Winter Haven Teens Busted After Homeowner’s Cameras Catch Early Morning Driveway Raid
Breaking Local News (Tampa Free Press) WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A Winter Haven neighborhood turned...
Teen arrested for multiple burglaries in Davenport neighborhood
DAVENPORT, Florida - A 17-year-old was arrested early Monday morning after being caught attempting to burglarize vehicles in two neighborhoods, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred around 1:09 a.m. on March 16, 2026, when the Sheriff's Office helicopter observed a suspicious person on...
East of These opens a new boutique in downtown Lakeland
There are now two places downtown to shop for East of These's clothing, accessories, shoes, and gifts. Check out the first four locally inspired collections.
Culver’s will open its 8th Polk location this summer
That’s right—the “ButterBurger” footprint is growing again. Culver’s is set to open its 8th Polk County location in Bartow later this summer. Ground was broken on the new site on February 17, 2026, and construction is currently underway at 1395 N. Broadway Avenue. Here are the key details:
Purple Chrysler Flips In Winter Haven Crash; Driver Jailed After Trying To Toss Evidence
Ja'tavious Lamount Scaife WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A Sunday evening car crash in north Winter...
Two Lakeland Harveys to become Winn-Dixie stores
The Winn-Dixie Co. is turning seven of its Harveys Supermarket locations in Florida and Georgia into Winn-Dixie stores. Two are in Lakeland. The Jacksonville grocer announced the conversions Monday, saying they are part of a larger effort to bring its stores under a singular banner as it undergoes a “broader brand...
29-year-old Plant City man dead after being hit by car while crossing highway, FHP...
PLANT CITY, Fla. — A Plant City man died while trying to cross the highway, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Troopers said the crash happened around 1 a.m. Sunday, a 26-year-old woman was driving a car heading west on U.S.-92. East of Charlie Taylor Road, the 29-year-old man tried...
Latest Tampa area airport delays and cancellations due to weather
TAMPA, Fla. — If you have a flight out of the Tampa Bay area today, it could be affected by weather. The airport is showing multiple cancellations/delays this morning. Be sure to check with your airline for the latest information. Check below to see the status of all the...
Tampa Bay Community Rescues Two Barred Owls Highlighting Commitment to Wildlife
Tampa Bay region – Local responders sprang into action for two barred owls in peril, demonstrating the area’s deep commitment to protecting native wildlife. Dramatic Tangle Sparks Urgent Rescue One ... Read more The post Tampa Bay Community Rescues Two Barred Owls Highlighting Commitment to Wildlife appeared first...
Florida Movie Theater Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation
Authorities responded to a reported bomb threat at a movie theater in Polk County, prompting an evacuation and a broader investigation into the source of the threat.
