Lakeland FL

Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision in Lake County yesterday that resulted in the death of a driver and a passenger. According to the FHP report, at approximately 6:05 pm, a 2008 Toyota Scion, driven by a 16-year-old female from Groveland, was traveling southbound on State...

Half of the top 10 metros with the worst roads in America are located in Florida, a report from Pep Boys found.

TAMPA, Fla. — For the veterans who served our country, navigating the VA health care system is not always easy, as much of it is done online. It can be especially difficult for older veterans who may lack access to computers, or struggle to use them. Pam Plager, program...

Good evening, Tampa Bay. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Some patchy fog will be possible early on Tuesday, but it will quickly lift with sunshine the rest of the day. Highs will range from the...

The United States Marshals Service announced Monday that a task force made up of federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners located more than 100 missing or endangered children in Central Florida and beyond. In two weeks, 122 vulnerable youth were found belonging to: Tampa Bay (57), Orlando (14),...

Lakeland commissioners are considering selling three CRA-owned properties valued between $1.3 million and $1.9 million to longtime tenants at less than half the appraised value, in two cases. The proposal was added to the City Commission’s agenda for Monday, Nov. 17, on Friday afternoon at the request of Mayor Bill...

woman was arrested after Polk deputies said she was caught speeding and weaving a motorcycle through traffic on Interstate 4 on Saturday night.

The longest federal government shutdown in history is over, but for Floridians, a healthcare crisis could now be beginning. Why it matters: Hundreds of thousands of Tampa Bay residents rely on expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies to afford health care, and without them, average premiums could spike by 88%.

A silo fire in Florida sparked a “dust explosion” that ignited a second silo and a brush fire Thursday night, officials said. Polk County Fire Rescue said crews responded at around 4:26 p.m. Thursday to a reported silo fire at a business that sells mulch products, located near the intersection of Lasso Lane and Maine...

DAVENPORT, Fla. – A New York visitor got a harsh dose of Florida reality last week after his attempt to steal snacks and alcohol from a local convenience store landed him in the Polk County Jail instead of just receiving a citation. Jacob Kimbrew, who had reportedly been in...