Plant City’s furry rescue farm animals are ready for hugs this weekend
Because the only 'bull' we need right now is a mini cow.
Mayors coming together to help their communities
Three Tampa Bay area mayors are coming together in support of a new initiative aimed at reducing loneliness – something organizers call a "growing public health crisis." Lloyd Sowers reports.
Purple Alert issued for missing 71-year-old Lakeland man
A Florida Purple Alert was issued Wednesday for a 71-year-old man who was reported missing out of Lakeland.
Urgent Search Underway For Non-Verbal Winter Haven Woman, Danielle Saint Hilaire
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – The Winter Haven Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing and endangered woman, 34-year-old Danielle Saint Hilaire. Danielle was last seen at her residence on Avenue Q SE in Winter Haven on the morning of Sunday, May 18, 2025, at...
Ashley Furniture buys Lakeland industrial building for $70.54M
Wisconsin-based Ashley Furniture Industries has bought a 705,000-square-foot industrial facility in Lakeland as the building’s previous owner plans to expand the park its located in. The cross-dock facility — known as LCP 200 — is part of Lakeland Central Park which is being developed by the Orlando real estate...
City of Auburndale’s public utilities director accused of neglecting his dogs
The city of Auburndale's public utilities director was arrested Tuesday after the Polk County Sheriff's Office said he neglected to care for his two dogs.
“I got caught up in a bad situation,” says Bartow group home owner.
City of Bartow investigates code violations as caregiver faces fallout from deadly attack on 81-year-old resident. Group home owner, Eddrena Thornton, speaks out about the investigation.
Florida Body Shop Owner Admits to $181K Bank Fraud Scheme
Abraham Othman Yacoub, 27, a Lakeland, FL-based body shop owner, pleaded guilty to bank fraud in a scheme that caused $181,540.51 in losses to financial institutions across Florida, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida. Federal prosecutors said Yacoub conducted...
Florida Boaters Rescued After Running Aground On Oyster Bed Filled With Razor-Sharp Shells
A group of Florida boaters were rescued over the weekend after they ran aground on an oyster bed filled with razor-sharp shells, officials said. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a restricted area near Apollo Beach shortly after midnight Saturday after a group of boaters became...
Susan Solves It: Renting vs. Buying
A new report reveals that in many cities, including Tampa Bay, renting is becoming cheaper than buying a home as the cost gap narrows. ABC Action News Reporter Susan El Khoury provides tips on understanding the financial implications of renting versus buying a home in today's market. "Your heart just...
