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Polk County, Va. police catch online child sex predator

Winter Haven, Florida -- The Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested a Winter Haven man for performing a sex act for an undercover detective he thought was a 13-year old girl on a web cam.

Undercover detectives in Fairfax, Virginia say 50-year-old Robert Wojda, of 35th St. NW, was chatting with who he thought was a 13-year-old girl online. During the chats, he talked about having sex with the young girl and performed the sex act on web cam.

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County prohibits feral feline feeding, shelter

BARTOW, Florida (AP) - Polk County officials are telling a feral cat organization to stop feeding and sheltering cat colony at a local park.

The Ledger reports that members of the Feral Fanciers group have installed a series of shelters for cats at Saddle Creek Park after trapping, neutering and returning the animals to the park. The group also feeds the cats.

Police looking for woman on drug charges

Winter Haven, Florida -- Winter Haven Police are looking for a woman who tried to sell marijuana near a church.

According to officers, on Sunday, Nov. 20, around 2:35 a.m., they responded to Vanessa Carr's home, at 2071 9th Lane, NE, about a burglary in progress reported by an unknown caller. 

Officers found a large bag of marijuana lying in the road and a K9 track led them to Carr's home. Officers found a window open at the home where more large bags of marijuana were found.  Police are unable to locate Carr.

PCSB reorganization meeting announced

PCSB reorganization meeting announced

Bartow, FL -- The Polk County School Board will meet in a special meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 22 in the School Board Auditorium at the district administrative office, 1915 South Floral Ave., Bartow, FL, 33830. 

The purpose of the meeting is reorganization of the school board and to conduct school board business.

The meeting will begin at 9 a.m.

Work session and board meeting agendas are available by clicking here.

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Polk County Public Schools upcoming meeting schedule announced

Polk County Public Schools upcoming meeting schedule announced

November 28 Special Budget Workshop

The Polk County School Board will conduct a Special Budget Workshop on Monday, Nov. 28 at Winter Haven High School, Media Center Small Conference Room, 600 6th Street SE, Winter Haven. The work session will begin at 9 a.m.

The purpose is to hear a presentation by Dr. Jim Hamilton to the School Board on how the state’s education budget is constructed, how school districts receive and manage funding, and what the outlook is so far in terms of the state education budget.

Haines City initiative leads to 38 arrests

Haines City initiative leads to 38 arrests

Haines City, FL -- In response to tips from residents in Haines City about gang and drug activity, on Wednesday, Nov. 16, Haines City Police officers, deputies and detectives from the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force, and the PCSO Gang Unit, arrested 38 people for a variety of crimes.  During the initiative, detectives identified five documented gang members, and drugs and weapons were recovered.

Enjoy St. Olaf 100th Anniversary Holiday special at theater near you

In celebration of the holiday season, one of America’s longest running musical celebrations is coming to theaters nationwide for the live simulcast of Rejoice, Give Thanks, and Sing – 100th St. Olaf Christmas Festival Live on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 3:30 p.m.