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Hillsborough County officials want Tampa Bay residents to prepare now. Don't wait until a storm approaches. The county maintains 55 shelters but won't open them all at the same time. Chuck Roop manages ESF 6 mass care operations. He explained the county keeps activation numbers low. When Hurricane Milton struck,...

FOX 13's Charley Belcher takes us to Lakeland for a taste of authentic Brazilian food at SamBrazil Market.

A bicyclist was struck and killed in the early morning hours of June 7 along U.S. 92 in Auburndale. Officers responded to a reported traffic accident about 1:40 a.m. on June 7. A 56-year-old Auburndale male, who was not identified, was driving home from work in his 2007 Mercedes-Benz traveling east on U.S. 92. The veh

The Polk County History Center is shedding light on the cattle ranching history in the county. This new exhibit opened on Tuesday June 9 and features Cattle Brand Books that date back to the 1800s. Each book features the specific brands of the ranchers who lived in Polk County from...

LAKELAND, Fla. — Some Lakeland residents are calling for a moratorium as the city reviews a proposal for a hyperscale data center. The project, known as “Project Swan,” would bring a 600,000-square-foot data center to west Lakeland. But residents have questions about the plan. Mornings now start...

A man wanted in Polk County for narcotics violations was arrested in Gainesville on June 5 after he fled deputies, according to authorities.

TAMPA, Fla. — A Plant City woman is known around her neighborhood for taking care of feral cats, ducks and other animals in need. She’s also known by her family for caring for her sister, who had early onset Alzheimer’s. Amanda Lirot said she has a soft...

Sun (Unsplash) TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay area is kicking off the week under...

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PLANT CITY, Fla. — Plant City commissioners have approved a $250,000 matching grant to help restore the Bing Rooming House Museum, which is still recovering from major flooding caused by Hurricane Milton. The museum, owned by the Improvement League of Plant City CDC, has been undergoing cleanup for the...