Public Safety Appreciation Night

Recently, the Kissimmee Elks Lodge members recognized local law enforcement and firefighters during its annual Public Safety Appreciation Night. Held on September 15, representatives from the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, Osceola County Fire Rescue and Corrections Departments, Kissimmee Fire Rescue and Police and St. Cloud Fire Rescue and Police were honored and received awards. [...]

Sheriff Judd To Warn Parents of Sexual Predators During Visit To Rochelle School of the Arts

“As Sheriff of Polk County, I am committed to protecting the safety and innocence of our most precious resource – our children,” said Sheriff Grady Judd as he prepared to visit Rochelle School of the Arts Open House, Tuesday, September 25, 2007.
Sheriff Judd will be visiting with parents at the 6:30 pm [...]

Osceola County Courthouse Has New Hours

Osceola County, Florida – Due to an increase in the number of visitors to the Osceola County Courthouse, the doors will be open to the public Monday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. effective immediately. Previously the doors did not open until 8:00 a.m.

Bobcat Found in Lakeland Tested Positive for Rabies

On Wednesday, September 19, 2007, Polk County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Officers responded to the 6400 block of Longwood Trace Way, Lakeland, in reference to an aggressive Bobcat.
The animal was captured and sent to the State Laboratory for rabies testing and was confirmed positive today, Thursday, September 20, 2007.
This is the third case of an [...]

Fourth Defendant Arrested on Murder Indictment of Haines City Officer Christopher Horner

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, Assistant U.S. Attorney James Muench, Haines City Police Chief Morris West, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Federal Bureau of Investigations announced today that a fourth man has been indicted for the murder of Haines City Police Officer Christopher Horner.
“There is a saying that goes, ‘justice delayed is justice [...]

DUI Heightened Patrol Set for September 21

Osceola County * The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a DUI heightened patrol Friday, September 21 as part of the Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest campaign. The patrol will be from 7:00 pm. to 3:00 a.m. covering all areas of the county.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office encourages everyone to act [...]

Deputy Kelley Recognized by Knights of Columbus as Officer of the Year

Osceola County * The Knights of Columbus Council 6624 have named Deputy Ron Kelley as Officer of the Year. Joined by Sheriff Hansell, sheriff’s deputies and his family, Kelley was recognized at a dinner awards reception last night. A 20-year veteran of the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Kelley was instrumental in creating [...]

Osceola County Fire Station in Celebration Hosts Local Rotary Pancake Breakfast

Osceola County, Florida – Osceola County Fire Station #72 in Celebration will hold an open house on Saturday, September 22, 2007 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. In conjunction with the open house, Celebration Rotary will hold their annual pancake breakfast at the fire station.
The open house will include Osceola County Fire Rescue’s [...]

PCSO to Recognize Operation Bright Eyes Hero

At 7:00 pm, on Thursday, September 20, 2007, at the Haines City Commission meeting, 502 Hinson Avenue, Haines City, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office will recognize Bright House Networks, “Operation Bright Eyes,” employee Steve Lovette for his life-saving efforts.
Lovette was traveling to work on June 26, 2007, when he saw smoke billowing from [...]

Sheriff’s Office Launches Community Volunteer Patrol

Osceola County * Tonight, Sheriff Bob Hansell will officially launch the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office first Community Volunteering Patrol by swearing in approximately 10 citizens into the program. The Swearing in Ceremony will take place tonight at 7 p.m. at Celebration Town Hall, 851 Celebration Avenue in Celebration during their annual meeting. The media [...]