Bay Area couple celebrates year in business, marriage
In downtown Bartow, one small Christian bookstore has become a big part of the community. As owners Bo and Sandy Raulerson approach50 years in business, they're about to celebrate another milestone -- 60 years of marriage. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
Tampa Bay Beer Week hosts ‘Halfway There’ fundraiser beer festival this weekend
Across the nation’s media landscape, food & drink writers seem eager to declare the death of craft beer. Some of those bylines actually make a good argument. As Tampa Bay Business Journal reported yesterday, a dozen local breweries have closed over the last year, with just five (including the extremely popular Late Sta
Brick or Treat 2026: What to know about Legoland Florida’s Halloween event
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Legoland Florida is getting ready to kick off its biggest Halloween event ever. Brick or Treat returns to the Winter Haven theme park on Sept. 5 with more event days and more activities for visitors to enjoy. What's new at Brick or Treat for 2026?. Legoland...
Bound by books and love: Bartow couple celebrates 50 years in business, 60 years...
BARTOW, Fla. - In downtown Bartow, Bartow Christian Books and Gifts has become more than a small bookstore. For nearly 50 years, Bo and Sandy Raulerson have built it around faith, service and relationships. "The only thing we have to sell that's different is service," Sandy Raulerson said. "Nobody cares...
Polk County E-Bike Bandit Tased With Backpack Jammed With Stolen 7-Eleven Treats
Gil Maldonado, PCSO POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 57-year-old man was taken into custody after...
Code Brew: Concord Coffee Brings Craft Drinks to New Hospital
Six months after opening their Winter Haven location, Concord Coffee launched its third location in Polk County. On July 1, the local coffee shop opened inside Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road. “Orlando Health has a history of partnering with local coffee roasters
This Florida-based retailer just rebranded and the changes go way beyond a new logo
If you’re headed to City Furniture anytime soon, you might see a noticeable change. The Florida-based retailer is getting a new name and a broader mission. The company announced this week that it is rebranding as City Home, a move that signals a significant expansion beyond traditional furniture sales into a wider rang
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd Says Body-Cams Far More Invasive Than License Plate Readers
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd addressed the debate surrounding automated...
1 injured in Plant City Taco Bell shooting, police say
One person was taken to the hospital with injuries after a shooting at a Plant City Taco Bell occurred on Monday.
‘Black widow’ accused of poisoning Haines City man she met online
A woman whom Polk County deputies called the "black widow" was arrested and charged with second-degree attempted murder after investigators said she poisoned a man she met online.
