Ellie B’s Ice Cream Looks to Be Planning First Brick-and-Mortar
Based in Lakeland, Ellie B’s Ice Cream is a mobile ice cream concept that “serves signature soft serve ice cream from our vintage trailer, creating a fun, photo-worthy dessert experience for weddings and events.”. “Hi, I’m Amanda! Founder & owner of Ellie B’s Ice Cream,” says an introductory...
Woman found dead in backyard during Highland City house fire
HIGHLAND CITY, Fla. - A woman was found dead after a suspected gunshot wound in the backyard of a burning home in Highland City on Wednesday morning, according to Polk County Fire Rescue. Highland City house fire. What we know:. Polk County Fire Rescue crews arrived on Featherwood Trail shortly...
Polk County dogs all adopted during Brooks Law Group fundraiser
All four dogs at the Brooks Law Group adoption event in Winter Haven found new families by late morning on August 1.
Polk County Fire Rescue chaplain dies in line-of-duty crash
EAGLE LAKE, Fla. (WWSB) - Polk County Fire Rescue volunteer Chaplain Hector Cruz died Wednesday after a crash in the Eagle Lake area, the agency said. Cruz was traveling between Polk County Fire Rescue stations to check on crews when the crash occurred, according to PCFR. The agency described his death as a line-of-dut
Winter Haven residents raise concerns about speeding on 8th Street NW
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Winter Haven is moving forward with traffic safety improvements on 8th Street NW and Avenue L NW after residents raised concerns about speeding, cut-through traffic and pedestrian safety in the growing area. City documents show that Winter Haven was awarded $1.2 million from the Florida...
Plant City launches AI dispatcher
An AI dispatcher is now answering non emergency calls for the Plant City Police Department. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
K9 Ace presented with Commendation for Valor after being shot in line of duty
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — K-9 Ace was presented with a Commendation for Valor on Tuesday after he was shot in the line of duty. Ace was critically injured earlier this month after a suspect, who investigators identified as Angel Bowers, fired at least four rounds at deputies who were attempting to arrest him for faili
9 Hillsborough County High Schools Rank Among Florida’s Best
Hillsborough County, FL - Nine Hillsborough County high schools were recognized among Florida’s top-performing public schools in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings. Plant High School received the county’s highest placement, ranking No. 29 in Florida and No. 343 nationally. Robinson High School
Bartow Woman Arrested After Flat-Tired Bike Thwarts Fort Meade Burglary Attempt
Dianna Lynn Bradshaw POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 42-year-old Bartow woman is facing multiple felony...
10 Family Owned Candy Stores In Florida That Made My Sweet Tooth Very Happy
The best candy stops often come with a story you can taste. Walk through the door of a family-run shop and you might find chocolate cooling behind the counter, jars filled with colorful sweets, or the buttery scent of fresh fudge drifting through the room. Florida’s family-owned candy stores offer...
