Chance encounter with local firefighter at SeaWorld saves newborn's life from rare genetic disorder
He was later diagnosed with Alagille syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that can cause liver damage and much more.
Crash between motorcycle and Ford Focus leaves 1 dead in Winter Haven
A 27-year-old Dade City man has died after ramming into a Ford Focus while riding a motorcycle in Winter Haven, the Polk ...
Vehicle vs motorcycle crash leaves one dead in Winter Haven
A 27-year-old Dade City man has died after hitting a Ford Focus while riding a motorcycle in Winter Haven on Sunday, the Polk ...
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Deaths by suicide decrease in Iowa; syphilis cases continue to rise
The number of deaths by suicide in Iowa decreased in 2023 for the first time, significantly, in almost 10 years, according to ...
Former Oregon prison guard accused of murder arrested at state penitentiary where he planned to ‘harm others,’ authorities say
In 2016, a Department of Public Safety Standards and Training committee decided not to revoke his corrections officer ...
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PCSO Deputy Yasmin Barrera graduates from DPSST
On Oct. 25, Deputy Yasmin Barrera graduated from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) with her ...
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Polk County Deputy Fatally Shoots Man Attacking Wife with Hammer in Eagle Lake Domestic Dispute
Polk County deputy fatally shot Charles Edwards after he attacked his wife and charged at the deputy with a hammer.
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Humane Society of Missouri Rescues 27 Neglected Dogs in Polk County, Aims for Rehabilitation
The Humane Society of Missouri rescued 27 neglected dogs in Polk County, with severe malnourishment and injuries, in ...