Florida Granny Flat Bill Could Expand Backyard Housing in Tampa Bay
Florida lawmakers are considering legislation that could change how homeowners use their property by requiring local governments to allow smaller secondary housing units in single family neighborhoods.
Polk County operations lead to dozens charged with drug trafficking
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced the takedown of dozens of alleged gang members involved in the trafficking of fentanyl and methamphetamine. He discussed Operation Bloodline and Operation Flatline where he said the drug trafficking organization was operating in several counties,...
Moffitt Cancer Center Expanding into Polk County with New Outpatient Clinic
Polk County is set to receive a major expansion in cancer care services. In a letter distributed to board and committee members ahead of a weekend gala, leadership with Moffitt Cancer Center announced plans to establish a presence in Polk County, beginning with the development of an outpatient clinic designed to...
Florida Polytechnic celebrates opening of new Esports arena
LAKELAND, Fla. — Florida Polytechnic University is taking competitive video gaming a step further. On Friday, the university celebrated the opening of its new Esports Arena. Florida Polytechnic University opened the new $300,000 Esports Arena, which features 20 fully loaded gaming stations. Participation in eSports...
Roadside Stop Ends In Arrest After Winter Haven Man Claims He Was Just “Traveling”
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Friday evening traffic stop in Waverly took an unexpected turn when a driver told deputies he didn’t need a license to be on the road. The incident began around 6:00 p.m. on February 13, 2026, when a Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy pulled over a blue Chevy Malibu near the intersection of US...
Mexican National Sentenced for Trafficking Narcotics in Tampa Bay Area
A Mexican national was sentenced for trafficking narcotics in the Tampa Bay area. The post Mexican National Sentenced for Trafficking Narcotics in Tampa Bay Area appeared first on West Orlando News .
Fitness to Fur: Veteran Franchise Operators Bring Sparkle Grooming to Tampa Bay
Sparkle Grooming Co., a wellness-focused dog grooming franchise, has announced the awarding of five franchise licenses in the greater Tampa Bay area with seasoned operators Jim and Brett Potesta and longtime operations partner Trisha Jordan. The Potestas and Jordan bring extensive multi-unit operations and...
Tip Led Officers to Confiscate Illegal Drugs, Firearms in Winter Park
A tip led local officers to confiscate illegal drugs and firearms in Winter Park. The post Tip Led Officers to Confiscate Illegal Drugs, Firearms in Winter Park appeared first on West Orlando News .
Music Scene: Upcoming concerts and musical performances around Tampa Bay
TAMPA — Grammy-winning New Orleans icon Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue will bring the third annual “Shorty Gras Tour” to the Tampa Bay area on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 8 p.m., in the Hard Rock Event Center at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa.
WATCH: See-through canoe floats through a fever of cownose rays in Tampa Bay
TAMPA BAY, Fla. (WFLA) — See Through Canoe Company posted a video on Thursday of a gathering of stingrays that congregate in this same spot in Tampa Bay every year. The gathering of stingrays typically lasts for about around three days, according to See Through Canoe. The owner of the company, Michael McCarthy, has...
