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Ezekiel Williams POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A former Polk County sheriff’s deputy found himself on...

Interstate Crunch: Two Semi-Trucks Collide on I-75 After Traffic Comes to a Sudden Halt (FHP)...

TAMPA, FL — An extraordinary three hour rainfall event has impacted the Tampa Bay region through Tuesday evening, with radar estimated accumulations reaching 4.6 inches north of Tampa and 4.2 inches across the northeast Tampa corridor as of the 8:00 PM snapshot. The three hour rainfall map issued by Tampa Bay Weather s

LARGO, FL — A remarkable and visually stunning lightning strike was captured in Largo, Florida, as a powerful bolt made direct contact with the cross atop a local church during active storm activity over the Tampa Bay region. The photograph documents the precise moment of the lightning strike with extraordinary clarity

Lake Wales leaders are weighing roughly $10 million in public-safety upgrades as 911 calls climb, debating a package that would renovate the aging police annex and move a long-discussed Fire Station No. 3 closer to reality. City staff has been briefing commissioners this spring as part of a broader capital plan meant t

During Tuesday's Polk County Commission meeting, Commissioner Michael Scott of District 5 talked about the improvements he's seen at the shelter. Scott noted that other improvements include improved food storage options, enhanced ventilation and improved air circulation among other things. Meanwhile, animal welfare adv

A 52-acre tract near the Green Swamp could open to residential and business development under a Polk City annexation and rezoning proposal as growth continues spreading through northern Polk County. The proposal would bring approximately 52.42 acres near 5234 Duey Road into Polk City limits while changing the property’

A drunk driving suspect was arrested after swerving across the road and almost sideswiping another driver, before pulling over at the entrance to Water Oak in Lady Lake. An officer observed 21-year-old Shaniah Takirra Damu Bernadin of Dundee traveling 64 miles per hour in a 55-mph zone at the south end of Lady Lake aro

A man charged with fatally shooting his girlfriend's stepfather in Plant City earlier this month was denied bond after going before a judge.

A teacher in Hillsborough County is under investigation for a disturbing and racially-charged display in the classroom. The incident happened on Monday and parents are describing the situation as harmful, ugly, and egregious.