Lakeland FL

TAMPA, Fla. - Another case of animal neglect and cruelty has surfaced in the Tampa Bay Area. What we don't know: — Hermes was found in a trailer park, locked in a crate, with a black string tied around his neck. The crate was found near a dumpster. HSTB...

There’s mixed reaction among Floridians following Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo’s push to end vaccine mandates.

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Twelve Lakeland gang members have been indicted on wire fraud charges, U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida Greg Kehoe said. He said they’re a part of the Lakeland-based gang “Hood Boys.” The defendants are accused of defrauding the U.S. Small Business Administration by submitting...

Summer is rapidly winding down, but there's still time to enjoy a sweet treat. A list of more than 22 Polk County ice cream shops and parlors has melted away to two final contenders, both locally owned shops with deep roots in their communities and buckets of the rich, creamy dessert. Here's the scoop on our final...

Doctors at St. Joseph's Hospital-South in Riverview helped welcome a baby believed to be the biggest born at the hospital earlier this week.

PLANT CITY, Fla. (WFLA)—A man was shot Friday morning after attempting to force his way into a home and threatening the people inside, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said. HCSO responded to a home on the 3400 block of Gentry Road around 1:39 a.m. regarding a domestic complaint. Deputies arrived and learned...

Florida officials held a press conference on Friday morning to discuss the arrest of 12 suspected members of the Lakeland-based gang called "Hood Boys." Those arrested are facing charges related to a PPP loan scheme. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer tunes us into the press conference to learn the latest updates in the...

A large-scale diesel theft ring based in Florida was dismantled following months of investigation, police said. On September 4, 2025, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister announced that ten people have been arrested following an investigation dubbed “Operation Van Diesel.” The investigation was launched in...

Florida’s law enforcement has acted against illegal gambling yet again, busting a sprawling operation resulting in dozens of arrests

TAMPA, Fla. - School hallways in the Tampa Bay area are emptier than expected this fall. Pinellas County Schools have already lost about 4,000 students compared to last year, and Hillsborough reports a more than 7,000 student decline from last year. Because Florida funds public schools at $9,130 per student,...