St. Pete business offering place for artists, small-batch producers
The Merchant is a purveyor of local goods located in downtown St. Petersburg, known for showcasing handmade products and art created by Tampa Bay–area makers. The shop opened to provide local artists, small-batch producers, and craftspeople a place to sell their work in a curated, community-driven setting. Located...
10 Shots Fired: Winter Haven Man Tests Gun, But Fails Probation Check
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – An investigation underway by Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputies near midnight on Tuesday was interrupted by approximately 10 gunshots nearby, prompting a secondary investigation. Deputies shifted focus to the source of the sound. A witness at the scene reported seeing a man wearing...
LPD’s Officer Mumbauer-Bardwell & K-9 Summit Earn Top Honors at National Trials!
Last week, Officer Morgan Mumbauer-Bardwell and K-9 Summit represented Region 1 at the USPCA National Field Trials in Manatee County. Among 72 teams from across the country, they placed 12th overall and were part of the regional four-person team that earned 1st place!. Congratulations to Officer Mumbauer-Bardwell and...
2 Teens Die in Rollover Crash After Their Car Attempted to Pass Another Vehicle:...
Two teenagers were killed and several others were hospitalized after a two-car collision on Florida’s State Road 33. The crash occurred around 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, when a 16-year-old girl driving a 2008 Toyota Scion tried to pass another vehicle in a designated no-passing zone, according to the Orlando...
Polk County Sheriff Judd: Woman Jailed After Violating Florida ‘Halo Law’ During Boyfriend’s Arrest
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd delivered a pointed warning Wednesday after a 25-year-old woman, Adamaris Nalosco, was arrested for interfering with a traffic stop, becoming a cautionary example of Florida’s recently enacted “Halo Law.”. Nalosco was taken into custody after she allegedly...
First phase of water restrictions to take effect across the greater Tampa Bay region
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is declaring a "phase one water shortage." That means any water use that is considered "wasteful and unnecessary" is prohibited. It could be anything from too much lawn watering to leaving a hose running. Those new rules start Dec. 1. What it doesn't do...
Wanted Woman Surrenders After Standoff With Polk County Deputies In Lake Wales
LAKE WALES, Fla. – A 56-year-old woman with an outstanding felony warrant was taken into custody Saturday morning following a brief but noisy standoff with Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputies. Holly Britt Allen, of Lake Wales, was wanted on serious charges, including Armed Burglary in a Dwelling, Grand Theft...
Florida’s first ‘indoor’ u-pick citrus farm opens in Polk County
Polk County family is launching what they say is Florida’s first "indoor" u-pick citrus farm, offering visitors the chance to pick fruit without the bugs or weather concerns that typically come with the experience.
Tampa Bay family wins $97K in annual Gulf fishing tournament
The 32nd annual Fall King of the Beach kingfish tournament provided Gulf Coast anglers fortunate weather to fish a few days ahead of the first strong cold front of the year. With a large field of 390 teams, organizers allowed boats to venture across a wide area. On Nov. 8, Tampa Bay filled with boats and anglers...
122 Missing Florida Children Rescued In Operation Home For Holidays
A joint task force of local, state, and federal agencies located and recovered 122 missing and endangered children in central Florida during a two-week operation called Home for the Holidays, the U.S. Marshals Service announced Monday.
