3 Polk County residents charged in $2M COVID fraud case
Three Polk County residents are facing decades in federal prison for their role in an alleged scheme to steal more than $2 million in COVID relief funds. Jessie Perlado, 63, and Tameshia Roberson 44, are among 11 people charged Friday with one count conspiracy to commit wire fraud and nine counts of wire fraud....
Tampa Bay Neighborhoods With Dazzling Christmas Lights
Looking for some ways to get into the holiday spirit without breaking the bank? You've come to the right place! One of our favorite holiday traditions is driving around neighborhoods in the Tampa metro area to see some of the best Christmas lights displays. Scroll down to see our favorite neighborhoods.
Mr. Christmas lights the way in Temple Terrace
TEMPLE TERRACE — Is it really starting to look a lot like Christmas until Lucas Hutchins says so?. For nearly two decades, Hutchins has transformed River Ridge Drive in Temple Terrace into the city’s most dazzling Christmas destination, dubbed the Temple Terrace Light Show. It is a flourish...
PASCO NEWS: Deputies Investigate Stabbing in Wesley Chapel
WESLEY CHAPEL, FLa- : Pasco Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a stabbing that occurred Sunday evening near the Chili’s in the Wesley Chapel Boulevard area. According to authorities, the incident happened around 7:45 p.m. Preliminary information indicates an altercation between two juvenile males, who are...
The best things Axios Tampa Bay reporters bought in 2025
The Axios Tampa Bay team is sharing some last-minute gift ideas from our favorite purchases this year. Check back later this week for more. 👋 Hey, Yacob here. I spent most of my money this year on tuition and a wedding. Neither would make a good gift, unless the recipient happens to be in school and engaged.
Heart Attack Prevention with Coronary Calcium Scans
BLOOM (TAMPA) – Eric Shuman, the Director of Operations for Life Guard Imaging, joins Gayle Guyardo, the host of Bloom, to discuss heart attack prevention with Coronary Calcium Scans. From their full body scans to their virtual colonoscopies and carotid artery exam, Life Guard Imaging provides innovative screening...
High-quality, local orthopedic care
If you’re struggling with pain, traveling for treatment is probably the last thing you want to do. Lucky for Lakelanders, you don’t have to go far to get the specialized orthopedic care you need. “The greatest satisfaction I have is seeing a patient with a disabling condition returned to full function after my...
Plant City businesses form ‘Downtown Merchant Committee’ in collaboration with city
PLANT CITY, Fla. — Downtown businesses in Plant City are banding together to pave a path forward. They created a "Downtown Merchant Committee" to find ways to draw more people to the area. It’s a whiskey wonderland, at least for Brandon Snyder. “We are definitely a destination for...
Tampa, FL Monday Forecast: Wind Chills in the 20s After Cold Front
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Tampa, FL – A noticeable surge of colder air is moving into the Tampa Bay area late Sunday night, setting the stage for a chilly start to Monday across west-central Florida. According to the National...
PCSO: Single-car crash near Lake Wales kills driver, injures 2
A Fort Pierce man died Dec. 12 in a single-vehicle crash on State Road 60 east of Lake Wales. Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched at about 12:55 p.m. to the crash scene on SR 60 near Tiger Lake Road, according to a news release. Investigators determined that Connor Houston Strickland, 21, lost...
