Baby and 4-year-old among 4 members of same family found shot dead in 2...
FOUR people, including a four-month-old and a four-year-old, were killed in a shooting that spanned across two locations. During the investigation, police were led to a secondary location where they found the children’s grandmother dead from a gunshot wound. Officers with the Plant City Police Department responded to a...
Lakeland Teacher Charged With Felony After Late-Night Car Vandalism
Deanna Kay Parks LAKELAND, Fla. – A Friday night in Lakeland ended with a set...
Zach’s Corner: Publix Opens New Winter Haven Location, Expanding Its Central Florida Footprint
Winter Haven continues to solidify its place as one of Central Florida’s fastest-growing communities, and Publix is right there with it. On April 30, 2026, Publix officially opened the doors to its newest location in Winter Haven, bringing with it the brand’s familiar mix of convenience, consistency, and quietly dominant market presence across the region. …
Two Children, Two Adults Found Dead In Plant City: Police Hunt For Morning Video...
Police Crime Scene Tape (TFP File Photo) PLANT CITY, Fla. – Police in Plant City...
Bail Jumped, Gun Drawn: Winter Haven Probationer Jailed After Playground Face-Off
Jermarius Julian WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A Sunday evening at the Winter Haven Recreation and...
‘Special place in hell’: Tampa woman caught on camera throwing, kicking puppy, sheriff says
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office on Monday released a video that they say shows a woman abusing a dog.
Tampa Doctor on the GLP-1 Revolution: Ozempic, Wegovy, and the Rise of Dual-Action Tirzepatide
Doctors weigh in on Ozempic, Wegovy, plus new 'dual-action' shot – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Pixabay) Tampa, Fla. – Patients in the Tampa Bay area have increasingly sought out medications to manage weight and blood sugar levels. Local physicians note a sharp uptick in prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and ... Read more The post Tampa Doctor on the GLP...
Letter: TNR drastically decreases euthanasia and shelter intake
—- Three Years, Six Shelters, 72,970 Cats: The TNVR Impact. At the end of the three-year programs, overall cat euthanasia at all shelters decreased by a median rate of 83%, with kitten euthanasia decreasing by a median of 87%. Cat intake dropped by a median of 32% and kitten intake a median of 40%.
For Lakeland Residents Without a Car, Getting Around Can Be a Daily Struggle
About 7.8% of Lakeland households — roughly 1 in 13 — have no vehicle, according to U.S. Census estimates. That’s higher than the county-wide average of 5.3% homes. But that number only portrays part of the story. Census figures leave out people whose cars need repairs they can’t afford and those who are barred from driving because of suspended licenses or other legal problems.
Florida gas prices surge 40 cents, setting new 4-year high: AAA
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— Florida gas prices have surged 40 cents per gallon, setting a four-year high, according to AAA. Gas prices rose from $3.94 a gallon on Monday to $4.34 a gallon on Sunday, making the state average the highest daily price since July 2022. “Big gains in oil...
