Healing: For Many Lakelanders, The Road to Mental Health Is a Slog
Mental health care in Lakeland is hard to access — and costly. The Florida problem — as described by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). 1 in 5 U.S. adults experiences mental illness each year. An estimated 796,000 adults in Florida didn’t get needed mental health care...
Man here illegally charged with battery after striking deputy: Polk County Sheriff’s Office
The Polk County Sheriff's Office said a man here illegally from Venezuela has been charged with battery after striking a deputy while trying to flee a traffic stop.
VIDEO: Severe winds, hailstorm rip through Lakeland and surrounding area
Severe weather impacted the area surrounding southwestern Lakeland on Saturday, as officials warned residents to be cautious of hail and strong winds.
Polk County approves no-boating zones, designated swim areas of 3 lakes
Polk County Commissioners have passed a resolution establishing vessel exclusion zones for designated swim areas in certain areas of three lakes.
690 – STALK HUNTING BUCK BEDS with Derek Norwood
Derek Norwood hunts extreme terrain, in extreme ways. Derek is well-known in his home state of Florida for being extremely consistent in taking down top-tier bucks for his area. We traveled to Plant City, FL, to Derek's shop to sit down and talk about his life in the woods. Some of the topics include: - The bucks in...
‘Enraged’ Florida woman beats puppy, covers it in pickle juice, hot sauce: police
A puppy was left unable to walk properly and covered in pickle juice and hot sauce after an incident at a Clearwater apartment Thursday, according to an arrest affidavit.
10 Tampa Bay Late Morning at 10:30 am
10 Tampa Bay is keeping you informed, prepared and connected with the latest news and weather headlines for your Monday, May 26, 2025.
Venezuelan national arrested for battery on officer after traffic stop in Florida
WAHNETA, Fla. (CBS12) — An illegal immigrant from Venezuela was arrested after a traffic stop ended with the suspect getting tased. The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said the arrest happened just after midnight on May 25, when a deputy sheriff noticed a Pontiac G6 with an expired registration sticker on Rifle...
Man bitten by gator tries to steal gun from cop car, shot by Polk...
The Polk County Sheriff said deputies shot a man after he charged at them with garden shears and tried to steal a gun from a patrol car. The man had also been bitten by a gator minutes before.
Memorial Day 2025: Bay Area remembrance events honoring fallen heroes
TAMPA, Fla. - Numerous events are being held across the Tampa Bay area this Memorial Day, honoring service members who gave their lives for our country. Here's a look at some of the ceremonies scheduled for Monday. Tampa. Downtown Tampa ceremony. MacDill Park, 100 N Ashley Dr., Tampa. 11 a.m.
