Local Celebration of Zora Neale Hurston at Lake Wales Library for Black History Month...
Zora Neale Hurston, a notable figure in musicology, was recognized at the Lake Wales Public Library. Community members and city staff attended the event,...
New Winter Haven affordable housing units to help those facing difficult life challenges
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - A unique pilot project is in the works in Polk County to address the critical need for affordable housing, but...
Lakeland’s Black History Festival Postponed to March 23 Due To Expected Bad Weather
Lakeland's Black History Festival, originally scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 17, has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 23, due to expected bad weather. The event...
1 person killed, 4 flown to trauma center after Polk County crash
LAKE WALES, Fla. - One person was killed and four others, including an infant, were transported to the hospital as trauma alerts after a...
Hillsborough County Firefighter Injured In Riverview Blaze With Exploding Cans
RIVERVIEW, Fla. – Hillsborough County Fire Rescue fought a structure fire at a house in Riverview Friday afternoon, and one firefighter was...
Dad charged with kidnapping son, prompting Florida Missing Child Alert
LITHIA, Fla. - Editor's note: The video above is from Tuesday when the Florida Missing Child Alert was issued. A Hillsborough County man is...
Strangles Confirmed in 6 Florida Counties
Equine strangles cases have recently been confirmed in six Florida counties. All affected horses are under official quarantine. In Hendry County, one horse at...
Armed Florida man methodically robs Dollar Tree 12 times in years-long crime spree
LAKELAND, Fla. - A Lakeland man was sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison after he robbed a Dollar Tree 12 times between 2018...
BBQ restaurant chain with loaded tots and fried okra opens new Florida store, despite...
For many, a good barbecue meal is more than just food; it's a celebration of flavors and a cherished tradition. In Florida, barbecue enthusiasts...
Lakeland Commission Moves Juneteenth Discussion to April 1 Meeting
Lakeland's City Commission will consider whether to make Juneteenth a paid city holiday at its April 1 meeting, instead of the March 18 session....
