A burglar in Haines City was shot by a resident during a home invasion, according to city police. "[Williams] made the choice to hide, and then to jump out while pointing a gun at them," Sheriff Grady Judd said in a written statement. Fox News Flash top headlines for October 6. Polk County Sheriff's Office investigating fatal three-vehicle crash. The pickup truck ended up crashing into the drivers side of the coupe before rolling over and landing upright. He said he chose to be the lookout "because he was already on probation for doing the same thing. More than 20 women believed to have been trafficked into the U.S. and forced into sex work were rescued during a week-long operation in Polk County. In a news release, the Polk County Sheriff's Office released details on the brothers' criminal histories. The 18-year-old was identified as Malachi Thompson of Bartow. On Saturday night, Auburndale Police and the Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to a report that three people were shot in the 3000 block of Allred Drive. The Polk County Fire Department and Rockmart Fire Department responded at around 1:30 a.m. to the home on Oak Road in Aragon. The Florida Department of Health issued a warning because of a potentially dangerousblue-green algae bloom on Lake Henry in Winter Haven. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The Polk County Sheriffs Office is investigating a fatal crash involving five vehicles that occurred Tuesday morning. More than 200 people were arrested during operation, as well. Weather. If the water freezes instantaneously when colliding with the hailstone, cloudy ice will form as air bubbles will be trapped in the newly formed ice. A woman was found dead near an SUV in New Tampa with her sleeping toddler in the vehicle Monday night, according to police. Local and breaking news and weather in Polk County, including Lakeland, Winter Haven and Bartow. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. "We're on pace to meet our record year this year," stated Wade Elliott, Port Tampa Bays senior vice president of marketing and business development. 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OCALA, Fla. - A 32-year-old man is facing charges of arson after he apparently started three separate small fires inside a Florida hospital, and an additional two fires near a university and a home before he was found and arrested Sunday night, according to Ocala and Marion County officials. From WTVT-TV FOX 13 News in Tampa, home of SkyTower Radar. Smooth sailing at Port Tampa Bay. Elliott says they expect to see a record 1.2 million come through Port Tampa Bay this year. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Two of those victims are in critical condition. "Normally we're down to one or two ships in the summer. Elliott says 18% of Port Tampa Bays total revenue comes from the cruise industry. Holmes was found in the parking lot of a nearby business and taken into custody. Deputies in Polk County said a 19-year-old woman was critically injured in an alleged hit-and-run crash that happened over the weekend. What is not clear is why Holmes was at the hospital. Tributes are pouring in for the four people killed Tuesday afternoon when two planes collided midair over a Winter Haven Lake. Three brothers arrested for burglarizing cars, stealing firearms in Polk County. SPANISH FORK A man is confirmed to have died at a hot springs in Utah County Friday morning and officials are still . This is the official page of WTVT and FOX 13 News. Grady questioned in his statement. Clean water is one of the biggest needs in the Fort Myers area as they recover from Hurricane Ian. Police in Polk County said a man was high when he led officers on a pursuit involving more than a dozen police units. The shooting happened sometime on May 22, 2016, on Barnes Alley. Case moving forward. Rubin says they expect to see the industry continue to grow, including in the Tampa Bay area. Deputies said they responded to the Highland City area early Friday morning after receiving reports of vehicle burglaries. Both planes involved in a midair collision Tuesday have been retrieved from Lake Hartidge in Winter Haven, one of which was submerged 21 feet underwater. Watch Live Breaking News; News. An investigation is underway into an officer-involved shooting in Winter Haven, just hours after a Polk County deputy was shot and killed while serving a warrant in Polk City. The 14-year-old's criminal history includes 13 previous charges for seven vehicle burglaries and six thefts in Hardee County in 2020. New video has been released of a drive-by shooting in Lakeland that injured eleven people this week. Bill Castle's name is synonymous with Lakeland High School football. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. At the home, the deputies concluded that nobody lived there, but they found a male suspect and his girlfriend inside the home after entering it through an unlocked door. Small Craft Advisory. Hail storms shook Central Florida on Tuesday, but according to the FOX 35 Storm Team it's not over yet. (Polk County Sheriffs Office). A Florida woman has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a 21-year-old sheriff's deputy who was struck by friendly fire while serving a felony arrest warrant early Tuesday . Hail storms shook Central Florida on Tuesday, but according to the FOX 35 Storm Team it's not over yet. Investigators say the suspect, identified as 43-year-old Doroteo Martinez-Castro, was involved in a head-on crash on the evening of April 22 in unincorporated . Rubin says several new cruise vessels in the state were on hold during the pandemic, but have since been brought online due to the demand. A 28-year-old man was arrested after meeting a teen at her fast-food job and began having sex with her during her breaks, according to Winter Haven police. Albritton was also charged with violation of probation. A Pinellas County deputy who the sheriff described as an experienced law enforcement officer with grit had surgery Monday morning after he was shot in the neck, hand, and leg while responding to a vehicle burglary report. from WED 2:10 PM EDT until WED 9:00 PM EDT, Brevard County, Flagler County, Lake County, Orange County, Osceola County, Polk County, Seminole County, Sumter County, Volusia County . The crash happened around 3 p.m. in front of the Suwanee Creek Pump Station, located at 1758 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. 2023 FOX Television Stations, until MON 8:00 PM EDT, Pinellas County, Coastal Hillsborough County, Coastal Manatee County, Coastal Sarasota County, Suspected Seminole Heights serial killer Howell Trae Donaldson pleads guilty to 4 murders, Bucs linebacker Shaquil Barrett's 2-year-old daughter drowns in family swimming pool, USF football player arrested for domestic battery, Heart attack survivor competes in St. Anthony's triathlon after hospital saved her life, Auburndale man arrested in connection with shooting that left three hospitalized. The hail falls when the thunderstorm's updraft can no longer support the weight of the hailstone, which can occur if the stone becomes large enough or the updraft weakens. Local News; Florida; . A fatal Mulberry crash that claimed the life of a Lakeland woman is under investigation. 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She was caught on camera and later arrested. Deputies salute the flag-draped body of a Polk County Deputy Sheriff Blane Lane, 21, as they place him into an ambulance on Tuesday morning. This makes our communities, citizens, and businesses less safe.". It was not immediately clear if the two people killed in the crash were both drivers or if more than two people were involved in the crash. north of Suwanee Creek in Gwinnett County on April 21, 2023. At the home, officers found 29-year . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. A trucking company based in Winter Haven is working to fill that need by delivering thousands of gallons of water to hospitals and shelters. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. K9 deputies and the sheriff's office aviation unit helped track them down. During a search of the residence, deputies found several firearms on a gun rack attached to a hallway wall. Latest news from Polk County, Georgia. Mary Anne Albert counts the days since her son, Kenneth Albert, died in a shooting in Cedartown. At Sun N' Fun last week Patty Wagstaff reflected on her career and gave some advice to the next generation of female aviators. Ryan Dover called State Representative Trey Kelley instead of 911 after the deadly accident. Rockmart City Police Departments K9 Gena has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Polk County officers witnessed the suspect allegedly toss two bags full of meth out of his window during a police chase. Lane had dreamed of becoming a Polk County sheriff since he was in grade school, according to a year book photo posted to social media by Scott Lake Elementary School. The GBI said 30-year-old Willie Lee Austin is in critical condition. just north of Suwanee Creek. The gear is supposed to protect them, but those uniforms may be doing the opposite, exposing them to chemicals that put them at higher risk for cancer. He says the boom in demand is not only a boost for the cruise industry but for employment, hospitality, tourism, and the overall economy. Port officials call Florida the cruise capital of the world. Apr 13, 2023 . The pursuit of a reckless driver in Polk County ends in an officer-involved shooting, police said. The Sheriff's Office says around 3:00 p.m. Saturday three vehicles were involved in a crash near 28th Avenue on Highway 65 . Lane and three other deputies had arrived around 3 a.m. at a residence to take Williams into custody on an outstanding felony warrant for failure to appear on a possession of methamphetamine charge. 16-year-old girl breaking track records in Lakeland Polk County / 1 week ago. "When juveniles are not held appropriately accountable by DJJ, the juveniles believe they can continue to do what they liketheir criminal conduct escalates in both number and severity. 2023 FOX Television Stations. A 21-year-old suspect believed to be involved in a Lakeland drive-by shooting that injured 11 people last week was shot and killed by a Lakeland police officer in Winter Haven on Monday, investigators say. Gale Warning. from SAT 2:00 PM EDT until SUN 2:00 PM EDT, Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM. So it's the first time we've ever had three ships. He was also charged with failure to appear in court and was reported as a missing runaway in August. A 13-year-old boy was killed Friday after he was hit by a truck while waiting for his school bus, Lake Wales police said. or redistributed. The three suspects were found hiding in a large plant in a resident's backyard. A crash happened along Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Deputies also arrested two other convicted felons who lived at the residence. 2023 FOX Television Stations, until MON 8:00 PM EDT, Pinellas County, Coastal Hillsborough County, Coastal Manatee County, Coastal Sarasota County, NTSB: Winter Haven mid-air plane collision occurred as student pilot was landing, per preliminary report, Suspect steals wheelchair from para athlete training in Polk County, Bodies of missing boaters recovered at Winter Haven lake, DeSantis visits Winter Haven, says Florida COVID policies benefitted state's economy, Second plane in deadly Winter Haven collision removed from Lake Hartridge, Polk County school bus attendant accused of striking child with belt 9 times, Winter Haven plane crash victims identified as loved ones pay tribute, Polk State College student, instructor among 4 killed in small plane crash over Winter Haven lake, Winter Haven man accused of having sex with 17-year-old, police say, Polk sheriff: Suspect believed to be involved in recent drive-by shooting shot, killed by officer, Police: Winter Haven man arrested after former roommate told officers about child porn on his computer, Polk County firefighter saves 1-year-old girl who was choking during Winter Haven Christmas Parade, Troopers searching for hit-and-run driver after Winter Haven woman killed on way to Christmas boat parade, FHP searching for driver that hit, killed Winter Haven woman, Test drive ends in fatal Polk County crash, Winter Haven woman brandishes handgun, threatens to kill driver accused of cutting her off, police say, Suspect with arrest warrant expected to survive after officer-involved shooting in Winter Haven, Two injured in officer-involved shooting in Winter Haven, police say, Winter Haven trucking company delivers clean water to Lee County hospitals, shelter after Hurricane Ian, Blue-green algae bloom found on Lake Henry in Winter Haven, health officials say, Larry 'Gator' Rivers, Harlem Globetrotter legend from Georgia, dies at 73, Korean War Medal of Honor recipient's remains ID'd 73 years after going missing, Polk school bus driver who didnt want to get in trouble at work accused of damaging surveillance system, Don Lemon terminated by CNN: I am stunned, New Port Richey dad dies while saving 6-year-old child from drowning, Elderly man with Alzheimer's found during search for robbery suspect in Tampa, Missing Arkansas teen found in Tampa more than two months after she was last seen, investigators say, Largo lawyer's disappearance and alleged murder: Timeline of events, Largo lawyer murder: Blood, firearms, $280,000 cash found in search of surgeon's vehicles, home, police say. 540,545 talking about this. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. An accused MS-13 gang member has been arrested in Holiday, Florida, and charged in what the sheriff described as a "demonic" murder of an Uber Eats delivery driver whose remains were found . Officials described them as "prolific juvenile offenders. He also attempted to set a box of disposable face masks on fire, but was confronted by an employee. Randy McClarity Sr., 57, was later arrested and charged with murder, malice murder, and three counts of aggravated assault in connection to the shooting. A 28-year-old man was arrested after meeting a teen at her fast-food job and began having sex with her during her breaks, according to Winter Haven police. Elliott says they handle around 35 million tons of cargo. So we're year-round now.". The crash prompted a large response from local first responders. The governor made comments against public health regulations on the three-year anniversary of the first confirmed cases of COVID in Florida. Lane had dreamed of becoming a Polk County sheriff since he was in grade school, according to a year book photo posted to social media by Scott Lake Elementary School. SkyTower Radar: Polk County. Cheryl Lynn Williams, 46, faces 13 felony charges after Polk County Deputy Sheriff Blane Lane was killed in the line of duty in Polk City, the Polk County Sheriffs Office said Wednesday. The Polk County Sheriffs Office is searching for the suspected driver and vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run that left one bicyclist dead. They say they're seeing a lot of pent-up demand from the pandemic. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, The chase ended with the driver crashing into the woods and catching on fire. (FOX13 Tampa WTVT). Ingram performed CPR for over 30 minutes until first responders flew the child to a hospital. from SAT 2:00 PM EDT until SUN 8:00 PM EDT, Pinellas County, Coastal Hillsborough County, Coastal Manatee . Polk County deputies arrested a school bus driver on one count of felony criminal mischief after they say he . (FOX 5). Deputies searched the suspects and found three stolen handguns, ammunition, credit and debit cards, identifications and other stolen items. 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"We've got a need to build more cruise terminals," Rubin shared. A brief tornado could also be possible. One round struck Lane, who was posted outside at the front of the trailer, in his left arm. Police say they caught the suspect breaking into another home on the same street shortly afterward. A Winter Haven family got the chance to thank a quick-thinking off-duty firefighter for saving their one-year-old daughter's life. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. And it's a good problem to have at the moment. Market data provided by Factset. Winter Haven man accused of having sex with 17-year-old, police say. The Utah County Sheriff's Office said the man was hit around 5:10 p.m. on Chimney Rock Pass Road. The 61-year-old actor created The Michael J. When Williams pointed what investigators described as a "very realistic-looking BB gun" at deputies, two of the deputies opened fire, officials said. The number of eligible households far outnumbers the number of available housing vouchers, according to a new Zillow survey. Two people in Florida were arrested after one of them made a 911 call to get help with moving their belongings from a home they were burglarizing, authorities said. Williams will be booked into the Polk County Jail when she is released from the hospital. The brothers face several charges including armed burglary of vehicles, grand theft of firearms, resisting law enforcement, and trespassing. Man at the center of a deadly hit-and-run case appears in court. "We need the community's help. Investigators say the charges stem from an incident on Monday when Polk County police responded to a 911 call about a shooting on the 1000 block of Hutto Road. Port officials say Port Tampa Bay is one of the fast-growing ports in the state, READ: Port Tampa Bay bounces back after pandemic. Unfortunately, the coupe also made the split-second decision to try to avoid the crash by swerving into the emergency lane. The coupe ended up spinning to the side of the roadway. HAINES CITY, Fla. - The suspect in a deadly DUI crash, who was in the country illegally, suffered a delayed death after being arrested, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.