Barricaded Texas Fugitive Surrenders Deputies In Florida After K9 Threat
Vincent Kolodziej A Texas man wanted on a felony warrant surrendered to local authorities Sunday...
Humane Society of Tampa Bay treats dozens of abandoned rabbits
TAMPA, Fla. - More than 20 domesticated rabbits are recovering after being dumped at a local park without food or protection. Humane Society staff urge pet owners to seek help instead of abandoning fragile animals. Plant City park rabbit rescue. What we know:. Park employees discovered 24 abandoned domestic rabbits...
The Rise of Florida’s ‘Microschools’
There's a quiet revolution happening in K-12 education, driven by parents and teachers who say they've had enough. Jessica Zivkovic knows the feeling. "Ultimately I got to a point where I knew that we needed a whole overhaul," she says, "and I could not bring about the change within the system."
Disturbance At Polk County Business Leads To Arrest Of Lithia Man On Multiple Charges
John Jay White Jr. POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 31-year-old Lithia man faces multiple felony...
Kissimmee Man Arrested At Polk County Sheriff’s Station While Retrieving Confiscated Handgun
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd A Kissimmee man who went to a Polk County Sheriff’s...
Polk County families call for action amid Puerto Rico water crisis
LAKELAND, Fla. — Hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico are facing a growing water crisis as drought conditions take a toll on one of the island’s major reservoirs. No matter the distance, Anna Rivera says the issues affecting Puerto Rico never get easier for her to...
22 domesticated rabbits on the mend after being dumped in Plant City
Nearly two dozen rabbits are recovering and under the care of The Humane Society of Tampa Bay after being rescued last week.
Lakeland police station briefly shut down after ‘well-meaning citizen’ brings in live grenade
The Lakeland police station was briefly shut down Sunday after authorities said a "well-meaning citizen" brought in a box containing a live hand grenade.
Restaurant brings Oklahoma sourced beef smash burgers to the Tampa Bay area
TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla – A new burger concept is officially welcoming diners as local owners look to redefine the traditional smash burger experience. Hassan Diab, one of three co-owners who launched Haddaburger, related how they wanted to provide a high-quality alternative to the fast-food options in the area. The...
Bicyclist dies after being hit by car near Lakeland: PCSO
LAKELAND, Fla. - A bicyclist was killed after being hit by a car Saturday night near Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. PCSO investigators responded to the deadly crash around 11 p.m. on Frontage Road at Winston Creek Parkway. According to investigators, a 43-year-old Plant City man was...
