Source: The Ledger
Category: Public Safety
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Pedestrian Killed in New Tampa Highway Accident
A 48-year-old Lakeland woman died after she was hit by a semi-trailer at New Tampa Highway and Airport Road just before midnight Thursday, the Lakeland Police Department reported.
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Imperial Lakes Family Focused on Forgiving Driver Who Crashed Into Their Living Room
Source: Bay News 9
Posted inPublic Safety
Teacher’s Aide in Child Sex Case Found Dead; Suicide Suspected
The body of a teacher’s aide who recently pleaded guilty to child sex charges was found in a condo this morning with a single gunshot wound; officials say they suspect suicide.
Posted inPublic Safety, Schools
High-Energy Driving Video Wins $100K for Kathleen High
Click on the headline to view the report. Also: Ledger article | View all winning videos
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Lakeland Unveils Sculpture Honoring Firefighters
The Lakeland Fire Department unveils a $90,000 commemorative sculpture honoring firefighters at the downtown station. Firefighters donated $70,000 through payroll deductions, and community organizations contributed the rest. | View Ledger story
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Mobile Home Residents Get Smoke Alarms from Firefighters
Source: News Channel 8
Posted inCrime / Justice, Public Safety
Lakeland Shootings: 15 So Far This Year vs. 33 a Year Ago
Source: Lakeland Local
Posted inPublic Safety
Bicyclist Crossing Sikes Boulevard Dies After Car Hits Him
A bicyclist crossing Sikes Boulevard into traffic was hit by a car and died at the scene Friday night, Lakeland police said. The bike rider was identified as Byron P. Haas, 39, of 1212 Hartsell Avenue.
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Pedestrian, 78, Dies After Car Hits Her on Carter Road
A 78-year-old Lakeland woman walking along Carter Road was hit by a car and died as she crossed the road near the entrance to Eaglebrooke, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office reported today. Anne McMillian of 7020 S. Carter Road was taken to Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, where she succumbed to her injuries Tuesday night, a sheriff’s spokeswoman said.