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Jose Antonio Rosa Negron POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Lakeland man is behind bars today...

Ebisu Life Store, a wildly popular Japanese lifestyle shop filled with viral snacks, blind boxes and obscure collectibles, will soon open its largest location in Tampa Bay. The post Mother’s Day brunch, Ebisu and more Tampa Bay food news appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A St. Petersburg man is behind bars after Florida Highway Patrol investigators determined he fled the scene of a fatal Seffner collision by calling a rideshare. Christopher Gage Everson, 27, was arrested at 11:00 AM on May 7, following a weeks-long investigation into the three-vehicle wreck.

A different kind of learning opportunity is coming to Philip O’Brien Elementary, and Polk County families can now apply for this unique microschool experience. WonderHere is partnering with Philip O’Brien to launch a new blended kindergarten/first grade program, designed to offer families an additional educational option rooted in hands-on learning, creativity and connection.

For decades, maintenance and engineering departments seemed to operate on their own — how times have changed. For decades, maintenance and engineering departments seemed to operate on their own. Their offices often were in the basement of facilities or in separate buildings altogether. Managers — whose departments were considered a “necessary evil” in many organizations — often were excluded from organizations’ strategic planning activities.

Todd Jones, the longtime public face of Publix leadership, is set to retire as executive chairman effective May 31, 2026, capping a 46-year run that started on the store floor in New Smyrna Beach. He is not leaving entirely, though. Jones will stay on as chairman of the Publix board, a notable shift for the Lakeland-based grocer that anchors shopping centers across...

These incredible Girl Scout Troops marched all the way from Munn Park to the station, arms full of the cutest donations. Captain Brown’s office quickly turned into a full-on stuffed animal takeover!. These fuzzy friends will help our officers bring comfort to kids during tough moments, bringing a little...

LAKE WALES, Fla. — A reported school shooting at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary School in Lake Wales on Wednesday afternoon was determined to be a hoax after a child reportedly dialed 911 claiming there was a shooter inside the school. According to information gathered by Daily Ridge, the call...

We've reported on several restaurants that are planning to debut in Polk County, but here are two local businesses that plan to open this month. Business Debut carefully interviews each business owner we report on to bring you the information below. You will see when we last spoke with them. Be mindful that opening dates can get delayed occasionally.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — When your area is at risk from a hurricane or tropical storm, it is crucial to determine whether you should evacuate or prepare to stay safe indoors. In Florida, and across the Tampa Bay area, you can assess your risk and make an informed decision about whether to evacuate during a major storm. To help with this, you can use the...