Bartow Man Arrested, Faces Life in Prison for Horrific Abuse of Child

According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began Wednesday after the victim told a…

Florida Man Charged with Child Abuse in Polk and Orange Counties

Florida state officials announced charges against 34-year-old Rafiq Osborne McDonald following an investigation into the sexual…

Lakeland Mother Charged with Abuse in Infant Death

42-year-old Jessica Vlasac of Lakeland was arrested by Polk County Sheriff’s deputies on September 10, 2026,…

Florida Mom Sentenced to Life for Murder of Adopted Son

In a Polk County courtroom, Patricia Saintizaire, 36, of Davenport, was sentenced to life in prison…

Lakeland Woman Arrested After Infant Dies from Severe Abuse

A 23-year-old Lakeland woman was arrested by the Lakeland Police Department following a severe child abuse…