Lakeland FL

Tampa, Florida – May 2025 delivered one of the hottest Mays on record across Central and Southwest Florida, with Lakeland notching its third-warmest May ever and Fort Myers tying its all-time record high of 97°F late in the month. According to the National Weather Service Tampa Bay, most...

Whether they crawl, slither, jump or spray, you could find them this weekend at Repticon at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.

There was a large law enforcement presence in a Brandon neighborhood Sunday following a deadly shooting.

TAMPA, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is joining forces with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Seven in a significant effort to enhance road safety across the Tampa Bay area. Through the “Enhanced Law Enforcement Engagement (ELEE)” program, a heightened law enforcement presence will be...

A recent Central Florida traffic stop led to a “pretty big arrest” according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The PCSO deputy performed a traffic stop on a white 2012 Nissan Altima for making an illegal turn in the area of Ronald Reagan Parkway and Roselli Blvd in Davenport.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) say deputies rescued a 13-year-old girl who was being held captive and exploited in a motel room.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has identified a man who was killed after a gunman opened fire on a vehicle Friday.

Some Lakeland drivers will need to add a few minutes to their commutes this week. The city will replace broken sewer lines near two popular lakes. Lake Hollingsworth Drive: A section of the road near the Lakeland Yacht and Country Club will be cordoned off for two days starting Monday. The sewer work will be south of...

Congratulations to our Chamber Member Companies celebrating ribbon cuttings, ground breakings and special anniversaries! Our Chamber Ambassador Committee continues to make those moments special with their engagement in these events! Here's a look at our members across the Tampa Bay region in the second quarter of...

There will be showers and a few storms in southern areas this morning as temperatures start out in the mid-70s across Tampa Bay. Isolated showers will form again in southern and eastern communities this afternoon with highs in the upper 80s to around 90 degrees with lower humidity. Isolated showers are possible...