A Hidden Florida Gem Where Crab Cakes Steal the Show
Perched on the shores of Lake Howard, Old Man Frank’s is the kind of Florida find you almost want to keep secret. The vibe is unfussy and lakeside-lazy, yet the seafood comes out bold, briny, and craveable – especially the crab cakes that locals whisper about like treasure. Whether you dock your boat or drop in from...
Food needs spike across Tampa Bay as demand reaches critical levels
The need for food is being felt more acutely than ever across Tampa Bay, with organizations say crisis after crisis pushes families deeper into hunger.
FDLE Continues Search for Missing Woman Last Seen in Bartow
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) continues to investigate the disappearance of Samantha Fiddler. Fiddler went missing in Bartow, Florida, on November 19, 2016. She was 29 years old and had moved from Alberta, Canada, to Florida earlier that year to pursue a career in wrestling and entertainment.
Wesley Chapel Teen Reported Missing This Morning Has Been Located Safe
Domonik Linton, 14, from Wesley Chapel, was reported missing on November 18, 2025. He was last seen early that morning in the Veridian Wy. area. He was wearing a black hoodie, black sweatpants, white socks, and black slides.
Booming agritourism business helps small Florida farms
LAKELAND, Fla. — More farmers and ranchers are embracing agritourism opportunities on their properties. It’s a way to incorporate recreation and educational experiences. The agritourism industry has helped generate billions in Florida alone, according to the latest census of agriculture. What started as a strawberry...
ICE wants custody of man from Mexico who has been in U.S. for 15...
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has placed a hold on a Plant City man who was stopped for driving without a license. A deputy spotted 46-year-old Celestino Bautista Santiago speeding in Webster around 2:55 p.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. Radar confirmed...
Brandon school adds library for blind and visually impaired students
BRANDON, Fla. - Mann Middle School in Brandon unveiled a special library for blind and visually impaired students Wednesday. Media Specialist Nicolette Dewsbury said it was "heartbreaking" to see her students with normal eyesight check out books while visually impaired students did not have any options for books. The...
Ben Mallah is selling his Belleair Shore mansion for $35 million
Local real estate mogul Ben Mallah is selling his Belleair Shore Mansion for $35 million. The 20,000-square-foot property at 1700 Gulf Blvd. features 10 bedrooms and 11-and-a-half bathrooms on a 1.17-acre waterfront lot. Mallah bought the house for $16.5 million in 2019, breaking a record for the most expensive sale...
57 Missing Children Recovered in Tampa Bay as Part of Statewide Rescue Operation
On November 17, 2025, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the completion of 'Operation Home for the Holidays.' This child recovery initiative was led by the U.S. Marshals Service. The operation resulted in the location or safe recovery of 122 missing children. Officials stated that this was a...
Talbot House Revises Its Memorial Boulevard Plan — Neighbors Say It’s Not Enough
Talbot House Ministries has revised its proposal for a new shelter and social-services campus on East Memorial Boulevard, shifting the footprint westward and reorienting the building to face North Ingraham Avenue instead of Memorial. The nonprofit presented its revised site plan to the Lakeland Planning & Zoning...
