‘He’s a coward.’ Unlicensed Pasco contractor convicted, now faces trial in separate case
TAMPA, Fla. — An unlicensed contractor in Pasco County, accused of taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from homeowners for work he started but never finished, has been convicted in two cases and now faces a trial in a separate Hillsborough County case. "I feel like I received justice...
Allegiant, Avelo Airlines announce new routes from Tampa Bay airports
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Two airlines are expanding their flights at two Tampa Bay airports starting next year. Allegiant Airlines announced on Tuesday that it is adding a route between St. Pete-Clearwater (PIE) to Trenton, New Jersey (TTN) beginning Feb. 20. “Celebrating our 19th year with Allegiant, we are...
Kroger shuts down Florida fulfillment center, leaving Tampa Bay without its delivery services
TAMPA, Fla. — Kroger announced on Tuesday that they are closing three automated fulfillment centers, one right here in Florida, to make its delivery operations faster and to increase profits. Right now, Tampa Bay residents say they are receiving emails from Kroger saying it will no longer be delivering...
Deported Multiple Times, Man Lands Back In Jail After Punching Co-Worker In Lakeland
LAKELAND, Fla. – A 42-year-old man, who authorities say is in the United States illegally and has been deported multiple times, was arrested in Lakeland on Sunday after allegedly battering a co-worker during a heated argument. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), the incident took place around 9:15...
House, Senate approves bill to force release of Epstein files, Better Together looks for...
Good evening, Tampa Bay. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Some patchy fog will be possible early on Wednesday, but it will quickly lift with sunshine the rest of the day. Expect mostly sunny skies with...
Indoor U-Pick orange grove opening in Polk County
The state's first indoor U-Pick orange grove opens in Polk County this week. FOX 35's David Martin visited Golden Ridge Groves for a preview.
50-cent thrift store book nets special find for veteran’s family
TAMPA, Fla. — A simple purchase at a thrift store turned into a very special find for one veteran's family. Theresa Sutton was putting books away at a thrift shop in Lakeland when a book caught her eye. It was an aviators log book, dated 1945, during World War II.
Tampa Bay wins national honor for backing MacDill
Tampa Bay has won the 2024 Abilene Trophy, the top national award for community support to an Air Mobility Command base. Only one community receives the honor each year. This article explains what happened, why it matters to the region and what leaders should expect next. What happened?. Tampa Bay...
Ethics complaint dismissed against former Polk School Board member Lori Cunningham
An ethics complaint against former Polk School Board Member Lori Cunningham was dismissed Nov. 14 in Tallahassee after a nearly two and half year process during which state legislation changed the rules on how the ethic commission operates. The state Ethics Commission had found probable cause in January 2024 that...
Clifton Lewis, champion of history through L.B. Brown House in Bartow, dies at 82
Clifton Lewis, a champion of Black history and director of the L.B. Brown Heritage Festival in Bartow for more than two decades, died Sunday at age 82 after a long battle with cancer. Lewis orchestrated a campaign in the late 1990s to save from demolition a house in Bartow constructed by the formerly enslaved...
