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RIVERVIEW, Fla. — Troopers are seeking the public's help to identify several suspects who fled after being pursued by the Florida Highway Patrol. Around 3 a.m. Wednesday, troopers saw a car that was speeding while heading south on I-75, near mile marker 250 in Riverview, FHP claims. When troopers tried to stop the car,

Community Foundation Tampa Bay recently announced that 88 nonprofit groups within its five-county service area will receive a record-breaking $2,520,473 through its 2026 Annual Competitive Grants cycle. More than half of this amount will support projects and programs with a service component in the South Shore communit

A record of Polk County's agricultural history dating to the 1800s has taken a big gallop forward. Polk County's Clerk of Courts Stacy M. Butterfield has overseen the preservation of books listing historic cattle brands. An announcement of a publicly available digital archive of the book was made in Bartow during the P

Plans for a new event venue in rural Polk County never made it to “I Do” after the property owner suddenly rescinded his application at a planning commission meeting on Wednesday.

Police Lights (File) LAKELAND, Fla. – A 24-year-old Lakeland man died Wednesday night after losing...

Florida’s new "Orion" DMV computer system, launched in January, is causing ongoing crashes, slowdowns and major service delays across Polk County. Polk County Tax Collector Joe Tedder says the issues have led to hours-long wait times and significant disruptions for customers needing critical services like licenses and

FLORIDA — Detectives with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after a man and a woman were found dead in Plant City on Wednesday. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to the area of James Melvin Drive, where the two individuals were discovered deceased. Authorities have not relea

Florida’s Mediterranean restaurant scene proves that eating well doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor. From Tampa Bay to Miami, talented chefs are transforming fresh vegetables, lean proteins, and heart-healthy olive oil into meals that actually make you excited about nutritious choices. These ten spots have mastered the ar

Marty Sampson is a pet owner like millions of other individuals. His dog Wally is like a member of the family. However, sometimes life gets in the way. One day, Sampson and his wife Kate were both rushing to get to work and didn’t have the time to take Wally to day care.

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office PLANT CITY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating...