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Mental evaluation ordered for Hardee County man tied to Lyft driver death

Mental evaluation ordered for Hardee County man tied to Lyft driver death

A judge has ordered a mental evaluation at the request of the attorney for a man who was arrested in North Carolina while driving the car of a dead Lyft driver from South Florida and who is also charged with murder in a separate case in Hardee County.

February 23
Hardee County man who drove car of dead Lyft driver indicted in separate murder case, police say

Hardee County man who drove car of dead Lyft driver indicted in separate murder case, police say

A Hardee County who police say was driving the car of a dead South Florida Lyft driver was charged with murder and other counts Tuesday in a separate case.

February 22
HCSO: 1 dead, 1 child injured in Hardee County house fire

HCSO: 1 dead, 1 child injured in Hardee County house fire

A fatal house fire is under investigation in Bowling Green. 

February 12
Florida murder suspect arrested in missing Lyft driver's car after North Carolina police chase

Florida murder suspect arrested in missing Lyft driver's car after North Carolina police chase

The search is on for a Gary Levin, 74, after a man who was wanted in connection with a murder was arrested in his car. Levin's family has been unable to reach him for a week.

February 6
Florida issuing relief funds for residents in hard-hit counties to help pay insurance deductibles

Florida issuing relief funds for residents in hard-hit counties to help pay insurance deductibles

Millions of dollars will be allocated from the state to housing partners in six counties, including DeSoto, Hardee, and Sarasota, to help residents pay their home insurance deductibles.

October 24, 2022
Volunteer organization helps Polk, Hardee residents whose homes were damaged during Hurricane Ian

Volunteer organization helps Polk, Hardee residents whose homes were damaged during Hurricane Ian

A national volunteer organization is coming to the rescue for families in Fort Meade whose homes have been damaged by Hurricane Ian.

October 20, 2022
Man charged for killing witness planning on testifying against him in attempted murder trial, FDLE announces

Man charged for killing witness planning on testifying against him in attempted murder trial, FDLE announces

Florida investigators said Marlon Burgess was arrested for killing a witness who was planning on testifying against him in an attempted murder trial. The 20-year-old victim had survived being shot by Burgess in 2019, and was getting ready to testify when he was found dead, FDLE said.

October 18, 2022
Wauchula great ape sanctuary hunkered down as Hurricane Ian barreled across Florida

Wauchula great ape sanctuary hunkered down as Hurricane Ian barreled across Florida

When Hurricane Ian barreled through Florida a couple of weeks ago, it wasn't just people and their pets hunkering down for dear life. Sixty-nine great apes and nearly two dozen caretakers rode out the storm at their sanctuary in Wauchula. 

October 13, 2022
FHP: 2 bodies found in Hardee County after SUV swept away in floodwaters

FHP: 2 bodies found in Hardee County after SUV swept away in floodwaters

Authorities say two people were found dead in Hardee County after an SUV was swept away by floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

October 4, 2022
FHP trooper rescued from Hardee County floodwaters; patrol car pulled out by crane

FHP trooper rescued from Hardee County floodwaters; patrol car pulled out by crane

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper had to be rescued from rising floodwater caused by Hurricane Ian, as the storm barreled through the state last week.

October 3, 2022
Rescue efforts underway in Wauchula after Hurricane Ian caused Peace River to overflow

Rescue efforts underway in Wauchula after Hurricane Ian caused Peace River to overflow

Parts of Hardee County remained underwater Friday, as homeowners tried to salvage whatever they could.

September 30, 2022
Hardee County public schools closed until further notice

Hardee County public schools closed until further notice

Schools in Hardee County are closed indefinitely in the wake of Hurricane Ian.

September 30, 2022
Florida linemen working 24/7; Hardee County is 99% without power — highest among all 67 counties

Florida linemen working 24/7; Hardee County is 99% without power — highest among all 67 counties

Linemen are working overtime to restore electricity to those impacted by Hurricane Ian. Hardee County has the highest number of power outages – 99%.

September 30, 2022
Parts of Wauchula underwater in aftermath of Hurricane Ian

Parts of Wauchula underwater in aftermath of Hurricane Ian

Parts of the Wauchula area were underwater Thursday after Hurricane Ian dumped rain on an already-saturated Hardee County, Florida.

September 29, 2022
Wauchula apartment catches fire after power pole falls on top of building

Wauchula apartment catches fire after power pole falls on top of building

An apartment building in Wauchula caught on fire, burning more than 15 units to the ground Wednesday evening. 

September 29, 2022
Hardee County teen found safe following Missing Child Alert

Hardee County teen found safe following Missing Child Alert

A Hardee County teen who was the subject of a statewide Missing Child Alert has been safely located. No additional details were reported. 

September 9, 2022
Take a tour of Zolfo Springs Classic Caladiums flower farm

Take a tour of Zolfo Springs Classic Caladiums flower farm

A Bay Area farm filled with acres of colorful flowers is giving the public a front-row seat to everything caladium next week.

September 4, 2022
‘Everybody gonna die’: Florida juvenile arrested after allegedly making school shooting threat on Snapchat

‘Everybody gonna die’: Florida juvenile arrested after allegedly making school shooting threat on Snapchat

A Florida minor accused of threatening to shoot up a school on social media has been arrested. 

September 4, 2022
Alligator bites 13-year-old in Hardee County

Alligator bites 13-year-old in Hardee County

A teenager was hospitalized after she was bitten by an alligator in Hardee County.

July 25, 2022
FHP: Man dies after car goes airborne, flips upside down in Mosaic retention pond

FHP: Man dies after car goes airborne, flips upside down in Mosaic retention pond

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after a Wauchula man was killed in a vehicle crash on Mosaic property in Hardee County Saturday morning. 

May 14, 2022
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