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A man was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run crash in Central Florida. The post Man Arrested for Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .

Erika Mayer (PCSO) POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Palmetto woman faces multiple charges after deputies...

The Auburndale Chamber of Commerce is beyond proud to present the incredible young ladies who will be representing our beautiful city over the coming year. These ambassadors embody the spirit, grace, and heart of Auburndale!. Please join us in congratulating our new royalty:. The 2026 Royal Court. Miss Auburndale: Brie

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Law enforcement officers across the country are facing a growing mental health crisis, with suicides continuing to outpace line-of-duty deaths in many years. Now, a group of Bay Area first responders is hoping to change that. A first-of-its-kind mental health and resiliency program at St. Petersburg

WINTER HAVEN, Florida - A burglary in Winter Haven resulted in the arrest of two individuals on Monday evening, May 18, 2026, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a home on Trinity Circle NW after the homeowner received a security alert indicating unlawful activity. The victim identifie

Something interesting is happening in Pasco County, and the people doing it aren’t exactly broadcasting it to the world. Floridians who’ve watched their rent double or triple over the past few years are discovering Dade City, and they’re keeping it relatively quiet because nobody wants to ruin a good thing.

Chaotic online-organized "teen takeovers" and street brawls are disrupting communities and overwhelming law enforcement nationwide. Federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C. are combatting the trend by criminally prosecuting the parents of participating minors for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Polk County S

TAMPA, Fla. – Venture X®, a leading premium coworking and flexible office brand, has expanded its footprint into the Tampa Bay Area with the opening of a new location in Westshore. Located at 3031 N. Rocky Point Drive W, Suite 600 within the Harborview Plaza building, the 30,000-square-foot space delivers a modern, hos

BARTOW, Fla. - A new pedestrian bridge under construction over State Road 60 in Bartow is drawing praise from local business owners and city leaders for its potential to improve safety and connectivity. The project will bridge gaps within the regional trail network and help the city seek an official...

FLORIDA — A 42-year-old Winter Haven man was killed early Monday morning in a multi-vehicle crash on State Road 570 in Polk County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened around 6:10 a.m. on westbound SR-570 and involved a tractor-trailer, a Toyota sedan and a Ford pickup truck towing