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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · Polk County
Winter Haven Man Arrested Driving 100 mph With Revoked License, 13 Suspensions
A Winter Haven man with 13 license suspensions was arrested after driving 100 mph in a 60 mph zone with a revoked license. Joseph Olivera, 49, faces felony DUI and habitual traffic offender charges.
Winter Haven Man Arrested for Using Fake Emergency Lights to Force Other Drivers Over
A 20-year-old Winter Haven man admitted to using fake emergency lights to intimidate other drivers into moving out of his way. He was arrested and charged with impersonation of a law enforcement officer.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Winter Haven Man Arrested for DUI, Driving 100 mph on Revoked License
A Winter Haven man with 13 active license suspensions was arrested for driving 100 mph on a revoked license and refusing a breath test.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Winter Haven Man Arrested for Using Fake Police Lights to Pull Over Drivers
A Winter Haven man admitted to using fake police lights to force drivers off the road during disputes. He now faces a felony charge of impersonating a law enforcement officer.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Winter Haven Man Arrested for DUI, Driving 100 mph on Revoked License
A Winter Haven man with 13 active license suspensions was arrested for driving 100 mph on a revoked license while impaired on U.S. Highway 27 near Lake Wales.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Winter Haven Man Charged With Felony DUI After Clocked Driving 100 mph on Revoked License
A Winter Haven man faces felony DUI charges after deputies clocked him driving 100 mph on a revoked license, his 13th active suspension.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Winter Haven Man Arrested for DUI, Speeding 100 mph on Revoked License
A Winter Haven man faces felony charges after a deputy clocked him driving 100 mph on a revoked license. Joseph Olivera, 49, had 13 active suspensions and showed signs of impairment during the June 11 traffic stop.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Winter Haven Man Arrested for Using Fake Emergency Lights to Force Other Drivers Off Road
A Winter Haven man used fake emergency lights on his truck to force other drivers out of his way. He faces felony charges.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Polk County Sheriff's Office Replaces Bankrupt Jail Medical Provider
The Polk County Sheriff's Office replaced bankrupt medical provider YesCare with CFG Health Systems at the county jail, retaining all existing healthcare staff.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
City Manager Names Adam Lunn Interim Director of Lakeland Linder International Airport
City Manager Shawn Sherrouse appointed Adam Lunn interim director of Lakeland Linder International Airport, with the potential for permanent placement.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
City Manager Names Adam Lunn Interim Director of Lakeland Linder International Airport
City Manager Shawn Sherrouse appointed Adam Lunn as interim director of Lakeland Linder International Airport on June 14, with city leadership evaluating him for permanent appointment.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026