Suspected skip scanner caught on surveillance at self-checkout at Walmart
A Poinciana woman was arrested for theft after swapping tags and skip-scanning items at Walmart. A deputy responded to Walmart, located at 550 U.S. Hwy. 27, Clermont regarding retail theft around 3:40 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. An asset protection...
Two Polk County restaurants closed briefly to deal with rodents or roaches
Two Polk County restaurants were temporarily closed by inspectors for roaches, rodents -- or a combination thereof – during the first two weeks of August, according to state inspection reports . La Villita Bakery at 89 U.S. 17-92 N. in Haines City was closed for a day after an inspector noted 12 violations, including...
11-Year Sentence For Lakeland Man In Tampa Caught With Guns, Fentanyl, And Meth
TAMPA, Fla. – A Lakeland man will spend more than a decade in federal prison after being sentenced for distributing methamphetamine and illegally possessing firearms and ammunition. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Kathryn K. Mizelle in Tampa sentenced Moreno Fenelus, 44, to 11 years in prison. Fenelus had previously...
Florida county issued an updated flood warning as locals told to ‘take action’
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for Hillsborough County due to minor flooding along the Little Manatee River, expected to last until 4:58 p.m. Thursday. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued an updated flood warning at 9:23 a.m. on Thursday, in effect until 4:58 p.m. for Hillsborough County,...
Health officials on alert after increase in West Nile Virus activity across Tampa Bay
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florida health officials are urging residents to stay vigilant after an increase in mosquito-borne West Nile Virus (WNV) activity has been detected in several counties across the state. “The important thing people need to remember is they can avoid getting bit by mosquitoes,” Thomas Iovino...
Health Alert Issued For Lake Thonotosassa After Blue-Green Algae Detected
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A health alert has been issued for Lake Thonotosassa following the discovery of harmful blue-green algae toxins. The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) released the alert on Friday, after a water sample confirmed the presence of the toxins. Residents and...
Pinellas Park Secures Arrest Warrant for Tampa Man in Kidnapping Case
Pinellas Park police have secured an arrest warrant for a Tampa man following a kidnapping and domestic battery incident that occurred on August 27, 2025. At approximately 7:00 p.m., witnesses reported seeing 62-year-old Pedro Daniel Gonzalez-Zamora strike a woman and forcefully place her into a vehicle outside 7150...
Local moving company launches free storage program
Hurricanes Helene and Milton had major impacts on the Tampa Bay area last year. Wade Swikle, CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving and Storage, saw it firsthand. To provide peace of mind, the company has created a hurricane storage program for community members. Individuals can store one box at the company’s...
Get outdoors with this Peace River glamping getaway
BOWLING GREEN, Fla - South of Fort Meade off of U.S. 17, the Peace River Oaks campground can be found at 1568 West County Line Road. While the address says Bowling Green, the true location is Old Florida. Campers can find an escape from city life, old-growth oak trees for shade, and access to the Peace River.
This Humble Diner In Florida Serves Up The Best Waffles And Eggs You’ll Ever...
There’s a magical alchemy that happens when golden waffles meet perfectly cooked eggs, and Broadway Diner in Bartow has mastered this breakfast wizardry like nowhere else. You’ve probably driven past dozens of diners in your lifetime, each one promising the “best breakfast in town” with varying degrees of success.
