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Florida pre-med student accused of fatally stabbing mother 70 times

A pre-med student of the University of Florida (UF) is now in the Polk County Jail, accused of fatally stabbing his mother 70 times.

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University of Florida student fatally stabs own mother, sheriff says

The victim, 46-year-old Elvia Espinoza, was a second grade teacher at Ben Hill Griffin Elementary School in Frostproof, deputies said.

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Man visiting family Florida from out-of-state killed in hit-and-run crash: deputies

A man visiting family in Florida was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Lakeland Sunday night, officials said.

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3-year-old among 2 killed in Lakeland shooting: Police

A 3-year-old died at the scene of a shooting in Lakeland on Monday night, according to police.

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Florida's 9th case of measles confirmed in Polk County: Health officials

The measles outbreak has made its way to Central Florida. Over the weekend, the Florida Department of Health confirmed a ninth case out of Polk County. 

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Live roaches force Central Florida restaurant to temporarily close: inspection report

The presence of roaches at a Central Florida restaurant last week forced the eatery to temporarily close, according to a recent inspection report.

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Florida man accused of exposing himself at Polk County Sky Zone: 'Those pants were slapped to his ankles'

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said a suspect's lack of boxers landed him in jail.

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Burglary suspects, including teen, arrested for grand theft auto in Polk County: 'Oh, my God! Not Grady Judd!'

A burglary suspect who was recently arrested driving a stolen vehicle told deputies he wouldn’t be in jail long until he realized he had been arrested in Polk County. 

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Florida pest, lawn worker exposes self to 2 customers while on the job, claims zipper was broken: deputies

A Florida pest and lawn service worker is facing charges after he allegedly exposed himself to customers while on the job and investigators are seeking other potential victims, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO).

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Close call for Florida deputies as accused burglar crashes into nearby parked car

Wild surveillance video shows a car flying past a deputy at 80 miles an hour in a residential Polk County neighborhood, before crashing head-on into a parked car. No one was inside the parked car at the time.

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