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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Traffic was already crawling along Northbound I-75 Monday afternoon as drivers tried to navigate past a vehicle fire near the Sun City Center exit. But at approximately 4:30 PM, the slow commute turned into a scene of wreckage near the 235 Milepost. According to Florida...

In what appears to be another shameless act to draw attention to himself and his so-called gubernatorial campaign, James Fishback attempted to crash Lt. Governor Jay Collins' weekend rally in Hillsborough County, but was quickly escorted out by Florida Troopers after receiving a trespassing warning. During an...

A well known marine developer says it will conserve Rattlesnake Key. Court settlements and the company’s record in other parts of the country have environmentalists in doubt. SSA Marine sparked outrage last month when it announced plans to build a large cruise ship port in the 328-acre Knott-Cowen tract—with promises...

A new report tells of the impacts of AI data centers in Florida. Chris Young reports on an environmental group laying out the potential impacts of data centers on Florida communities. In Ybor City, concerned residents hold a “Barrio Walk” to warn about ICE activities. Leah Burdick reports...

Listen to 99.5 QYK All week long for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Brantley Gilbert at the Strawberry Festival. The Festivities at the Strawberry Festival kicks off on February 26th through March 8th, 2026 in Plant City, Florida. Each spring, the Florida Strawberry Festival® rolls out the red carpet to...

Johnny Bernard Neal, Jr. is honored for his lasting impact as an educator, mentor, and band director whose dedication shaped generations of students in Winter Haven. Mr. Neal served as band director at Jewett High School from 1953 to 1968 and continued his work as a music educator and band director following the...

Strawberry farmers are getting a better idea of losses now that frost damage is appearing days later.

The Winter Haven Police Department is mourning the loss of a retired K-9 who served the agency for seven years.

North Port fire rescue responded to a 10-acre fire that threatened homes over the weekend. It started from a spark from a grill. North Port is under a burn ban, and while grilling is allowed, North Port Fire Rescue said they continue to respond to daily illegal burns. Citrus, Hernando...

A 21-foot Carolina skiff moves through shallow, clear water in lower Tampa Bay. There isn’t a cloud in the sky. The boat belongs to Reed Smith, owner of Calusa Oyster Company. “Somebody who’s grown up here loves a real briny oyster, and then because of the nature of the...