Lakeland, FL Residents: Your Future Puppies Best Friend Awaits!
Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of lakeland..
Owner of Lake Wales dry cleaner threatens to kill customer, attacks officer: police
The owner of a Lake Wales dry cleaning business was arrested over the weekend after police said he threatened to kill a customer during a "dispute over services."
Frostproof Man Arrested After Armed Robbery and Assault in South Lake Wales Area
On October 31, 2025, Polk County deputies responded to an armed robbery south of Lake Wales. The victim reported being assaulted and held in a vehicle by 36-year-old Brock Tyler Sherrill of Frostproof. Sherrill allegedly threatened the victim with a wrench and took personal property.
Florida street takeover shut down after Air Unit spots sparking car, driver arrested
BRANDON, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida air unit helped bust a 24-car street takeover in Brandon after spotting a car spewing sparks during dangerous burnouts. In the early hours of Sunday, deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) say they responded to a two dozen car street takeover.
Will the Super Beaver Moon be visible from the Tampa Bay area?
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The November Supermoon or "Beaver Moon" will be the closest and brightest of the year, and if you live in the Tampa Bay area, there is a good chance that it will be a spectacle to see. According to weather forecasts, the celestial body will...
Florida Deputy Hailed as Hero After Saving 7-Year-Old from Armed Suspect in Tampa Bay
TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA — A Florida sheriff’s deputy is being hailed as a community hero after dramatic bodycam footage captured the rescue of a 7-year-old child who was being choked by an armed suspect inside a Tampa Bay home. The confrontation, which occurred Saturday afternoon, unfolded when deputies...
Central Florida couple loses thousands in online loan scheme
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Central Florida couple is out thousands of dollars after applying for a loan online, only to discover it was a scam. Vanessa Cox said she still struggles with the loss. “I don’t want other people to go through what I went through, it’s hard,”...
Tampa family reaches insurance settlement after FOX 13 investigation
Families across the Tampa Bay area remain homeless more than a year after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Insurance payouts have often fallen far below repair costs, leaving homeowners with mounting debt and unlivable homes. One family — the Morrison's of Seminole Heights — has now reached a resolution following FOX...
AdventHealth donates medical supplies to support student-athletes after fire
LAKE WALES – AdventHealth Lake Wales donated hundreds of essential medical supplies to Webber International University following a fire that damaged the university’s training room and destroyed critical equipment and supplies. In addition to destroying the training room, the fire on Aug. 15 left the university’s...
SNAP to be partially funded, Plant City feeding initiative gets new home and bill...
Good evening, Tampa Bay. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. We will start out cool on Tuesday, but we will warm up to the low to mid 80s in inland spots with upper 70s near the coast.

















