Argument Ends In Gunfire At Winter Haven Intersection; One Person Hospitalized
Police Lights (File) WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Winter Haven police are investigating an isolated shooting...
Publix opening 3 new stores in July. See upcoming locations
Publix is set to open new stores in July, further expanding its footprint in its home state of Florida as the grocery chain continues steady growth across the Southeast. The openings, scheduled between July 2 and July 16, include three locations in Florida, according to Publix’s “New Store Openings” page . The addition
Feels-like temperatures could reach 110° under heat advisory Monday | Weather Impact Alert
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for dangerous heat across Tampa Bay from noon until 6 p.m. Monday. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Citrus and Hernando counties during that time frame for the possibility of dangerous heat. While the...
Man accused of shooting stepson, crashing car near Bradenton Steak n’ Shake, held without...
A man accused of shooting his stepson, fleeing the scene, and crashing his vehicle into a Bradenton Steak n' Shake had his first court appearance on Friday.
Dashcam Captures Driver Punching Woman’s Windshield During Road Rage Incident
One Florida driver’s commute turned frightening after another motorist allegedly cut her off, stopped in the middle of Interstate 4, and walked toward her vehicle. Dashcam video released by the Florida Highway Patrol captured the ... Read more
Winter Haven native crowned Miss Florida 2026 in Lakeland
LAKELAND, Fla. - A Winter Haven native is Florida's newest titleholder after Alexandra de Roos was crowned Miss Florida 2026 Saturday night at the RP Funding Center's Youkey Theatre in Lakeland. Miss Florida 2026 crowned. The backstory:. The reigning Miss Manatee claimed the coveted title following three nights of comp
Spinning Into Trouble: Davenport Teen Arrested After Doing Donuts In ’91 Nissan Sentra
Gavin Salonga POLK COUNTY, Fla. – An 18-year-old Davenport man faces a reckless driving charge...
Card Game Over: Lutz Man Arrested For $425 ‘Magic’ Theft At Davenport Target
Donavan Jakob Halsnik POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A trip to a Davenport shopping plaza turned...
Hillpointe Opens Pointe Grand Apartments In Davenport And Minneola
Working households in Central Florida are getting two new rental options that try to thread the needle between luxury and affordability. Hillpointe is rolling out a pair of Pointe Grand apartment communities, one in Davenport and another just outside Minneola, with rents positioned below typical Class A levels. The Dav
This Affordable Florida City Makes Living Comfortably On Social Security A Real Possibility
Tucked away in the heart of Polk County, Bartow, Florida is one of the state’s best-kept secrets for retirees living on Social Security. With its low cost of living, warm weather, and genuine small-town charm, this historic city offers a lifestyle that feels rich without draining your monthly check.
