Lakeland FL

Sometimes the best food in Florida isn’t found in gleaming high-rises with valet parking, but in weathered wooden shacks where your shoes might pick up a little sand and your soul picks up a whole lot of satisfaction. Old Man Frank’s in Winter Haven is exactly that kind of...

Tampa Bay residents are serious about their restaurants, whether it takes standing in a line out the door for "the best breakfast sandwich ever," or fighting Rob Gronkowski for reservations months ahead for to-die-for pasta. Since we first posted this list, the Michelin Guide has given infamous stars to some,...

TAMPA, Fla. – A suspect facing felony charges was taken into custody on Saturday, August 2, 2025, after attempting to evade law enforcement by hiding in a local body of water. The incident began when Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies responded to a report on Key Biscayne Drive....

1,000 free backpacks were given away to kids at Tampa Bay’s largest back-to-school fair on Saturday.

Judy Schofield chokes back tears thinking about the memories she made here with her late husband. From her living room couch, where she sits now, she admires the lighthouses they collected over the years. They're all shapes and sizes, adorning every room. It's something that made this house feel like...

Never give up — it’s a valuable lesson seventh grader Aahan Swain says he learned as a member of Walker Middle Magnet School’s Robotics Club. While he and his fellow classmates have fun creating and competing, these skills are laying an important foundation for their future careers in STEM. For Swain, it’s a career...

Discover Summer Enrichment Program launched by Lakeland Regional Health equips students with skills to thrive in the healthcare industry.

FORT DE SOTO, Fla. — Hundreds of people were searching for scallops in Tampa Bay in the name of science. The nonprofit, Tampa Bay Watch, hosted its 30th Annual Great Bay Scallop Search on Saturday. Over 200 volunteers were on the water in three different areas to see how...

MELBOURNE — 1930 marked a milestone year for both Publix and Martha Kennon. Kennon was born 95 years ago and on Sept. 6, 1930, George Jenkins who founded and opened the first Publix Food Store in Winter Haven, Florida. Since the beginning, Publix said they have prided themselves on...

A traffic collision was reported on Friday, August 1, 2025 at approximately 4:07 PM near the intersection of Highway 60 westbound and W. Lake Wales Rd. N. The accident is said to involve three vehicles in close proximity to the railroad track crossing. Two individuals were transported to the hospital...