Lakeland is Second Most Risky Housing Market Poised for a Crash
Hold on to your hats, Lakeland homeowners! According to a recent report, Lakeland ranks as the second most risky housing market in the US. This means that a significant price correction or even a market downturn is possible. Don’t panic just yet, but it is time to pay attention and understand why this is happening,...
Things to Do in Lake Wales Saturday, August 9
If you’re looking for something to do today, Saturday, August 9, 2025, you have a few possibilities to consider:. The Lake Wales Downtown Farmers Market will be held from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Market St. Downtown. Lake Wales Main Street’s Facebook page states new vendors are expected.
Tampa Bay-area doctors share advice to give kids a healthy start to school year
From school supplies to sleep schedules, doctors want families to take steps to make the first day as pain-free as possible.
Excessive Rainfall Risk For Tampa Bay, Southwest Florida
TAMPA BAY, Florida – The National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center has issued an Excessive Rainfall Outlook for Central Florida on Saturday, August 09, 2025, indicating a marginal risk of excessive rainfall this afternoon and evening. Scattered thunderstorms are anticipated across the Florida Peninsula,...
The Side of Policing Most People Never See
On my way to a LakelandPD graduation, I saw a man in the pouring rain pushing his scooter, which had run out of power. I tried to help, but before I could even finish explaining to the officers inside, one who had just pulled in and another at the front desk sprang into action.
‘You’re not going to win!’ Driver frustration mounts over new school zone fines
Drivers who try to appeal a fine from new school speed zone cameras are almost guaranteed to lose. Katie LaGrone explains why the law is making it almost impossible for drivers to win.
Hillsborough County Welcomes New Batch of Lifesaving Paramedics Poised to Serve Tampa Bay Community
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue in Florida celebrated the newest batch of lifesaving professionals as they announced via social media, the graduation of their latest HCC Paramedic Program recruits. Not only have these individuals mastered the clinical knowledge necessary to save lives, but they have also juggled the...
VIDEO: Woman allegedly shoplifted with young child, attacked woman after being confronted
DAVENPORT, Fla. (WKRC) - A woman allegedly brought a young child to a shoplifting spree at a grocery store, then attacked a witness multiple times for confronting her about the crime. According to a release from the Polk County Sheriff's Office, the unidentified suspect entered a Publix store at around...
Repeat Offender Arrested with Over 2.9 Pounds of Cocaine After Traffic Stop in Hillsborough...
In a recent incident that took place on the evening of August 6, a routine traffic stop escalated into a significant narcotics seizure. Deputies pulled a vehicle over for minor infractions including a broken tag light and illegal window tint near North Nebraska Avenue and Skipper Road in an attempt to enforce traffic...
VIDEO: Man wanted after lobbing 2-liter drink at Polk County store employee’s head, deputies...
Police are searching for a man accused of assaulting a convenience store employee in Polk County on Sunday.