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Lakeland, Florida · LakelandThe Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman found inside a mobile home that caught fire Sunday morning in Lakeland.Polk County Fire Rescue responded around 10:07 a.m. to Scenic View Street, where units arrived to see a single-wide mobile home fully involved in flames, a news release states.Firefighters worked quickly to knock down the blaze and make entry to the home, wherein an individual who they found was pronounced…See the Story
Woman Dead After Fire at Polk County Home, Officials Say
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Polk County, Florida · Polk CountyAfter fleeing a deputy, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said the 19-year-old's motorcycle later caught fire due to a malfunction, leading to charges including fleeing to elude, reckless driving, and speeding.See the Story
Florida Teen Arrested After 130 Mph Motorcycle Ride Ends in Fire on I-4, Deputies Say
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Wahneta · WahnetaPOLK COUNTY, Fla. – A series of dangerous attacks in Wahneta ended this weekend after Polk County deputies arrested an illegal immigrant for allegedly trying to burn down a neighbor’s home and smashing up a local grocery store. Marcelino Gillen-Hernandez, 60, is now being held in the Polk County Jail on an ICE detainer after […] Illegal Immigrant Charged With Arson After Trying To Burn Down Wahneta HomeSee the Story
Illegal Immigrant Charged With Arson After Trying To Burn Down Wahneta Home
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