Lakeland FL

TAMPA — A Lakeland nurse has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for stealing and tampering with fentanyl intended for hospital patients across the Tampa Bay area. U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday sentenced 30-year-old Eric Brewer to five years and three months after he...

TAMPA, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has donated more than $58,000 to support two non-profit organizations in the Tampa Bay area. Seminole Hard Rock Tampa presented a $53,135 donation to the Tampa Museum of Art’s Pride & Passion for Connection and Art Space initiatives through its Change for Change...

LAKELAND, FL - The Flying Tigers’ offense was slowed by a dominant Bradenton staff as the Marauders swept the doubleheader on a rainy Saturday night in Lakeland. Bradenton took the first game of the twinbill in a tight pitcher’s duel as Kelvis Salcedo gave up two runs in 4.2 innings of work and left in a tie game...

Hey Lake Wales job seekers! Ready to find your next gig? We’ve rounded up some awesome opportunities we’ve found available right now local to Lake Wales. Check out the pay, what you’ll do, and how to apply below. Hurry—these spots won’t stay open forever!. The...

Parents, do you need to run some errands, have some house projects that need to get done, or just want a day to yourself?. Simply drop off your kids Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 11am to 5pm at the Lake Wales Family Recreation Center, located at 1001 Burns Ave. in Lake Wales. Kids will have access to various arts...

Monday, Aug. 11, marks the first day of a new school year for many kids in the Tampa Bay area. Some local Superintendents have made welcome back videos for their students.

Over 270 warehouse workers at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits in Lakeland in Central Florida, represented by Teamsters Local 79, have overwhelmingly ratified their first collective bargaining agreement. Local 79 members have secured better pay, benefits, and protections. “This is a classic example of how the...

Century Communities recently announced the opening of a new phase at Scenic Terrace in Polk County, Century Complete’s amenity-rich planned community straddling Haines City and Lake Hamilton in Central Florida. Century Complete’s new phase at Scenic Terrace includes two additional collections – The Cottages and The...

Florida's K-8 cell phone ban in schools draws mixed reactions from parents concerned about safety, distractions, and staying connected during the school day

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Rickey Maharaj, a 49-year-old man who was last seen on August 5th. Maharaj was last spotted around noon in the Wesley Chapel Blvd. area of Wesley Chapel. He is described as being 5’11” and weighing approximately 180 lbs.,...