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Police arrested a Taco Bell employee in Polk County after he allegedly pointed a gun at a woman during a verbal altercation.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 38-year-old Lakeland woman is behind bars this week following a credit card investigation that spanned local law enforcement agencies. Katherine Francisco was taken into custody on Thursday afternoon after deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office caught up with her at a residence on Leelon Road in northeast Lakeland.

Healthcare hiring is strong across Hillsborough County right now, with opportunities ranging from travel therapy to local care management and clinical support roles. Here are some of the best current openings:

Was a Florida man arrested after Polk County fire marshals discovered 600 gallons of unleaded gasoline stored in an above-ground swimming pool in his backyard? No, that's not true: The claim originated on a Facebook page that acknowledges its posts are "satire and parody stories." Other social media accounts copy and repost the content without the satire disclaimer.

Tucked along East Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland, Florida, Jimbo’s Pit Bar BQ has been serving up smoky, saucy goodness since 1964. This no-frills BBQ joint has earned a loyal following of locals and out-of-towners alike, pulling in a 4.5-star rating from over 1,600 reviews. From fall-off-the-bone ribs to homemade...

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. Windy weather continues Wednesday, and there is a Small Craft Advisory for boaters through Thursday afternoon. Wednesday should start with mostly cloudy to partly sunny skies....

LAKELAND, Fla. — The Central Florida Sharks cheerleading program started two years ago. It has grown and now has close to 80 cheerleaders competing across multiple age groups. What You Need To Know. The Central Florida Sharks are a youth recreation cheerleading program with four team across multiple age...

LAKELAND, Florida - The Polk County Sheriff's Office will join local organizations to honor fallen officers at the 38th Annual Polk County Peace Officers' Memorial Service on May 7, 2026. The event, held at the Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial in Lakeland Veterans Park, will pay tribute to 37 law enforcement and corrections officers who died in the line of duty while serving the citizens...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A morning commute on I-4 turned into a scene of twisted metal and heavy cleanup today after a semi-truck slammed into a highway divider and vaulted over the concrete. The incident occurred in Polk County at approximately 10:10 AM near Milepost 57, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — An FHP trooper captured the moment a motorcyclist was thrown off his bike by a speeding driver attempting to pass him on I-4 in Hillsborough County. It happened just before 7:20 p.m. Saturday on Interstate 4 near N Branch Forbes Road in Plant City. The...