Mulberry food hall works to build momentum nearly a year after opening
MULBERRY, Fla. — Mulberry’s first food hall is nearing its first year in operation as city leaders and business owners work to build momentum behind a redevelopment effort they say is already bringing new activity to the city. Depot 303, a city-owned food hall, was designed to attract...
Polk County Sheriff’s Log
Deputies responded to a residence on Polk 691 near Nunley in reference to wires being removed from heat and air units. Bradley Crawford, 31, of Mena was arrested by an officer with Probation Parole on a Drug Court Sanction, a Parole Hold, and Bond Revocation. Jazzmyn Hoskin, 29, of Mena...
Tampa Bay Set For Weekend 101-Degree Heat Index And Clockwork Storms
Tampa Bay Area Weather Outlook (TFP) TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay area is heading...
Painkillers Swapped For Saline: Tampa Bay Nurse Sentenced To Federal Prison For Stealing Patient...
Healthcare Source: TFP File Photo TAMPA, Fla. – A Seminole nurse is heading to federal...
‘Wild Close Calls’: Florida Police Release Red-Light Camera Footage, Leaving Local Drivers Stunned
It only takes a split second for a routine drive to turn into a crash. That’s part of the reason a compilation of red-light camera footage released in Lakeland, Florida, is generating so much discussion online. Shared on Reddit under the title “Red-Light Cameras in Lakeland Are Catching Some Wild Close Calls Lately,” t
There’s A Classic Florida Drive-In Theater Where Every Evening Feels Like A Trip Back...
Tucked along New Tampa Highway in Lakeland, Florida, Silver Moon Drive-In Theatre has been transporting moviegoers back to a simpler, more magical era since 1948. With its two big screens, friendly staff, and wallet-friendly prices, this beloved spot has earned a 4.7-star rating from thousands of happy visitors. Whethe
Pedestrians and Drivers beware: Polk County among nation’s most dangerous places
It is an incredibly frustrating and sobering reality. For years, national traffic safety studies like Smart Growth America’s Dangerous by Design report have consistently placed the Lakeland-Winter Haven metropolitan area right in the hot zone—often ranking among the top 10 or 20 deadliest metro areas in the entire coun
Tampa, Sarasota and Lakeland rank among nation’s deadliest metro areas for pedestrians, study finds
TAMPA, Fla. - A recent report on pedestrian safety ranks three Bay Area metros among the deadliest in the nation. Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition recently released a 2026 study that argues roads are "dangerous by design" and prioritize vehicle speed and convenience. "And what that...
Tampa Bay area events this weekend: Beetlejuice, fringe festival and seafood galore
If you're searching for something to do this long weekend, WUSF has your back. From an event to satisfy seafood cravings to fringe performances, here are seven things you can check out across the Tampa Bay area this weekend. The iconic rock band Evanescence will perform on Friday at 7...
Community to honor father turned social justice advocate who died last month
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — The Tampa Bay community is set to honor the life of a father turned social justice advocate. Andrew Joseph Jr. was the father of Andrew Joespeh III. The 14-year-old was struck and killed crossing I-4 after being kicked out of the Florida State Fair in 2014.
