Lakeland Man Jailed After Mailbox Melee, Tells Deputies He Was “Blowing Off Steam”
LAKELAND, Fla. – A Lakeland man found himself in trouble with the law after allegedly taking out his frustrations on several mailboxes Monday morning. Martin Allen Roberson, Jr., 32, was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) and faces multiple charges of criminal mischief. The incident unfolded...
Central Florida Man Taken Into Custody For Starving And Abusing Horses
A Central Florida man was arrested for starving and abusing horses. Polk County Agriculture Crimes Unit detectives arrested 63-year-old Carl Edward Olinger, of north Lakeland, this month after they responded to his property and discovered multiple malnourished horses. Olinger was the custodian of six horses in his...
Winter Haven affordable housing will provide support for homeless
The City of Winter Haven is taking a significant step forward in addressing a critical need for affordable housing.
Illegal Handicap Parking Complaint Led To Four Apprehended In Central Florida
An illegal handicap parking complaint led to four being arrested in Central Florida, three of whom were wanted, and all four are in the United States illegally. This month, a Polk County deputy was requested at the UPS Store on Ambersweet Way in Davenport in response to an RV parked in a handicap parking space.
Grandmother Shot, Killed In Tampa By Hillsborough Deputy Following Domestic Dispute
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that happened early Sunday morning on the 7500 block of Carlton Circle in Tampa. The incident was the result of a convoluted personal dispute involving a grandmother, her daughter, a granddaughter, and a roommate. During a...
10 Tampa Bay Late Morning at 10:30 am
10 Tampa Bay is keeping you informed, prepared and connected with the latest news and weather headlines for your Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Crash causes traffic delays on I-4 in Hillsborough County
PLANT CITY, Fla. - A crash caused big backups early Tuesday along a stretch of I-4 in the Plant City area. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, crews responded shortly before 6 a.m. along the westbound side of I-4 near the Branch Forbes Rd. exit. The left two lanes were...
Healing: Lakeland’s shift on mental health
Lakeland residents are showing up for their mental health. The system of mental health providers doesn’t always show up for them. Despite rising awareness of the importance of mental health and the ways it can be addressed through science-based therapies, stigmas also still block access. And cultural norms,...
Polk HealthCare Plan Changes Eligibility Requirements
Bartow, Fla. (May 27, 2025) — Eligibility requirements for the Polk HealthCare Plan have changed. Now applicants will only be required to provide one form of proof of residency. Previously, two forms of proof of Polk County residency were required to qualify to receive benefits under the plan. The...
Local student competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
The Scripps National Spelling Bee begins May 27 with the preliminaries. This year’s competition is all the buzz as the Spelling Bee is celebrating its 100-year anniversary.
