20-Year-Old Davenport Woman Dies After Fiery Single-Vehicle Crash
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — A 20-year-old woman from Davenport died late Friday night following a single-vehicle crash along Osceola-Polk Line Road, according to information released by the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened at approximately 11:53 p.m. on February 6 along Osceola-Polk Line Road, east of Heritage...
Man killed in early Sunday I-75 crash in Columbia County
A 47-year-old man from Lakeland was killed early Sunday when he was struck by a car on I-75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Tampa Bay’s Bark in the Park event celebrates 49 years of helping animals in...
TAMPA, Fla. - Today is a day for the dogs in Tampa Bay. "We’re so lucky to be able to do this for 49 years in a row. I mean, and the turnout still grows every single year. So that's so incredible. We are very thankful for this community," Regan Blessinger with the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, said.
Suspect illegally in the U.S. from Turkey arrested and charged with five felonies
A suspect who is in the country illegally from Turkey was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office after fleeing from a Sheriff’s deputy in a Corvette and then concealing himself inside drywall in a motel room. On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Ege Bilgin, DOB 9/18/1992, was driving...
One person dead following motorcycle crash in Florida
FLORIDA — A 35-year-old man died after being ejected from his motorcycle during a crash in Polk County on Saturday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the crash occurred shortly before 3 p.m. at the intersection of Waverly Road and Hodge Street. The motorcyclist, identified as...
Deputies: 35-year-old motorcyclist dead after being ejected during Polk County crash
WAVERLY, Fla. — A motorcyclist is dead after he was ejected from his bike following a Polk County crash, deputies say. The Polk County Sheriff's Office said this happened before 3 p.m. Saturday when 35-year-old David Durham was driving his motorcycle westbound in the area of Waverly Road and Hodge Street in Waverly,...
Fewer people drink alcohol, surplus reported
Americans are drinking far less than they used to, reshaping how bars and breweries operate in the Tampa Bay area. FOX 13's Blake DeVine.
Lake Gibson High alums participating in Super Bowl
Lake Gibson High School is keeping an extra close eye on this year's Super Bowl. Multiple graduates are taking part in the big game this Sunday. FOX 13's Mark Skol Jr. reports.
Pre-hospital blood transfusions possible in Pasco County, giving patients fighting chance
Pasco Fire Rescue launched a new blood transfusion program to help patients on the way to the hospital. The agency is one of the first in the Tampa Bay area to incorporate this program into first responders’ calls. Data shows the faster a person receives blood when it’s needed...
LJSD 272 Floats Four-Day School Week
The idea of moving to a four-day work week keeps stunning and confusing the masses of the Lakeland Community. An email was sent out to staff and students on Feb 6, holding a survey on whether they would want to have this schedule. Moving the starting day to August 24th and ending day June 10th.

















