Central Florida Traffic Stop Led to Capture of Wanted Suspect
A Central Florida traffic stop led to the capture of a wanted suspect. The post Central Florida Traffic Stop Led to Capture of Wanted Suspect appeared first on West Orlando News .
Free Clearwater car show brings Bay Area enthusiasts together
CLEARWATER, Fla. - A free car show and open house in Clearwater brought car lovers together from across the Bay Area. Street Legends Motorsports opened its doors to the community for a free car show and open house, giving local car enthusiasts a chance to view custom builds, classic cars and new models up close.
Tampa Bay agencies adjust homelessness response as counts show changing needs
TAMPA, Fla. — New point-in-time homelessness counts show hundreds of people are still living unsheltered across Tampa Bay, with Hillsborough County reporting a slight overall decline and Pinellas County reporting an increase in people living outside. The 2026 point-in-time count found about 1,760 people experiencing homelessness in Hillsborough County,...
Windy, rain-free Sunday in Tampa
Wake-up temperatures ran roughly 15 degrees cooler Sunday morning compared to Saturday morning as cooler, drier air arrives to the Tampa Bay area. Sunday wind speeds will persist between 15 to 25 mph throughout the day, gusting up to 30+ mph at times. Lower humidity will keep conditions pleasant as temperatures warm up into the […]
Former Haines City officer terminated after DUI arrest in Orange County
ORLANDO, Fla – According to the Orange County Department of Corrections Joseph Everett is facing DUI related charges including reckless driving after being pulled over in Orlando. Haines City Police Department tells News 6 that he is no longer with their agency as a result of this incident. He...
Florida Police Get a Call About a “Pedestrian” Blocking Traffic, but It’s an Alligator.
Dade City police said they were called about a pedestrian blocking traffic. To their surprise, when they arrived, they found a four-legged “pedestrian” with lots of teeth. The police faced an unusual traffic problem Friday night when an alligator wandered into the road and held up drivers. Police shared the call in a Facebook post...
Domestic Violence Call Led to Convicted Felon Arrest in Central Florida
A domestic violence call led to a convicted felon getting arrested in Central Florida, facing more than 30 charges. The post Domestic Violence Call Led to Convicted Felon Arrest in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .
Ryan Taylor Chosen as Next County Manager for Polk County
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Ryan Taylor to serve as the next county manager during its meeting Tuesday, Oct. 6. Taylor will succeed Bill Beasley and begin serving as county manager on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027. “I truly appreciate the opportunity and the confidence the board...
Sims and Wallace Face Off at Kiwanis Club of Lakeland Forum For The District...
Polk County School Board District 3 candidates Kate Wallace and Victor Sims took questions on teacher pay, vouchers and bus safety at a Lakeland luncheon. The post Sims and Wallace Face Off at Kiwanis Club of Lakeland Forum For The District 3 Seat On The Polk County School Board first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Becky McLachlan . The Citrus Tea News covers Polk County, Florida. Truly Local News. Truly Polk County. thecitrustea.com
Polk County Fertilizer Giant Mosaic Cuts 199 Jobs as Sulfur Prices Explode
Mosaic is laying off 199 workers at its South Fort Meade facility in Polk County, idling the phosphate operation as soon as December 8. The cuts, confirmed in a formal notice to state officials, mark the latest fallout from a global sulfur crunch that has been squeezing fertilizer makers all year.
