Sheriff Grady Judd to hold a news conference at 3:15 p.m. to provide updates

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POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A father is accused of killing his 16-year-old son on Monday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies said they have a mobile command unit set up in the 2500 block of Old Bartow Road in Lake Wales as they investigate.

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Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is scheduled to hold a news conference at 3:15 p.m. to provide updates.

News 6 will stream the conference live when it happens.

This comes a week after a Polk County mother killed her two children and herself in an apparent murder-suicide on Aug. 27, according to deputies.

This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.

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