Lakeland FL

DOVER, Fla. - A fugitive wanted in two states was found with a handcuff key taped to his underwear after he was taken into custody by Hillsborough County deputies on Thursday. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said Jonathan Terry, 42, is a convicted felon who has been wanted in Kentucky and Indiana for four year

Lakeland sellers are cutting prices and negotiating, giving buyers a rare shot at deals well below the national median.

Heritage Harvest Market has a full day of fall-themed events planned at Kathleen Area Historical Society Heritage Park, 8950 N. Campbell Road, on Sunday, Oct. 4. Events include a coffee truck rally, yoga on the lawn, the Pumpkins & Play Market, and a haunted house. “We’re going to host North...

Polk County landfill fees rose Oct. 1 to $48.30 a ton for garbage, with 5% increases scheduled every year through 2030. Here are the new rates, sites and hours. The post Polk County Landfill Fees Rose Oct. 1, With 5% Increases Locked In Each Year Through 2030 first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Ci

In Lakeland, FL, foreclosures are rising to pre-pandemic levels, bringing discounted home inventory up to 27.2% below value nationwide.

Looking for things to do this weekend in Polk County? Here are 26 verified events Oct. 2 to 4 in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Lake Wales and beyond. The post Things to Do This Weekend in Polk County: 26 Events Oct. 2 to 4, From Lakeland First Friday to Bok Tower Gardens first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was

Polk County Mosquito Control has increased the number of sprays since a locally acquired dengue case was confirmed Sept. 24. See where crews sprayed and how to find your zone. The post Polk County Mosquito Spray Zones: Where Crews Are Spraying After a Local Dengue Case first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was wri

Chili dripped off the end of a foot-long and landed right on my sneaker, and I was too happy to care. That happened at a faded roadside stand I almost drove past on a back road in Florida, and it turned into the best lunch of my whole trip. Old...

A roughly 23-acre private island near Haines City featuring a large estate, historic connections and alligator-filled surrounding waters is listed for $12 million.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Winter Haven woman was arrested Thursday after investigators found dead and dying animals scattered across a trash-covered yard, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Melissa McKinney, 59, faces several charges including felony animal cruelty and running an unpermitted dump site at her...