Former inmate claims in lawsuit that Polk County jail staff ignored his gunshot wound
Jason L. Pickles alleges that he did not receive care for a gunshot wound at the South County Jail. The sheriff's office ...
7 cities in Polk County will hold elections April 1. Here's who's running for each seat
Dundee, Davenport, Haines City, Lake Alfred, Lake Hamilton, Lake Wales and Mulberry will hold elections. Here are the candidates for each seat.
Man’s gunshot wound ignored at Florida jail until he was on ‘brink of death,’ suit says
When individuals are incarcerated, we as a society expect prison custodians will provide adequate medical needs.” ...
Man nearly died when Polk jail officials ignored gunshot wound, lawsuit says
A federal complaint accuses several deputies of “deliberate indifference” and violations of the man’s constitutional rights.
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A teen is found not guilty in mom's death. In 2023, he was also accused of killing his dad.
A central Florida teen has been acquitted on kidnapping ... charge in connection to the death of his mother, the Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller confirmed to USA TODAY Friday ...
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Teen Court Offers Fresh Start For Juvenile Offenders
In Florida, juveniles facing misdemeanor or non-violent crimes, such as drug offenses, may have the opportunity to go through Teen Court. This program allows offenders to have their records wiped ...
Polk County man wanted on six warrants identified as suspect in officer-involved shooting
Brady McCarron, spokesperson for the U.S. Marshals Service, confirmed Thursday morning Myles Strickland, 35, of Polk County, ...
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Former inmate claims in lawsuit that Polk County jail staff ignored his gunshot wound
Pickles, an inmate at Blackwater River Corrections Facility, is suing Polk County Sheriff ... suit last year in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, claiming violations of ...