Breaking News Overnight: 19-year-old driver killed in three-vehicle crash on SR-39 in Hillsborough County
Florida Highway Patrol troopers responded to a fatal three-vehicle crash around 9:05 pm on SR-39 in Hillsborough County. The crash occurred when a Chevy Silverado driven by a 77-year-old Plant City woman attempted to turn left into a private driveway and was struck by a Nissan Versa driven by a 19-year-old Plant City...
Tampa Weather | Spotty showers for Sunday
FOX 13 Meteorologist Nash Rhodes has your forecast as we track some light showers across the Bay Area for Sunday.
Florida man accused of throwing hundreds of nails on roadway for months
A monthslong investigation has led to the arrest of a Florida man accused of routinely throwing hundreds of roofing nails onto a neighborhood roadway.
Lakeland homeless Shelters Prepare for Cold Temperatures Lasting through Jan 21
With lows hovering near freezing, shelters will operate above normal capacity to protect those experiencing homelessness. Lakeland’s shelters are preparing to support the unhoused during a cold snap that is expected to last through next week. Both Talbot House Ministries and Lighthouse Ministries are operating above...
100 MPH Chase Of Tampa Man Ends In 6-Car Pileup, Trafficking Bust In Lakeland
LAKELAND, Fla. – A traffic stop spiraled into a high-speed chase and a chaotic multi-vehicle crash in Lakeland on Friday afternoon, ending with a Tampa man facing serious trafficking charges after troopers uncovered a significant stash of narcotics in his wrecked car. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP),...
Branch Battle: Poinciana Backyard Tree Dispute Ends In Gunfire…And Felony Charges
POINCIANA, Fla. — Last Saturday morning, a conversation about property lines and yard debris took a dangerous turn on Reindeer Drive, prompting a police response and multiple felony charges against one resident. Polk County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Poinciana neighborhood around 10:30 a.m. on January...
Tampa Bay, FL – Freeze Watch: Alert Issued for 10+ Counties; Lows Could Drop...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Tampa Bay, FL – A Freeze Watch remains in effect late Sunday night through Monday morning, putting much of Central Florida at risk for dangerously cold temperatures that could damage crops, vegetation, and...
One developer advances three Tampa Bay projects
Mattamy Homes has closed on three Tampa Bay land deals that will add new townhomes and single-family homes in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Lithia, the company said. The acquisitions span three different segments of the local housing market. They include an infill townhome project in South Tampa, a waterfront townhome...
Join us in welcoming Officer Waterman and Officer Gleim to the LPD Motor Team!
Please join us in welcoming Officer Waterman and Officer Gleim to the Motor Team!. We have two new faces in the Motor Unit, Officers Waterman and Gleim. The two have officially saddled up on their Harleys and are working traffic enforcement and investigations. Officer Waterman is returning to the Unit...
Polk County deputies accused of assaulting disabled teen
A local family is calling for accountability, accusing deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office of assaulting their disabled 15-year-old son. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.

















