18-year-old arrested after 2 teens shot during Davenport drug deal, deputies say
Read full article: 18-year-old arrested after 2 teens shot during Davenport drug deal, deputies sayThe suspect faces three counts of attempted second-degree murder and charges for discharging a firearm in a residential area.
Florida man arrested in DUI crash that killed 18-year-old, injured 5 others in Osceola County
Read full article: Florida man arrested in DUI crash that killed 18-year-old, injured 5 others in Osceola CountyThe FHP says an 18-year-old Georgia woman was killed and five others were injured when their SUV was struck by another vehicle in a DUI crash in Osceola County.
5 arrested in armed invasion of Airbnb home in Osceola County
Read full article: 5 arrested in armed invasion of Airbnb home in Osceola CountyThe sheriff’s office in Osceola County says it has arrested five people in connection with an armed home invasion at an Airbnb earlier this month that ended in a shootout between the suspects and the guests.
These 9 Central Florida restaurants were slapped with health code violations
Read full article: These 9 Central Florida restaurants were slapped with health code violationsAnother nine eateries were forced to shut their doors over issues like cockroaches, droppings, and storage violations, state records show.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with pickup on Old Lake Wilson Road in Osceola County
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in crash with pickup on Old Lake Wilson Road in Osceola CountyFlorida troopers say a 37-year-old man was killed when his motorcycle was involved in a two-vehicle crash in Osceola County.
Debt collection calls surge 150%. Know your rights before you answer
Read full article: Debt collection calls surge 150%. Know your rights before you answerDebt collection calls are reaching new highs across the U.S. in 2025, with a significant number of those calls flagged as abusive or threatening.
Englishman on vacation accused of attempted murder in Davenport, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Englishman on vacation accused of attempted murder in Davenport, sheriff’s office saysA 62-year-old man from the United Kingdom is facing charges of attempted second-degree murder and battery after he allegedly tried to drown his daughter-in-law at a Davenport vacation rental home, a news release stated.
Man preps bath in stranger’s home after fight with wife, Polk County sheriff says
Read full article: Man preps bath in stranger’s home after fight with wife, Polk County sheriff saysA Florida man was taken into custody after he was found getting ready for a bath in a stranger’s home, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Polk County hosting hurricane preparedness expo in Davenport
Read full article: Polk County hosting hurricane preparedness expo in DavenportPolk County emergency management officials kick off their hurricane preparedness expo Tuesday in the Davenport area to better equip their folks for what may lie ahead.
Florida man shoots, kills stepson in argument over brother’s Fortnite punishment, police say
Read full article: Florida man shoots, kills stepson in argument over brother’s Fortnite punishment, police sayPolice say a 43-year-old man shot and killed his adult stepson in Davenport after the stepson’s 9-year-old brother grabbed a gun following an argument over a video game.
‘A lot of people are not moving over:’ Law enforcement hands out more than 17K ‘Move-Over’ tickets
Read full article: ‘A lot of people are not moving over:’ Law enforcement hands out more than 17K ‘Move-Over’ ticketsIt was a little good news, in the epidemic of Florida hit-and-run crashes: The Florida Highway Patrol made an arrest of a 49-year-old driver from Davenport after two case-cracking anonymous tips.
Motorcyclist dies after being rear-ended in Lake County, troopers say
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after being rear-ended in Lake County, troopers sayA 39-year-old Davenport woman riding a motorcycle in Lake County died after being rear-ended by a sedan on U.S. 27, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
4-year-old dies after accidentally shooting self in Davenport; police not seeking charges against parents
Read full article: 4-year-old dies after accidentally shooting self in Davenport; police not seeking charges against parentsA 4-year-old boy who accidentally shot himself with a handgun that he found in the family vehicle has died, according to Davenport police.
Woman struck, killed along I-4 in Hillsborough County was looking for lost cellphone, FHP says
Read full article: Woman struck, killed along I-4 in Hillsborough County was looking for lost cellphone, FHP saysA 23-year-old Davenport woman was struck and killed by a car after looking for her cellphone along the shoulder of Interstate 4 near Plant City, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 season
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 seasonFrom markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
Duke Energy preps for over 1 MILLION power outages in Florida from Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Duke Energy preps for over 1 MILLION power outages in Florida from Hurricane MiltonAhead of Milton’s landfall in the state, Duke Energy stated that it is already preparing around 10,000 responders — many from out of state — to help with recovery efforts.
Man arrested after dead and malnourished dogs found at 2 Central Florida properties
Read full article: Man arrested after dead and malnourished dogs found at 2 Central Florida propertiesA 50-year old man faces multiple animal cruelty charges after dead and malnourished dogs were discovered at two different properties, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
‘For the thrill:’ Polk County deputy resigns after exposing self at apartment complex
Read full article: ‘For the thrill:’ Polk County deputy resigns after exposing self at apartment complexA Polk County deputy resigned after he was accused of exposing himself at a Davenport apartment complex, according to a news release.
Young Central Florida fencers working on Olympic dreams
Read full article: Young Central Florida fencers working on Olympic dreamsThe sport of fencing isn't exactly an activity that kids pick up everyday. However, two young athletes in Central Florida love it and are so good at it that they're living their Olympic dreams.
Woman killed, children among 3 injured in crash near Davenport, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Woman killed, children among 3 injured in crash near Davenport, sheriff’s office saysA Jacksonville woman was killed and her two children were among three others hurt in a single-vehicle crash near Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Lake County Safe Haven baby celebrates high school graduation
Read full article: Lake County Safe Haven baby celebrates high school graduationAlmost 18 years after she was dropped off at a Lake County Fire Rescues station as part of the Safe Haven program, a Davenport teen celebrates a big moment in her life with a special support system.
Florida gas prices drop to lowest since mid-February. But decline may soon stop
Read full article: Florida gas prices drop to lowest since mid-February. But decline may soon stopFlorida gas prices have declined over the past three weeks, but the reduced rate is predicted to stall in coming weeks, according to the American Automobile Association Auto Club Group.
Orlando man accused of crashing into police cruiser while driving drunk in Polk County
Read full article: Orlando man accused of crashing into police cruiser while driving drunk in Polk CountyAn Orlando man was arrested Tuesday morning by Davenport Police following a dangerous collision and charged with three counts of serious traffic violations, according to the Davenport Police Department.
Man arrested in ‘horrific’ stabbing of cousin, Davenport police say
Read full article: Man arrested in ‘horrific’ stabbing of cousin, Davenport police sayA man accused of stabbing his cousin in what was described as a “horrific attack” in Davenport has been arrested, according to the police department.
‘Horrific attack:’ Davenport police search for man accused of stabbing cousin over 15 times
Read full article: ‘Horrific attack:’ Davenport police search for man accused of stabbing cousin over 15 timesThe Davenport Police Department is asking the public to help it locate a man accused of attempting to murder his cousin on Thursday.
A young nurse suffered cardiac arrest while training on the condition. Fellow nurses saved her life
Read full article: A young nurse suffered cardiac arrest while training on the condition. Fellow nurses saved her lifeA 23-year-old woman who recently started her first nursing job at a New Hampshire hospital was attending a training session on cardiac arrest when she, herself, suffered the medical emergency.
Trump says he would ‘drill, drill, drill’ and close borders if he returns to the White House
Read full article: Trump says he would ‘drill, drill, drill’ and close borders if he returns to the White HouseFormer President Donald Trump is declining to rule out abusing power if he again wins the presidency.
WILD VIDEO: Couple accused in car burglaries crashes while fleeing Florida deputies
Read full article: WILD VIDEO: Couple accused in car burglaries crashes while fleeing Florida deputiesA man and woman accused in multiple car burglaries tried to flee deputies in a Polk County neighborhood, crashing into a parked car before being taken into custody, according to sheriff’s officials.
Man accuses Polk deputy of making false child-porn arrest after asking to call lawyer
Read full article: Man accuses Polk deputy of making false child-porn arrest after asking to call lawyerThe lawsuit claims that during a 2020 child pornography investigation, a Polk County man was falsely arrested after asking to speak to a lawyer.
Arrest made in road rage shooting on I-4 ramp that killed Altamonte Springs man
Read full article: Arrest made in road rage shooting on I-4 ramp that killed Altamonte Springs manAn arrest has been made in a deadly road rage shooting on an I-4 off-ramp that killed an Altamonte Springs man, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Altamonte Springs man shot in road-rage incident on I-4 ramp dies, reward offered
Read full article: Altamonte Springs man shot in road-rage incident on I-4 ramp dies, reward offeredThe 58-year-old Altamonte Springs man who was shot in a road rage incident in Davenport died on Tuesday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Man shot to death, woman injured during 1-year-old’s birthday party at Florida Airbnb, deputies say
Read full article: Man shot to death, woman injured during 1-year-old’s birthday party at Florida Airbnb, deputies sayA man was killed and a woman was injured in a shooting at an Airbnb rental in Polk County, according to sheriff’s officials.
Man accused of traveling for sex with teen girls in Osceola County, sheriff says
Read full article: Man accused of traveling for sex with teen girls in Osceola County, sheriff saysA 24-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in Osceola County, accused of traveling from Davenport to a resort in Four Corners to have sex with two minors who he had been talking with on social media, according to the sheriff’s office.
Iowa city hires outside firms to investigate partial building collapse
Read full article: Iowa city hires outside firms to investigate partial building collapseTwo firms have been tasked with investigating the partial collapse of a six-story apartment building in Davenport, Iowa, that left three dead, many injured and dozens displaced.
Missing man's body recovered at Iowa apartment collapse site; two others still missing
Read full article: Missing man's body recovered at Iowa apartment collapse site; two others still missingRecovery efforts are continuing at the site of a partially collapsed building in Davenport, Iowa, where one man was found dead and two others remain missing.
'Do I have regrets? ... Hell yeah,' says Davenport mayor after partial collapse of Iowa building
Read full article: 'Do I have regrets? ... Hell yeah,' says Davenport mayor after partial collapse of Iowa buildingA structural engineer report issued just days before an Iowa apartment building partially collapsed indicated a wall of the century-old structure was in imminent risk of crumbling.
No fatalities reported in Iowa as officials plan to demolish partially collapsed building
Read full article: No fatalities reported in Iowa as officials plan to demolish partially collapsed buildingOfficials in Iowa are making plans to demolish a six-story apartment building a day after it partially collapsed, injuring at least one person and displacing countless residents and businesses.
‘Random, evil act:’ Man repeatedly stabbed Florida convenience store clerk, police say
Read full article: ‘Random, evil act:’ Man repeatedly stabbed Florida convenience store clerk, police sayA 29-year-old man was arrested after he repeatedly stabbed a clerk at a convenience store on Monday, according to the Davenport Police Department.
Walmart to cut 400 jobs at distribution center in Davenport
Read full article: Walmart to cut 400 jobs at distribution center in DavenportWalmart has announced that 400 employees at its distribution center in Polk County will be affected in a “reduction in force,” according to a letter from the company to Florida officials.
GOP operative who advised Youngkin moves to pro-DeSantis PAC
Read full article: GOP operative who advised Youngkin moves to pro-DeSantis PACA top Republican operative who worked as an adviser on Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s winning campaign has signed on to work for a super PAC urging Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president.
1 killed, 2 injured in shooting during Florida house party, deputies say
Read full article: 1 killed, 2 injured in shooting during Florida house party, deputies sayA 19-year-old was killed and two others were injured in a shooting during a party at a vacation rental home in Polk County, according to sheriff's officials.
15-year-old girl critically injured when struck by box truck in Polk County, deputies say
Read full article: 15-year-old girl critically injured when struck by box truck in Polk County, deputies sayA 15-year-old girl is in critical condition after being struck by a box truck in a marked crosswalk in Polk County, according to the sheriff's office.
Davenport Denny’s manager accused of sex battery on a child arrested
Read full article: Davenport Denny’s manager accused of sex battery on a child arrestedA Davenport man was arrested from a Denny's restaurant Tuesday on accusations of sexual battery against a child, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Driver dies after hitting stopped car ahead, sparking 4-car collision in Orange County
Read full article: Driver dies after hitting stopped car ahead, sparking 4-car collision in Orange CountyTroopers are investigating a crash in Orange County after a driver sped into a car stopped directly ahead of him, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Davenport woman strikes 2 Polk County deputies with vehicle, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Davenport woman strikes 2 Polk County deputies with vehicle, sheriff’s office saysA 27-year-old Davenport woman was arrested after she struck two deputies with her vehicle, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
🏚️ This free Central Florida haunted house promotes fellowship with little fear
Read full article: 🏚️ This free Central Florida haunted house promotes fellowship with little fearSpending thousands of dollars on animatronics, speakers to bring in the spooky sounds, smoke and light machines. Every year collecting more items to grow the attraction. There are seven lairs in the haunted house including the Devil’s Den, Demented Manor, Garden of Souls and Strawmen Forest.
Massage therapist accused of sexual battery at Orange County spa, deputies say
Read full article: Massage therapist accused of sexual battery at Orange County spa, deputies sayA Davenport man working as a massage therapist at The Spa Orlando was accused of sexual battery on multiple clients, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Polk County deputy shot in chest saved by bulletproof vest; man arrested, officials say
Read full article: Polk County deputy shot in chest saved by bulletproof vest; man arrested, officials sayA man was arrested after shooting a Polk County deputy in the chest in Davenport, according to the sheriff's office.
Orlando man arrested nearly a month after deadly shooting in Davenport, deputies say
Read full article: Orlando man arrested nearly a month after deadly shooting in Davenport, deputies sayA man was arrested on Aug. 18 about a month after a Georgia man was found dead in Davenport, according to the Osceola Sheriff’s Office.
Dad of injured Utah Little Leaguer hopeful of full recovery
Read full article: Dad of injured Utah Little Leaguer hopeful of full recoveryThe father of a Little League World Series player from Utah who seriously injured his head when he fell out of his top bunk in the dorms says there is a chance his son can make a full recovery.
‘Trying to make sense of it all:’ Mother seeks answers after son found dead in Davenport
Read full article: ‘Trying to make sense of it all:’ Mother seeks answers after son found dead in DavenportA mother is seeking answers a week after she says her son was carjacked and gunned down while on vacation.
Man speeds from deputies at over 100 mph after fatal Polk County crash, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Man speeds from deputies at over 100 mph after fatal Polk County crash, sheriff’s office saysA man who left a fatal crash in Polk County sped away from deputies at over 100 mph before they where able to arrest him at his home, according to the sheriff’s office.
2-year-old starved to death, parents arrested, Polk sheriff says
Read full article: 2-year-old starved to death, parents arrested, Polk sheriff saysTwo Davenport parents were arrested Wednesday after their 2-year-old daughter was starved to death, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said in a news conference Thursday.
High court rules for state in case of man shackled at trial
Read full article: High court rules for state in case of man shackled at trialThe Supreme Court says that a federal appeals court was wrong to order Michigan to retry or release a convicted murderer because his rights were violated when he was shackled at trial.
Polk County detectives seek IDs of 3 men recorded carrying homicide victim
Read full article: Polk County detectives seek IDs of 3 men recorded carrying homicide victimA St. Petersburg man was shot and killed Wednesday in Davenport, and Polk County homicide detectives are asking the public for help to identify three men recorded on surveillance video carrying the victim’s body out of a house, according to sheriff’s office officials.
Florida woman struggles to get dead husband’s tax form from DEO
Read full article: Florida woman struggles to get dead husband’s tax form from DEOWhen Kathleen Masters’ husband Ron died from complications linked to COVID-19, she never imagined the state’s unemployment security system would block the release of his 1099-G tax form.
Silver Alert issued for missing Davenport man, 72, Polk deputies say
Read full article: Silver Alert issued for missing Davenport man, 72, Polk deputies sayA Florida Silver Alert was issued Thursday for a missing Davenport man who may intend to drive to another state, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Man facing attempted murder charge in stabbing at Davenport apartment complex
Read full article: Man facing attempted murder charge in stabbing at Davenport apartment complexBrayan Zambrano Solorzano, 28, is facing an attempted murder charge in a stabbing incident at a Davenport apartment complex, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
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Prosecutor says trial in Iowa student's death won't be easy
Read full article: Prosecutor says trial in Iowa student's death won't be easyA prosecutor is warning prospective jurors that the trial of a Mexican national charged in the 2018 fatal stabbing of a University of Iowa student will include graphic evidence that will be emotionally difficult to see and hear.
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