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Winter Haven is seeking artists who have a bold, contemporary vision of what the city's residents value. The city intends to have a vibrant mural featured on the downtown parking garage's wall facing the alleyway and Central Ave. It has issued a call for artist submissions through Dec. 19. What kind of mural is the...

A delay in voting for a referendum to potentially raise property taxes for Polk County residents has sparked concern and left some upset.

TAMPA, Fla. — As cold temperatures are expected to sweep the Sunshine State on Tuesday, several counties across Tampa Bay are opening cold weather shelters to provide a warm space for those experiencing homelessness or people without adequate heat who have nowhere else to turn. Here's a list of...

LAKE WALES, Fla. (WFLA) — An 86-year-old woman achieved her life’s mission to reach 1,000 jumps in Florida on Thursday. The woman, Kim Knor, earned the United States Parachute Association Gold Wings Award for her dedication to the skies. Knor reached this milestone while tandem jumping with Hall of Fame skydiver Jay...

Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget.

POLK COUNTY, FL—Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced the arrest of three individuals, two of them juveniles, in connection with armed car burglaries and the theft of firearms, leading the Sheriff to issue a stern warning about the suspects’ life choices. The arrests followed an investigation into the...

State Rep. Michele Rayner is proposing a bill to help local governments fast-track zoning for small grocery stores in these areas. Many Tampa Bay neighborhoods qualify as food deserts, where residents struggle to access fresh, affordable groceries. The bill aims to expand access to nutritious food while promoting...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Sheriff's offices across the Tampa Bay area requested $1.92 million in grants to reimburse their participation in an immigration enforcement agreement. Polk County has requested the most funds of more than $1 million, most of which would go to detention beds. The 287(g) agreement, signed...

TAMPA, Fla. — As uncertainty with the government shutdown continues, food pantries, restaurants and county services have been helping residents in need with food assistance in Tampa Bay. Here's a list of places residents can go to get fresh food and a hot meal. Have a location you would...

SUN CITY CENTER, Fla. (WWSB) - Commuters heading north on I-75 from Manatee County, into Hillsborough County were stuck in a 3 mile gridlock at MM-241. A major crash involving one vehicle upside down, closed 2 lanes at at SR-674/College Ave. Just after 7 a.m. delays are approaching an hour...