Florida family claims nursing home kept billing for empty room after mom died
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A Hillsborough County family said a nursing home continued to bill for a room after their mom died. Renee Schultz said her mom, Jackie, lived at Sun Towers’ memory care unit for about two years. Watch full report from Susan El Khoury. In June,...
Florida Strawberry Festival announces theme for 2026 event
The Florida Strawberry Festival returns to Plant City next year for its 91st annual event.
‘We’re Going to Embrace Change’: Lakeland Responds to High School Rezoning
Polk County Public Schools has hosted two of its six town hall meetings about high school rezoning, and public response has been good so far, officials say. About 40 people attended the Lakeland-focused northwest district meeting at the Harrison Theatre on Thursday. Those attending had a lot of questions, but few...
Letter to the Editor: Animal Rescues & Volunteers – You Have Free Speech Rights...
➤ 2008: Rescuers exposed filthy, abusive shelter conditions. ➤ County retaliated by suspending adoption/rescue rights. ➤ With the No Kill Advocacy Center, they sued under 42 U.S.C. §1983. In Nguyen v. County of Los Angeles (2008–2009), the court agreed that suspending volunteer/rescue privileges in retaliation for...
North Carolina Trucker Uninjured After Beef Trailer Detaches In Florida On I-4 Access Road
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A semi-tractor-trailer carrying a load of beef separated early Sunday morning on a major interchange, causing a two-and-a-half-hour road blockage. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the incident occurred at approximately 4:00 A.M. on the I-4 access road at the interchange with...
Shopper bags unpaid and skip-scanned items worth $144 at Walmart
A Davenport man will appear in court later this month after bagging unpaid items and skip-scanning $144 in items at Walmart. A deputy responded to a theft in progress at Walmart, located at 550 U.S. Hwy. 27, Clermont, around 3:50 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, according to a case report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office....
Kissimmee Fugitive Nabbed At Best Buy In Davenport
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 28-year-old Kissimmee man, Quan Chen, was taken into custody by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, September 7th, after being located at a Best Buy in Davenport. Chen was wanted on outstanding warrants from Orange County for Grand Theft and Scheming to Defraud.
Two Arrested for Central Florida Stabbing, Disposing Body Off Gandy Bridge
Two individuals were arrested in connection with a homicide investigation involving a Central Florida fatal stabbing and disposing the body off Gandy Bridge near Tampa. Through investigative means, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives determined that 42-year-old Arnaldo Cintron fatally stabbed 42-year-old...
Bonnet Springs Park to host Central Florida Food Fest
Bonnet Springs Park is excited to announce Central Florida Food Fest, taking place on October 18, from 5PM to 9PM, in partnership with Visit Central Florida. This ticketed event promises to be a delightful day filled with culinary excellence, live music, and a vibrant marketplace, all in the beautiful setting of one...
Lakeland gets nearly $1 million grant to improve water quality at Lake Morton
The small lake in the middle of the city is home to Lakeland's iconic royal swans and numerous other waterfowl.
