16 during Operation Guardians of Innocence VII

“Vilest Crimes” 16 Arrested Over 2,700 Charges In Florida Child Porn Operation

More than 16 were arrested in an operation, called “Operation Guardians of Innocence VII,” which was carried out by undercover detectives from PCSO’s Computer Crimes Unit and resulted in the arrests of 16 people. On Friday, September 24, 2021, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office concluded…

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Ian Hancock

Sarasota Man Held On $18,722,000 Bond After 50 Counts Of Child Sexual Abuse Material

SARASOTA, FL. – The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Sarasota man on 50 counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material. Detectives received a tip in July from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) after four videos depicting child pornography were…

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Joseph Lunsford was born and raised in Lake Wales Police

Local Special Olympics Florida Athlete Earns Spot On Florida Bocce Team And Heads To 2022 Special Olympics USA Games

By: Lake Wales Police Department Joseph Lunsford was born and raised in Lake Wales.  He is a wonderful young man and known by many of our officers.  Joseph is always there to help the Lake Wales Police Department in any way he can to raise…

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Rivera Tampa Homicide

Public Tips Needed To Help Solve The Homicide Of 21-Year-Old Nadji Patrick Rivera

TAMPA, FL. – On August 28, 2021, at 9:21 p.m., officers responded to the 8400 block of Del Rey Court in Tampa and discovered a Hispanic male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.…

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The City of Clearwater

Clearwater Offers 50 Percent Parking Discount for City Residents

CLEARWATER, FL. – Effective Oct. 1, qualified residents of incorporated Clearwater city limits may be eligible to receive 50 percent off parking anywhere in Clearwater through ParkMobile, in addition to a waived transaction fee of $0.35. In order to enjoy the discount program, residents will…

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Hernando County BOCC

Hernando BOCC Approves $623.1 Million Budget And Lowers Taxes

HERNANDO COUNTY, FL. – At the Tuesday, September 28 final budget hearing, the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 final budget totaling $623,106,376. Commissioners voted to lower the existing 7.6412 general fund millage rate to 7.4412 and increase…

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Clearwater Stabbing

Clearwater Police Detectives Investigate Ater Woman Stabs 36-Year-Old Man

CLEARWATER, FL. – Clearwater Police detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify a stabbing suspect. The crime occurred at 12:37 a.m. in a parking lot in the 1600 block of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. That’s when a 36-year-old man was stabbed during a fight in…

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