Event Brief
Lakeland Man Jailed After Hammer Road Rage in Winter Haven
Filed: May 07, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: A Lakeland man was jailed after a hammer attack during road rage in Winter Haven, injuring another driver in front of kids.
WHO: A Lakeland man; the victim driver
WHAT: Hammer attack tied to a road rage confrontation; victim injured
WHEN: May 07, 2026 at 4:55 PM ET
WHERE: Winter Haven, Helena Road and Cypress Gardens Boulevard (Polk County)
WHY: The attack followed a violent road rage confrontation.
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