Logistics company is laying off 203 employees at Lakeland facility
Layoffs by DHL Supply Chain at an IKEA customer fulfillment center will impact 203 employees in Lakeland. The logistics and transportation company reported the cuts in a WARN notice Feb 9 to the Florida Department of Commerce. The first employee separations were expected on April 13, said the notice submitted in...
Highway 60 Horror Near Lake Wales as 5-Car Pileup Kills Four
A retired Navy SEAL who once served with SEAL Team 6 is recovering after a violent five‑car crash on State Road 60 east of Lake Wales that left four people dead and several others injured. The chain‑reaction collision sent multiple victims to area hospitals, shut down the highway for hours and left friends saying the...
Six-Year Prison Term For Winter Haven Man In Multi-Million Dollar Gambling Tax Scam
TAMPA, Fla. – A federal judge has handed down a sentence of six years and six months to Timothy Smith, Winter Haven, for his role in a sophisticated tax fraud operation that attempted to swindle the government out of millions. U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday delivered the sentence following Smith’s guilty plea...
Polk County construction workers freed driver trapped under vehicle after crash with dump truck:...
MULBERRY, Fla. - A deadly crash in Polk County is under investigation. It happened shortly after 8 p.m. on Wednesday on Church Ave. near Carter Road in Mulberry. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, a dump truck hauling millings from the road construction taking place on Church Ave. made a U-turn from...
Six charged in $7.8 million cargo theft operation targeting unattended semi trucks
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against six members of an organized cargo theft group that targeted dozens of parked semi trucks. On February 12, Uthmeier announced that charges of Grand Theft and Conspiracy to Commit Grand Theft had been filed against the following individuals: Officials...
Several Tampa Bay cities ranked among US News’ ‘Best Places to Live in Florida’
Several Tampa Bay cities were among U.S. News' "Best Places to Live in Florida in 2025-2026."
Boil water notice for parts of Pinellas, foreclosure filed against St. Pete apartments and...
Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here's what you need to know today. The day will start with areas of dense fog. We have a chance of isolated showers today as a weak cold front moves into the area. Highs will be in the 70s this afternoon with lows in the upper...
Tampa Bay area under high fire alert as 2 Pasco schools cancel Wednesday classes
Severe drought conditions across the Tampa Bay area have sparked a rash of wildfires, leading to multiple property losses and local school cancelations. All Bay Area counties are currently under a mandatory burn ban. Outdoor burning of any kind—including yard waste and trash—is strictly prohibited. Lingering smoke...
Florida ‘Granny Flat’ bill could expand backyard housing in Tampa Bay area
TAMPA, Fla. - A Florida Senate bill unanimously approved last week would require cities and counties to allow accessory dwelling units in single-family neighborhoods, potentially expanding backyard housing throughout the Tampa Bay area. What we know:. Supporters say the measure could help address Florida’s affordable...
Lakeland’s Circle B Choked With Dead Tilapia After Brutal Cold Snap
Visitors out for a winter walk at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland got a harsh dose of reality when they looked out over the west side of Lake Hancock: thousands of dead fish, almost all tilapia, lining the marsh edge. The shoreline is now slick with carcasses, the air thick with a rotting smell, and black and turkey...
