Lakeland FL

A 58-year-old man was killed in a in a dirt-bike accident at the Bone Valley ATV Park in southern Polk County, the Sheriff's Office said. The accident happened shortly before noon on April 13. The park is located off County Road 630 about two and a half miles east of State Road 37 near the Brewster community south of Mulberry and...

Looking for something useful around Valrico? Neighbors are giving away a few nice items this week — from furniture to bikes for the kids. Check out what’s available below!. A 4x3 ft table with a leaf, in used but good condition. Great for a patio or small dining area. Located in Valrico, FL.

Looking to add a furry friend to your family? These adorable cats at SPCA Florida in Lakeland are ready to meet you! Each one has their own charm and is hoping for a loving forever home.

LAKELAND, Fla. — The Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland is nearly here. The Guppy is so large that it can carry other planes. Returning for its 52nd year, this expo features all sorts of planes, airshows, workshops and more. This year, there’s a special plane that took...

A quiet stretch of early-morning road in Loughman turned chaotic when a hit-and-run at Ronald Reagan Parkway and Lake Wilson Road sent one driver to the hospital and sparked a search that ended behind a nearby chicken wing joint, according to deputies. The crash happened around 1:30 a.m. Monday, authorities...

Citrus Connection is launching a pilot program with the Public Defender’s Office to provide bus passes to people who can’t afford transportation, aiming to reduce missed court dates and the costly consequences that follow. Missing court isn’t always about avoiding responsibility. Often, it’s about access. Public...

It’s time for all Tampa Bay book lovers to unite in their craving for the sound of flipping pages and the adrenaline of fingers touching book spines as you explore which world you want to be taken to next. Maybe you’ve participated in a bar crawl before — going...

Sober Bar will open next month at 3062 Beach Boulevard South in downtown Gulfport with zero-proof cocktails, kava, and specialty coffee. Owners Sean Hawthorne and Collin Horton have spent months renovating the 1,400-square-foot space into a New Orleans speakeasy-inspired lounge. The idea started as a pop-up in 2025. The owners...

TAMPA, Fla. - A woman who was arrested on DUI charges was caught on camera driving the wrong way in Hillsborough County. Dashcam video from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office shows a driver traveling the wrong way around 12:30 a.m. on Sheldon Road near West Linebaugh Avenue. The driver,...

Looking for something free around Winter Haven? This week’s list has a mix of home, garden, and household items — all available for pickup from friendly locals. This Jacuzzi came with the house and is ready for a new home. It bubbled when last tested, though it’s been sitting unused for a while (and even hosted a few frogs). Comes with small stairs, but no...