Isaiah’s Law: New Florida rule targets unlicensed drivers
GIBSONTON, Fla. - A newly enacted Florida traffic regulation closes a legal loophole by upgrading penalties for habitual offenders who drive without a valid driver's license. In December 2024, Isaiah Raposa, 18, was hit and killed while riding his motorcycle in Gibsonton. "He had these huge dimples that, when he...
Morning rain chances kick off the workweek
Southwesterly winds will maintain and early start to rain and storms for the Tampa Bay area Monday.Scattered coverage of rain and storms along the coast Monday morning will linger near the I-75 corridor through the midday before continuing to drift inland throughout the afternoon. Expect a mix of sun and clouds when we
Bartow Felon Gets 21 Years For Wild Lee County Foot Chase And Shootout With...
US Marshals LEE COUNTY, Fla. – A Bartow man will spend more than two decades...
The 15 Best Pilates Studios In Florida For Every Fitness Level
The soft glide of a reformer, the steady rhythm of your breathing, and the quiet focus of a well-designed studio can make an hour feel remarkably restorative. Across Florida, Pilates has grown into more than a fitness trend, with welcoming studios that help people build strength, improve balance, and leave feeling refr
Bartow plans first story trail behind public library
BARTOW, Fla. — Bartow’s public library is partnering with the city’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department to create the city’s first story trail, a half-mile outdoor space behind the library where visitors can read while spending time outside. The trail is expected to be completed...
Hard Hat And High Pants: Winter Haven Man Arrested After Bizarre Shopping Plaza Meltdown
Walter William Frymire POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk County deputies arrested a 52-year-old Winter Haven...
Two Elderly Residents Die In Morning Winter Haven House Fire
Winter Haven Fire Department WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A fast-moving house fire claimed the lives...
12 adults, 3 minors arrested after stealing $40 worth of items from Polk County...
Deputies arrested 12 adults and three minors whom they said stole food and drinks outside of a local convenience store.
State of Florida Invests Nearly $3 Million in the Saint Leo University Community
ST. LEO, Fla. (July 1, 2026) – A nearly $3 million investment from the state of Florida will strengthen the small Pasco County community of Saint Leo by expanding workforce education programs at Saint Leo University and supporting infrastructure improvements in the Town of St. Leo. The funding, included...
Missing woman found dead at McDonald’s parking lot in Tampa
Deputies are investigating after a missing woman was found dead in a vehicle Sunday morning.
