Armed convicted felon tells Winter Haven police he was requested to hold the drugs...
A man who is accused of stealing a vehicle and having a gun and drugs could face felony life charges because he is a convicted felon. Winter Haven police said they received a call about 8 p.m. Saturday from a man reporting a stolen vehicle. The victim said he was...
Double Trouble: Lakeland Traffic Stop Leads To “BOGO” Apprehended For Polk County Deputies
A routine traffic check near Lakeland on Sunday night developed into a “Buy One Get One” arrest for Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy Ellerbe, resulting in the arrest of two people on various offenses. On June 22nd, around 10:35 p.m., a vehicle was pulled over near the intersection...
Restaurant Roundup: Meet your new favorite Lakeland restaurants
Dining in Lakeland is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way. From izakaya to ice cream, bookmark this page to keep in the know about all the new restaurants coming to town.
Meth-odical Mayhem: Haines City Man’s “One Second” Finger-Wagging Plea Leads To Drug Bust
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A routine traffic stop took an unexpected turn Wednesday evening when a Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputy, recognizing a driver with a suspended license, found himself in a brief, finger-wagging pursuit that ultimately led to drug charges. At approximately 8:00 PM on Wednesday,...
‘They’re circling’: Father, son rescued after jet ski breaks down in alligator-infested waters
A father and son were rescued Wednesday after their jet ski broke down in alligator-infested waters.
Massive BBQ and seafood festival comes to Lakeland Square Mall this Saturday
Get ready to eat, shop, and enjoy some of the best music and eats in Tampa Bay. Local favorite Saturday Shoppes is hosting a first-of-its-kind extravaganza this Saturday, with the inaugural Smoke & Seafood Festival. The food-filled extravaganza is bringing a sprawling market and music festival to Lakeland, showcasing...
60 ‘critically missing’ children rescued, 8 people arrested
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) - U.S. Marshals, with the help of several law enforcement agencies, rescued 60 missing children. The “critically missing” children were rescued from Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties in Florida. They ranged in age from 9 to 17. According to the U.S. Marshals, “critically...
Feeding Tampa Bay’s #SNAPChallenge highlights growing burden of grocery prices
Feeding Tampa Bay's #SNAPChallenge highlights growing burden of grocery prices. Nonprofit warns proposed federal budget cuts could heighten food insecurity in our area.
There will soon be a new way for wildlife to migrate over Interstate 4
Interstate 4 is getting its first overpass that will help panthers, bears and other critters cross one of the biggest barriers to the Florida Wildlife Corridor. The construction site is a forlorn patch of weeds in Polk County. It's sandwiched between a warehouse on one side and Florida Polytechnic University's...
Developer seeks to revive 4 long-neglected historic Winter Haven buildings at city’s core
A local developer is moving forward with an ambitious plan to restore four of Winter Haven's oldest historic buildings to their former glory after a decade or more of being left to deteriorate. Grand Central Cooperative LLC, a partnership managed by Winter Haven resident Jeff Donalson, in conjunction with real estate...
