Man killed 3 friends going fishing, then ordered cheeseburgers from McDonald’s: Sheriff
BARTOW, Fla. (Court TV) — Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a man accused of gunning down three friends who were going fishing. Tony Lee “TJ” Wiggins Jr., 32, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder, tampering with physical evidence and possessing a weapon as a felon. Prosecutors said Wiggins was t
Prolific Retail Theft Suspect Charged Again for Stealing Body Wash in Central Florida
A prolific retail theft suspect was charged again for stealing body wash in Central Florida. The post Prolific Retail Theft Suspect Charged Again for Stealing Body Wash in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .
Auburndale Man Crashes Truck Onto Polk County Barrier Wall While Putting On Deodorant
Florida Highway Patrol POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A morning commute took an unusual turn in...
Tampa Man Arrested On I-4 In Polk County After Using Highway Shoulder To Bypass...
Edwaldo Louis Oliveiri POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 34-year-old Tampa man was arrested Saturday afternoon...
Grab a Local Coffee and Lose Track of Time Inside This Charming Florida Bookshop
Pressed Books & Coffee in Lakeland combines two simple pleasures that were practically made for each other: a good book and a fresh cup of coffee. This independent shop creates an inviting space where visitors can browse at their own pace, discover unexpected titles, and settle in with something warm to drink. The shel
14 Florida Farmers Markets Packed With Homemade Food and Local Finds
Forget the supermarket—Florida’s farmers markets are where the good stuff is hiding. One trip can turn into a basket overflowing with crusty sourdough, homemade jams, farm-fresh eggs, artisan cheese, and treats you never planned to buy. Then there are the handmade soaps, local crafts, fresh flowers, and one-of-a-kind..
Haines City man arrested for racing at 130 mph, drug possession: FHP
A man was arrested after allegedly racing another car at speeds of up to 130 mph on Interstate 4 in Florida, leading to a police chase and subsequent arrest. A Haines City man was arrested after state troopers clocked him racing another car at speeds of up to 130 mph on Interstate 4 early Sunday morning.
2026 Bartow Chamber College and Career Fair
In partnership with Polk County Public Schools, this College and Career Fair provides a valuable platform for businesses, colleges, and universities to connect with motivated students and job seekers from across the region. Each participating organization will have a 10ft x 10ft booth space at the Bartow Civic Center,
4 hospitalized in three-vehicle crash with Polk County ambulance
POINCIANA, Fla. (WFLA) — Four people were hospitalized after a Polk County ambulance was involved in a crash in Poinciana Saturday morning, officials said. A Polk County Fire Rescue ambulance, with its lights and sirens on, was responding to a call at around 11:20 a.m. on Sept. 12. While traveling through the intersect
Central Florida Man Fled from Crash with Ambulance
A Central Florida man was arrested after he fled from a crash with an ambulance. The post Central Florida Man Fled from Crash with Ambulance appeared first on West Orlando News .

















