Cancer survivors cheer on their biggest fans at Swim Across America
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — Hundreds of swimmers of all ages hit the water Saturday for this year’s Swim Across America. The annual event held in St. Pete Beach raises money for cancer research. What You Need To Know. Hundreds of swimmers gathered in St. Pete Beach for...
Traffic alerts across the Tampa Bay area: Saturday, May 10
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — We know getting to where you need to go is a top priority and traffic can quickly build across the Tampa Bay region at a moment's notice. Here at 10 Tampa Bay, we're working to ensure you can get to work, school or wherever you need to be on time.
May 14 is the final hurricane debris pick-up day for unincorporated Polk County residents
May 14 is the last day for pick-up of any hurricane-related debris for unincorporated Polk County residents. County residents must call the Polk County Roads and Drainage Division at 863-535-2200 prior to May 14 and give their address to the operator to be added to the list for the final pick-up. “Residents are urged...
Lakeland Man Arrested After Being Found With ‘Obviously Fake’ ID From China
LAKELAND, Fla. – A late-night patrol by a Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputy Friday led to the arrest of a Lakeland man found in possession of a fraudulent driver’s license and various new items. According to a release from the PCSO, a deputy was on patrol...
Traffic Stop In Winter Haven Leads To Arrest Of Man Wanted On Illinois Aggravated...
POLK COUNTY, Fla.– A routine traffic stop in Winter Haven on Friday evening resulted in the arrest of a 39-year-old man found to be wanted on an outstanding warrant out of Cook County, Illinois. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), deputies spoke with Juan Moctezuma Gonzalez on...
Top 4 stories you need to know: May 9, 2025
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and Marlisa Goldsmith break down the biggest news stories of the day, including a 4-year-old boy with autism drowning in a Rockledge pond, four teens arrested for the brutal beating of a man in Polk County, state budget negotiations blowing up in Tallahassee, and Pope Leo XIV's brother speaking...
City Officially Acquires Ownership of Dixie Walesbilt Hotel
The City of Lake Wales released the following press release on May 9, 2025:. City of Lake Wales reached a milestone, officially obtaining the deed to the iconic Dixie Walesbilt Hotel on May 9thafter a three-year legal battle with Walesbilt LLC owner Ray Brown. The City paid Brown $450,000 to...
Mosquito management event in Hillsborough County
On Saturday, Hillsborough County Mosquito Control will host an event to show how the agency works to control the area’s mosquito population. FOX 13’s Kailey Tracy reports.
4 teens arrested in brutal beating of Mulberry man, sheriff says
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Four teenagers were arrested in Polk County following what the sheriff’s office described as the brutal beating of a 35-year-old Mulberry man who wound up in the ICU as a result. The attack allegedly took place around 11:40 p.m. Monday and was reported by...
Hurricane-Related Debris Final Pick-Up May 14 for Unincorporated Polk Residents
Bartow, Fla. (May 9, 2025) – May 14 is the last day for pick-up of any hurricane-related debris for unincorporated Polk County residents. County residents in unincorporated areas must call the Polk County Roads and Drainage Division at (863) 535-2200 prior to May 14 and give their address to the operator to be added...
