Two Florida Highway Patrol Veterans Arrested in Championsgate After Investigators Say They Billed for...
CHAMPIONSGATE, FL — Two Florida Highway Patrol veterans are out of their jobs and facing criminal charges after investigators said they billed a Central Florida community district for off-duty security work they did not actually do. Newly obtained arrest affidavits say the alleged scheme involved ChampionsGate assignme
I-75 Lane, Ramp Closures, Detours July & August in Tampa Bay Area
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reports the following construction activities in the Tampa Bay area that will have an impact on I-75 travel. All work is weather dependent and subject to change. I-75 from I-4 interchange to Fowler Avenue. Lane closures: Sunday, July 26 through Friday, August 28. Nights..
Lakeland Man Apprehended After Late-night Backdoor Sprint From Polk County Deputies
A 61-year-old Lakeland man with an active warrant was apprehended Wednesday night after a brief foot pursuit, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrived at a house on Thomasville Circle at 10:45 p.m. on July 22, 2026, in search of Brian Keith Digrazia. Digrazia was wanted on an active warrant for p
Masked Duo Busted By Polk Deputies For Early Morning Winter Haven Vehicle Break-Ins
Garrett Courtney (PCSO) POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested an 18-year-old...
Winter Haven Attic Blaze Rips Through Apartments, Residents Walk Away Unhurt
An early-morning attic fire at the Haven at Lake Deer apartments in Winter Haven tore through several units on Saturday, forcing residents out of their homes but leaving everyone physically unharmed. Fire crews quickly knocked down the flames, confirmed no one was trapped, and accounted for all residents at the scene.
Hot, Thunderstorms For Tampa Bay, Southwest Florida
TAMPA BAY, Florida – The National Weather Service Tampa Bay forecasts hot and humid conditions with isolated to scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms across the Tampa Bay region and Southwest Florida today, Saturday, July 25, 2026. National Weather Service Tampa Bay Radar Loop for West Central Florida and South
Annual ‘Backpack Build’ prepares 30,000 backpacks for Tampa Bay students
The Bullard Family Foundation hosted its annual Backpack Build Saturday, where hundreds of volunteers stuffed school supplies into 30,000 backpacks.
Silver Moon Drive-In: Lakeland’s Historic Theater Documentary
The iconic Silver Moon Drive-In on New Tampa Highway continues to be one of Lakeland’s most cherished local landmarks. Having first opened its gates on April 14, 1948, the landmark is fast approaching its 80th anniversary in 2028. Local filmmakers Joel and Heather Robertson have launched a feature-length documentary...
4 Ghost Towns to Explore Near Lakeland, Florida
Polk County’s rich history in early 20th-century phosphate mining and logging created a series of company-owned mining settlements in the “Bone Valley” region. When commuting became easier in the 1950s and 1960s, these dedicated towns were disbanded or abandoned, creating several ghost towns just south of Lakeland:
Shooting outside Plant City nightclub leaves 1 dead: HCSO
PLANT CITY, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that left a person dead early Saturday outside a Plant City nightclub. According to HCSO, deputies responded to El Diamante nightclub, located at 3603 U.S. Highway 92, shortly after 2 a.m., after receiving a report of a shooting.
