Lakeland FL

A cancer survivor, now working as a radiation therapist, delivered her valedictorian speech Friday at Keiser University's Lakeland Campus.

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding Jaheel Montoute, a 29-year-old man who has been missing since Tuesday. Montoute was last seen on July 30, around 5:45 a.m., in the Sparkling Way area of Wesley Chapel. According to authorities, he is described as being 5 feet...

There’s something magical about finding a place that doesn’t try too hard yet somehow manages to exceed all expectations. Davenport’s Sports Bar & Grill in Davenport, Florida, is that rare gem where unpretentiousness meets culinary excellence in the most delightful way possible. You know those spots where...

Sometimes the best food in Florida isn’t found in gleaming high-rises with valet parking, but in weathered wooden shacks where your shoes might pick up a little sand and your soul picks up a whole lot of satisfaction. Old Man Frank’s in Winter Haven is exactly that kind of...

Tampa Bay residents are serious about their restaurants, whether it takes standing in a line out the door for "the best breakfast sandwich ever," or fighting Rob Gronkowski for reservations months ahead for to-die-for pasta. Since we first posted this list, the Michelin Guide has given infamous stars to some,...

TAMPA, Fla. – A suspect facing felony charges was taken into custody on Saturday, August 2, 2025, after attempting to evade law enforcement by hiding in a local body of water. The incident began when Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies responded to a report on Key Biscayne Drive....

1,000 free backpacks were given away to kids at Tampa Bay’s largest back-to-school fair on Saturday.

Judy Schofield chokes back tears thinking about the memories she made here with her late husband. From her living room couch, where she sits now, she admires the lighthouses they collected over the years. They're all shapes and sizes, adorning every room. It's something that made this house feel like...

Never give up — it’s a valuable lesson seventh grader Aahan Swain says he learned as a member of Walker Middle Magnet School’s Robotics Club. While he and his fellow classmates have fun creating and competing, these skills are laying an important foundation for their future careers in STEM. For Swain, it’s a career...

Discover Summer Enrichment Program launched by Lakeland Regional Health equips students with skills to thrive in the healthcare industry.