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Man accused of targeting roadside workers with tractor near Orlando

Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Friday, July 31, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Man accused of targeting roadside workers with tractor near Orlando — WSVN 7 Local News, Wellington Real Estate news
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NEAR ORLANDO (WSVN) A Central Florida man is accused of going on a roadside rampage after, police said, he targeted workers with his tractor. According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, 52-year-old Johnny Paulk caused concern near Orlando on Monday night when he tried to use his tractor to ram into a roadside cruise vehicle just steps away from his property. His arrest report states he was allegedly upset and walked up to the workers about their flashing safety lights being so close. Body camera footage from deputies captures workers detailing the incident. We re on the other side of the road. He s completely on the other side, said a worker. A deputy is seen reviewing cell phone video which shows the exchange between Paulk and the workers. In the video, Paulk threatens to flip the worker s truck. It s clear as day right now, the deputy said. He tried to kill us, said a worker. The ground stopped his forks, said another worker. Yeah, be

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