2026-10-29
Charlotte County deputies help family left without shelter in a Port Charlotte Walmart lot, paying for a hotel room and a meal, the Sheriff’s Office said.Continue Reading
Charlotte County Road Rage Arrest After Shots Fired Near Tamiami Trail
2026-10-29
Charlotte County road rage incident near Tamiami Trail ended with shots fired Monday and a 65-year-old driver charged with aggravated assault.Continue Reading
Ocala Man Seriously Injured During Viral Haircut Challenge in Middle of Busy Road; Three Arrested
2026-10-29
OCALA, Fla. — Three young men have been arrested after an online challenge involving a haircut in the middle of a busy Ocala roadway ended with one of them being struck by a pickup truck and seriously injured. The Ocala Police Department identified the participants as Christopher Coleman, 20; AndrewContinue Reading
Ocala Christian Academy Teacher Arrested After Admitting to Taking Photos Under Student’s Skirt, Police Say
2026-10-28
OCALA, Fla. — A 34-year-old fifth-grade teacher at Ocala Christian Academy has been arrested after police say he admitted to secretly photographing underneath a student’s skirt during recess. Joel Gould, 34, was arrested by Ocala Police Detective Grosso and charged with digital voyeurism, a second-degree felony, following an investigation intoContinue Reading
Englewood Man Charged With Second-Degree Murder in Friend’s Shooting
2026-10-27
An Englewood second-degree murder charge follows a fatal garage shooting of a friend during an argument, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said.Continue Reading
Davenport Man Charged With 4 Felonies After Fighting Polk County Deputies
2026-10-27
A Davenport man charged with four felonies and four misdemeanors after threatening family and fighting Polk County deputies, the Sheriff’s Office said.Continue Reading
Lakeland Clerk Arrested for Selling Alcohol to Teen in Polk County Operation
2026-10-26
Lakeland clerk arrested after a Polk County Sheriff’s Office cadet bought alcohol at a RaceTrac during Operation Pop Top on Monday, deputies said.Continue Reading
Port Charlotte Man Arrested After Firing Rifle at Neighbors, Deputies Say
2026-10-26
A Port Charlotte man arrested after shooting an AR-15-style rifle at neighbors faces four charges, including felon in possession, deputies say.Continue Reading
Polk County Grand Theft Arrest Follows Stolen Ford, Two Retail Thefts
2026-10-25
A Polk County grand theft arrest followed thefts at a Davenport Publix and a Kissimmee Dollar General, plus a stolen Ford, the Sheriff’s Office said.Continue Reading