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Racism · Polk CountyIn the video, a teacher sings an old "monkey" version of "Happy Birthday to You" to a Black child. The boy's mother says he's too upset to return to school.See the Story
After Polk Teacher Sings 'Monkey' Version of 'Happy Birthday' to Child, Mother Charges Racism
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Polk County, Florida · Polk CountyPOLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A man was arrested after he was caught on surveillance video leaving the Polk County Sheriff's Office Polk City Station with a handful of portraits, including Sheriff Grady Judd's, the sheriff's office announced on Facebook. "You're not going to believe this," Judd said. "They stole my picture." Judd said Mark Byrum broke into the Polk City Sheriff's Station and stole his portrait, along with the major's and captain's …See the Story
CAUGHT ON CAM: Man Accused of Stealing Sheriff Grady Judd's Portrait From Polk City Sheriff's Station
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Polk County, Florida · Polk CountyLAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — A deputy who was injured during a shooting that happened in April of 2024 returned to work Thursday. On the night of April 27, 2024, Lieutenant Chad Anderson, along with another Polk County Deputy Sheriff, Craig Smith, responded to a trespassing call in North Lakeland during which they were both shot multiple times. According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, the suspect, identified as Kmac El Bey, refused to cooperate…See the Story
Polk County deputy injured in 2024 shooting returns to work
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