Kathy Leigh Berkowitz
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Lakeland, FL, United States
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PCSO: Former drug ring leader arrested in fatal head-on collision
Deputies said George Pizano Jr. smelled like marijuana and showed signs of impairment after the crash that killed Michael Sweet, 35, of Winter Haven. → Read More
11-year-old Florida boy recovering from shark bite
Carson Dicks of Lake Wales took a trip to New Smyrna Beach that ended in a shark bite and emergency surgery. → Read More
What we know about the manhunt for killers of three Florida friends on fishing trip
Florida police are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of suspects who killed three friends on a fishing trip in Florida. → Read More
3 friends on fishing trip killed in 'massacre,' Florida sheriff says
Manhunt underway: Sheriff Grady Judd: "This is a horrific scene. I have been to a lot of murder scenes in my life and this ranks up with the worst of → Read More
3 friends on fishing trip killed in 'massacre,' Florida sheriff says
Manhunt underway: Sheriff Grady Judd: "This is a horrific scene. I have been to a lot of murder scenes in my life and this ranks up with the worst of → Read More
3 friends on fishing trip killed in 'massacre,' Florida sheriff says
Brandon Rollins, one of the victims, called his dad and said "Help," police say. When his father arrived, Rollins was able to say a few final words. → Read More
3 friends on fishing trip killed in 'massacre,' Florida sheriff says
Brandon Rollins, one of the victims, called his dad and said "Help," police say. When his father arrived, Rollins was able to say a few final words. → Read More
PCSO: Suspects sought in shooting of Lake Wales teen
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the area of Hampstead Place in Lake Wales around 3:40 p.m. Tuesday. The suspects are a black male and black female. → Read More
Polk man accused of cyberstalking 10-year-old girl, coercing her to send nude pics
A 19-year-old Lake Wales man has been arrested on felony charges after he coerced a 10-year-old girl into sending him nude photos of herself, and he sent → Read More
Black Lives Matter to bring 2 protests to Haines City Friday
The first will be at 2 p.m. in front of Haines City Police Department. The second will be at 5:30 p.m. at Railroad Park. → Read More
Polk man arrested for attempted 1st-degree murder, PCSO says
A 44-year-old Dundee man has been arrested on attempted first-degree murder charges after shooting a woman he says stabbed him with a butcher knife during → Read More
Fatal multi-vehicle crash closes part of I-4 in Polk County
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving multiple vehicles on eastbound Interstate 4 at U.S. 98 in Polk County Thursday morning. → Read More
Coronavirus: Bartow Mattress factory to make thousands of face masks
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Lakeland man, woman charged with armed robbery, attempted murder
Phillip Lightsey, 23, and Chelsea Christian were accused of robbing a bicyclist at knifepoint. → Read More
Coronavirus: Wedding industry reels with rescheduled nuptials
LAKELAND — The wedding industry is taking a hit — at least for the moment — as brides reschedule their weddings amid the coronavirus → Read More
Lake Wales man killed in motorcycle crash
Mason Chapman, 24, was driving north at a high rate of speed on his red 2013 Yamaha motorcycle when a southbound grey 2018 Honda Pilot turned in front of → Read More
Judd: Tip from car theft victim helps Polk officials take down Mulberry chop shop
Two men have been arrested for running a 10-acre chop shop in Mulberry, Polk Sheriff Grady Judd announced during a news conference Thursday. → Read More
Mom plays hero as otter attacks dog, bites girl in Florida home: 'Anything to save my kid'
An otter intrusion led to a dramatic scene at a Florida home. “There was blood on the floor, the otter was hissing, and my daughter was screaming." → Read More
Florida family fights off otter attack in their home
Lakeland High School teacher Casina Ewert awoke to screams as the otter chased the family dog into the house and attacked her 17-year-old daughter, she → Read More
Florida family fights off otter attack in their home
Lakeland High School teacher Casina Ewert awoke to screams as the otter chased the family dog into the house and attacked her 17-year-old daughter, she → Read More