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Polk County, Florida, deputies found a semi-truck stopped in the left lane of Interstate 4 near Davenport at about 2 a.m. last Thursday, with its driver asleep behind the wheel, and arrested the driver on a DUI charge.

An explainer on the Bay Area’s current conditions. “How are we still in a drought?” you ask, dripping wet from the pop-up storm in which you just got caught. It may feel like a contradiction to be talking about watering restrictions as we wind down Florida’s rainy season. And yet, watering restrictions, which affect homeowners and businesses, were just extended to March 31, 2027 for much of west central Florida. While all property owners need to be aware of these to avoid fines, they’re not top-

Lake Mirror turns into a candy trail Monday evening as Lakeland Police and Fire departments host their annual Truck or Treat from 5 to 8 p.m. along the lake's north and east bank and at adjacent Fire Station 1. The free event is open to everyone, though it's aimed squarely at kids 12 and under, who can expect costumed officers, firefighters, and more than 15 stops stacked with candy and safety giveaways.

Suspects were arrested for shootings at the Lake Wales Mud Hole in Central Florida. The post Suspects Arrested for Shootings at Lake Wales Mud Hole in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .

Tampa faces sunny afternoons near 80 degrees this week before a potentially mild November start.

A Central Florida inmate death was recently announced. The post Central Florida Inmate Death Announced appeared first on West Orlando News .

A Central Florida man who threatened to kill family members or himself was arrested after he lunged at deputies with a knife. The post Central Florida Man Threatened to Kill Family or Himself, Lunged at Deputies with Knife appeared first on West Orlando News .

Tampa Bay and surrounding communities face a mostly rain-free week with highs from the 70s to 80s.

Five adults were displaced after an apartment fire damaged multiple units at a Winter Haven apartment complex, according to the Winter Haven Fire Department (WHFD).

More than 70 children and adults with developmental disabilities gathered Saturday for the Hollie Brewer Adaptive Rodeo in Polk County. Co-founders Jena Brewer and Sarah Hollie created the event four years ago after their daughters struggled to participate in local competitions. Organizers are raising awareness to build the Hollie Brewer...