Plant City family welcomes baby born at 8:27 a.m. on 8/27
A Plant City family now has a special affinity for the number 27 after their baby was born at exactly 8:27 a.m. on August 27.
Winter Haven Dentistry Expands Denture Services for Local Patients
Winter Haven Family & Cosmetic Dentistry has announced an expansion of its restorative dental services, with an increased focus on dentures in Winter Haven, FL. The update comes as more patients seek practical tooth-replacement options that support everyday functions such as eating and speaking while addressing the lon
Polk County free tutoring program prepares to expand services
AUBURNDALE, Fla. — These days, hiring a tutor can be an expensive endeavor for many families. But in Polk County, AmeriCorps Polk Reads is helping take that cost off their shoulders by providing free tutoring to students across the district. Volunteer Michele Moken, who is in her second year...
Trimak Building Systems Moves HQ to Lakeland, Adding 50 Jobs
Trimak Building Systems Inc. relocated its headquarters to a new facility at 4350 County Line Rd on Lakeland’s west side, anchored within the newly constructed Trimak Industrial Center near Lakeland Linder International Airport. Job Creation: The move brings roughly 50 high-paying manufacturing and engineering roles to
Living On Social Security Is Actually Possible In This Quiet, Affordable Florida Town
Most people assume that living comfortably in Florida requires either a trust fund or a willingness to share a studio apartment with four roommates and a very understanding cat. Bartow, tucked quietly into the heart of Polk County, is here to prove that assumption completely wrong. Let’s start with the...
Man arrested on 6 counts of attempted murder in Lakeland
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on six counts of attempted murder after a shooting in Lakeland, police say. Just after 11 p.m. on Aug. 14, officers with the Lakeland Police Department were called to a residence in the Westgate area of Lakeland for reports of a shooting. Someone had reportedly shot into a side bedro
Mulberry Woman Wanted In Hillsborough County Arrested By Polk County Deputies
Amber Alexis Watson-Restrepo POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 35-year-old Mulberry woman wanted on outstanding warrants...
Illegal Auburndale U-Turn Ends With Arrest Of Orlando Woman On Stalking Warrant
Andrea Anet Fernandez POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A routine traffic stop in Polk County led...
Dengue fever cases rise in Tampa Bay as health officials target disease-carrying mosquitoes
TAMPA, Fla. — Health officials across the Tampa Bay area are stepping up mosquito control efforts as the number of locally acquired dengue fever cases continues to rise. Hillsborough County says it recorded its first positive dengue fever test from an insect monitoring trap in July. Since then, 30 people have been conf
Early PM storms scatter inland Wednesday
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — After a mostly sunny morning, a few clouds build this afternoon. The first few showers will pop up near I-75 between 12 and 1 pm. Storms will build and scatter inland through the day, with the heaviest rain mainly in Polk and Highlands counties this evening. Temps will warm into the […]
