Lakeland FL

BROOKSVILLE – Thanks to a tip from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office about an investigation into commercial thefts from construction sites, four Hillsborough County men are now in custody at the Hernando County Detention Center. Yosbel Campber Gonzalez, 44, Fidel Acosta-Zamora, 43, Edel Llano Broche, 40, and...

Florida is known for sunshine and beaches, but there is another side of the state that locals quietly celebrate, and it smells like butter, spices, and recipes older than the palm trees. Tucked between everyday streets and unassuming storefronts are places where tradition still leads the kitchen, and stepping inside...

The city of Lake Wales is launching additional downtown streetscape projects, including upgrades to First Street, Orange Avenue, Crystal Avenue and Market Street as part of its "Connected Plan." Construction on First Street begins the week of Feb. 23, with other roadwork starting in March. Officials say the projects...

(This article was revised to correct the spelling of Dianna Jones' name.) AUBURNDALE — Auburndale city commissioners emphasized experience as the decisive factor in choosing their next city manager. The City Commission voted 5-0 at its Feb. 16 meeting to offer the position to Jeff Brown, director of economic and...

The Planned Parenthood location in Lakeland will close this March.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Warm, dry weather continues to contribute to severe drought throughout the Tampa Bay area. As watering restrictions remain, first responders warn the risk of brush fires is still high. Level Up Lawn Care Owner Carlos Giddings said business during the winter typically slows down but...

“Bringing world-class cancer care closer to home. Moffitt Cancer Center is expanding into Polk County with a new outpatient center planned for 2029, increasing access to screenings, innovative therapies, clinical trials and expert care across Central Florida.”. Tiago Biachi de Castria, Medical Oncologist, Associate...

Nine people have applied to be considered to fill a Polk County Court judge vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Robert Griffin , according to the Judicial Nominating Commission for the 10th Judicial Circuit. The applicants are Jordan A. Wells, career attorney with the Second District Court of Appeal; Nicole...

LAKELAND, Fla. – Authorities in Polk County are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who walked out of a Lakeland business without paying for his haul earlier this week. The incident took place on Tuesday, February 17, at the Everest Liquor & Smoke Hub located at 5044 Lunn Road.

DAVENPORT, Fla. – A month-long investigation into a rash of vehicle burglaries across Central Florida reached a conclusion this week when deputies caught up with a 23-year-old suspect hiding out in a Davenport residence. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office took Jeffrey Elijah Gilbert into custody on Tuesday, February...