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Previous coverage: ‘This should be a crime’: Father of paramedic injured in ambulance crash asks for arrest POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Polk County first responders came together earlier this week to support a paramedic who was critically injured in a crash earlier this month. John Parris, a 32-year-old firefighter...

A retail theft occurred at the CVS store at 5010 Florida Ave South in Lakeland. The female suspect stole several items including diapers, baby wipes, and kids toys totaling $229.31. She then fled the scene in a red mid-size SUV, possibly a Kia Sportage. If you have any information about...

Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here's what you need to know today. The morning will start out mild. A few showers may still be around, mainly south of Tampa Bay early. The cold front will move south and away. Get the full forecast here. Check your hour-by-hour forecast here | Share...

The only "onlookers" gawking at the alligator were the collection of people that gathered online to watch the fabricated video.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Tuesday morning gathering involving alcohol and inhalants spiraled into violence this week, leaving one man shot and a 28-year-old suspect facing a litany of felonies, including attempted second-degree murder. The incident occurred during the early morning hours of Dec. 16 at a residence on...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Some Duke Energy customers across the Bay Area say they’re doing a double-take after opening their electric bills this month and finding unexpected deposits added on top of what they already owe. Several customers told FOX 13 they are being charged deposits that are sometimes...

POLK COUNTY, FL – A Winter Haven man is facing a first-degree felony charge after deputies say he stabbed another man multiple times during an early-morning altercation at a local bar. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 33-year-old Tylor Scott Hartzog shortly after 1 a.m. Wednesday, December 17, following a ...

Lakeland officials clashed over who should be footing the bill for nearly $70 million needed in stormwater drainage and lake water quality projects. The City Commission voted 6-0 on Dec. 15 to deny the a proposal that would have nearly doubled the stormwater utility fee rate while simultaneously changing how the fee...

Over half of U.S. homes — and 85% of homes in Tampa Bay — lost value in the past year, according to Zillow. Why it matters: The national figure, 53%, is the highest since 2012, but the vast majority of homeowners still "have plenty to feel good about," the real estate site reports.

Good evening, Tampa Bay. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. The morning will start out mild. A few showers may still be around, mainly south of Tampa Bay early. The cold front will move south and...