Meet the Next On Stage Finalists: Bo Bailey
Just weeks ago we learned which talented contestants will move forward to the finale of Next On Stage, sponsored by AMDA and Atlantic Acting School! The Top 3 are getting ready to show us what they've got in New York City, as they prepare to perform at the famed 54 Below.
Celebration Man Arrested On Birthday After Alleged Taser Grab At Davenport Car Wash
DAVENPORT, Fla. – A trip to a local car wash ended in felony charges for a Celebration man on Tuesday, marking his 56th birthday with a trip to jail rather than a party. Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Jose Alfredo Velez on the afternoon of January 13 following reports of a disturbance at a business in...
Lakeland honors Martin Luther King’s legacy with parade, community events
Hundreds will gather in Lakeland this weekend to celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy as a civil rights leader. The city's 48th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade is at 1 p.m. Jan. 17. This year's theme is "A Legacy of Strength, a Future of Actions." The parade will feature more than 100...
Polk County Schools sees the most teacher vacancies as shortage worsens statewide
The state's largest teachers' union, the Florida Education Association (FEA), released its latest count for teacher vacancies. The FEA tallies vacancies at the beginning of the school year in August and in the middle of the year this month. The mid-year count shows that vacancies rose by about 100 —...
Lakeland Man Charged with Misuse of Company Credit Card, Polk County Sheriff’s Office Investigates...
A Lakeland man found himself on the wrong side of the law this week after being accused of using his company-issued credit card for personal expenses. According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, 37-year-old Steven Douglas Carter was apprehended at his home on charges of scheming to defraud and grand theft. His...
This Lakeland Steakhouse Serves Incredible Dry-Aged Steaks With Real Western Flair
When you want a steak that tastes like it came straight from a Texas ranch, Texas Cattle Company in Lakeland delivers exactly that. This Western-themed steakhouse has been serving up dry-aged beef with authentic cowboy charm for years, making it a favorite spot for celebrations and special occasions. With its...
Bundle Up, Tampa Bay: Frost, Rain, And A Rollercoaster Weekend Forecast
TAMPA, Fla. – Residents across the Tampa Bay area should keep their jackets handy and their plants covered this weekend, as the region faces a sharp mix of frosty mornings, a brief warmup, and a wet cold front ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The chill has already...
Grady Judd and Florida’s CFO want more restrictions placed on illegal immigrants
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia joined law enforcement officers from across the Bay Area to discuss the state’s illegal immigration policies and enforcement. During a press conference on Thursday, Ingoglia laid out legislation that was filed to crack down on...
Letter – Talbot House Ministries of Lakeland official statement on the growing crisis of...
Homelessness cannot be understood or solved through annual statistics or empty promises. As a frontline homeless services provider, we know this crisis does not unfold once a year. It changes in a second. Every single day, families and individuals lose their housing, while the system struggles to keep pace with the...
TIMELINE: When strong cold front passes through Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla (WFLA) — The last of the showers are moving through this morning as a strong cold front passes. Skies will clear out late this morning, and winds will increase. Thursday Wind gusts could be up to 30 to 40 mph early this afternoon as colder air moves in. Temperatures will begin to drop […]
