Lakeland FL

A late night walk home from work ended with a frightening encounter for a Florida man after authorities say he was confronted by a group of young men who allegedly robbed him at gunpoint for a vape pen. The incident unfolded around 9:36 p.m. in Winter Haven, Florida, according to...

PALATKA, FL — A Palatka man who was the target of a private vigilante sting operation has been arrested on multiple felony child exploitation charges following a multi-week, independent forensic investigation by local police. Caleb Steven Roberts was located and arrested on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Hillsborough Cou

The Frances Langford Promenade has been one of Lakeland’s defining landmarks for nearly a century. But city officials say the 98-year-old structure is showing signs of age — and Hurricane Milton may have accelerated problems. Lakeland has received a $79,827 grant from the National Park Service’s Emergency Supplemental.

A woman is dead after deputies said she was hit by a vehicle while operating an e-bike Tuesday night.

Nadi Jabari HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – There are bad days, and then there is the...

TAMPA, Fla. — The 4th of July, or Independence Day, is commemorating the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain in 1776 and establishing the United States of America. It is often celebrated with family and friend gatherings, barbeques, parades and fireworks. Tampa Bay is ready for the holiday with...

If you're searching for something to do this long weekend, WUSF has your back. From a mix between a 5K and a musical festival to the St. Pete Pride parade and festival, here are six events you can check out this weekend. Happening from Friday to Sunday at Historic Derby...

Lakeland Regional Health has been designated as a level I trauma center, the highest possible tier for trauma care.

BARTOW, Fla. — Officials with Polk County Public Schools say the district is in critical need of more bus drivers. The district hopes to fill about 70 positions by the end of summer break. Transportation Operations Director George Millar has worked in public school transportation for more than 30...

A Florida woman was arrested after deputies say they discovered 28 bags of fentanyl concealed inside her body following a traffic stop in Polk County. According to KNOE, 48-year-old Gina Redding drove past a roadblock that had been established by utility crews working on power lines. Authorities said Redding bypassed a