Lakeland FL

A Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurant on Highway 27 in Polk County was ordered to discontinue operations on Jan. 20, 2026, following a routine food inspection that documented six violations, including rodent droppings in multiple locations throughout the facility, according to Florida Department of Business and...

A retired Navy SEAL who once served with SEAL Team 6 is recovering after being seriously injured in a deadly five-car crash near Lake Wales.

Brandon has evolved from a sleepy Tampa suburb into a legitimate dining destination of its own. Alongside chains and long‑time locals, newer chef‑driven spots, creative fast‑casual joints, and polished neighborhood restaurants have moved in. These five relatively new or newly buzz‑worthy places are among the best...

SUN CITY CENTER, Fla. - A Citrus Springs man was arrested after trying to make an illegal U-turn that caused a serious crash on I-75 near the Hillsborough - Manatee County line Monday afternoon. The Florida Highway Patrol said Julio Dones Rosa, 45, of Citrus Springs, was arrested for reckless...

Portions of Highway 640 and Highway 55 were shut down Tuesday afternoon while crews respond to a vegetation fire.

The Lakeland Police Department is stepping up efforts to curb crashes on city roads. It’s the decision to speed up rather than stop that Lakeland police said they are trying to prevent. The city currently has 23 red-light cameras watching busy intersections, and four more are being added. Last...

A routine drive in Winter Haven turned into a criminal case on Friday after a pickup truck went airborne over railroad tracks and hit a 34-year-old woman, according to police. The woman who was struck suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene, while the driver was promptly taken into custody. Witnesses...

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Publix Pharmacy is offering a discount card program on select weight loss drugs. The savings are offered for eligible Publix Pharmacy customers on select GLP-1 therapies, Publix announced. The prescriptions included in the savings are: Publix customers can speak with their pharmacist to learn...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Monday afternoon pursuit across Polk County ended in a messy crash and a foot race through a cow pasture after two men allegedly tried to outrun multiple law enforcement agencies. The incident began around noon on February 9, 2026, when Lake Wales Police spotted...

Dining out is a simple pleasure for many Polk County residents — but it also comes with trust that local restaurants are maintaining safe and sanitary kitchens. As inspectors make their rounds in the new year, these visits serve as reminders for establishments to uphold food safety standards that protect diners and...