Fort Meade Man Squares Up, Kicks At Polk County Deputies During Chaotic Circle K...
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A trip to a local convenience store spiraled into a violent confrontation late Sunday night, ending with a Fort Meade man facing a laundry list of felonies after deputies say he tried to fight them, flee the scene, and even slip out of his handcuffs.
AP sources say Rob Reiner and his wife are dead, person of interest released...
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Fire breaks out at Tampa apartment building: HCFR
TAMPA - A fire broke out at a two-story apartment building in Tampa on Sunday night, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. Fire crews responded to 13707 N 21st Street at around 8:27 p.m. and they said that the apartment was fully engulfed in flames. Within 20 minutes, the fire...
Fort Meade delays decision on filling city manager position
Shortly after joining the Fort Meade City Commission mid-meeting, Matthew Taylor cast a vote to delay the possible hiring of a city manager. The five-month term of Interim City Manager Howard Brown Jr. ends on Dec. 27. During the Dec. 9 meeting, Commissioner Jaret Williams recommended offering the position to Troy...
Letter – The Community Has Grown Skeptical of Polk County Deputies
Sheriff Grady Judd is a high-profile, beloved figure in Polk County, but his public persona and storytelling should not be mistaken for the day-to-day reality on our streets; he is not the person making arrests or interacting with residents face‑to‑face, and those deputies deserve the same scrutiny as anyone else.
Sisters Arrested for Grand Theft at Central Florida Target
Two sisters were recently arrested for grand theft at a Central Florida Target. Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies recently responded to the Target located at 5000 Grandview Parkway in Davenport in reference to the retail theft. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with a Target loss prevention associate who stated he...
High school seniors learn about Hillsborough College workforce programs at ‘Day of Discovery’
TAMPA, Fla. - Each year, hundreds of Hillsborough County high school seniors get a glimpse of possible futures through workforce programs at Hillsborough College's "Day of Discovery." "They'll show what the programs are about, what kind of salary they can earn, and what kind of job prospects there are," Hillsborough...
This Haunted-Themed Cocktail Bar In Orlando Serves Spooky Drinks In A Movie-Worthy Gothic Setting
If your idea of a perfect night includes eerie ambiance, spine-chilling cocktails, and a side of campy fun, Cocktails & Screams in downtown Orlando might just be your dream haunt. Equal parts horror movie set and upscale bar, this spooky speakeasy delivers a devilishly good time that’s far from ordinary.
This Florida State Park Has a 73-Foot Waterfall That Disappears Into a Mysterious Sinkhole
Most folks don’t think “waterfalls” when they think of Florida—but Falling Waters State Park isn’t most places. Tucked away near Chipley in the Panhandle, this hidden gem is home to the tallest waterfall in the state, and it's as surprising as it is beautiful. Here, clear water tumbles down a deep limestone sinkhole, vanishing into the earth like some kind of natural magic trick.
This Massive Aviation Museum in Pensacola Lets You Walk Under Blue Angels Jets and...
It’s not every day you get to stroll beneath a supersonic fighter jet or stand in the shadow of a 1940s dive bomber—but at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, that’s just the beginning. This soaring tribute to the U.S. Navy’s aviation history is part museum, part air hangar, and entirely awe-inspiring.
