Lakeland FL

DUNEDIN, Fla. (WFLA) — Officers from Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission conducted a “Speed is a No-No” operation at Honeymoon Island State Park. Over the Labor Day weekend, officers focused on enforcing safe driving speeds, protecting park visitors, and...

The Velvet Swan, a new cocktail lounge, will open on December 1st, 2025, at 125 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801. According to owner Jeremiah Joaquim, who spoke with Business Debut, the lounge will offer a classy yet approachable nightlife experience for professionals, creatives, and mature audiences. Joaquim...

The SPCA of Tampa Bay has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges stemming from their treatment of a pig named “Waddles."

FLORIDA — Florida’s new school bus cameras, which capture drivers who pass a bus while its stop arm is out, is now the focus of a new class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges Polk County’s bus cameras are a money-making “scheme” that uses the cover of student safety to generate “large-scale revenue,” according to...

WESLEY CHAPEL — In an area where development runs rampant and big rambling trucks and new homes and businesses are popping up everywhere, Wesley Chapel is getting a little piece of, well, peace. The Southwest Florida Water Management District announced its Governing Board has approved the purchase of the...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office shared video showing detectives removing illegal gambling machines from an Auburndale store as part of a countywide bust.

A Mulberry man is facing multiple felony charges and an immigration hold after allegedly blocking a CSX train and assaulting a deputy and police K-9.

TAMPA, Fla. — Florida law enforcement officials announced the arrest of 10 people linked to stealing $650,000 worth of diesel fuel from gas stations across the state. Sheriff Chad Chronister said Operation Van Diesel started about six months ago when gas stations had discrepancies of fuel on hand. Deputies...

RUSKIN, Fla. (WFLA) — A dog is now getting treatment at the Pet Resource Center after it was found dumped on the side of a Ruskin road with their feet tied together. According to Hillsborough County, animal control responded to a report on Wednesday that someone tied a dog’s front legs together and back legs […]

Gloria's Restaurant at 4816 Hwy 17 N in Bowling Green, Hardee County, FL, was issued a warning by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation after inspectors found 19 violations during an Aug. 7 inspection. The homey eatery, which serves familiar American standards including breakfast dishes,...