On Thursday, August 24, 2017, PCSO deputies, along with the assistance of a PCSO Explorer (high school student volunteer), conducted “Operation Pop Top” in an effort to combat the illegal sale of alcohol and tobacco to minors in the Lakeland and Mulberry areas. 12 stores were checked and 12 were in compliance.
"We are consistently encouraged that the vast majority of retailers in our area comply with the laws prohibiting selling alcohol to minors. We thank them for their diligence. Those who do not comply will be held accountable.” Grady Judd, Sheriff
The following stores were in compliance:
Racetrack - 4285 Hwy 98 S., Lakeland
Citgo - 4205 Clubhouse Rd., Lakeland
7-Eleven – 3071 Hwy 98 S., Lakeland
Circle K - 2175 W. C.R. 540A, Lakeland
Our Store - 6916 S. Carter Rd., Lakeland
Murphy Express - 6801 N. Church Ave, Mulberry
Speedway - 6808 S. Florida Ave, Mulberry
Racetrack - 6486 S. Florida Ave, Mulberry
Tri-Star Sunoco - 1790 Shepherd Rd., Mulberry
7-Eleven - 7040 N. S.R. 37, Mulberry
Sunoco - 1285 Hwy 37 N., Mulberry
Giant Oil - 905 W. Canal St., Mulberry