Disturbance At Polk County Business Leads To Arrest Of Lithia Man On Multiple Charges
John Jay White Jr. POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 31-year-old Lithia man faces multiple felony...
Kissimmee Man Arrested At Polk County Sheriff’s Station While Retrieving Confiscated Handgun
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd A Kissimmee man who went to a Polk County Sheriff’s...
Polk County families call for action amid Puerto Rico water crisis
LAKELAND, Fla. — Hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico are facing a growing water crisis as drought conditions take a toll on one of the island’s major reservoirs. No matter the distance, Anna Rivera says the issues affecting Puerto Rico never get easier for her to...
22 domesticated rabbits on the mend after being dumped in Plant City
Nearly two dozen rabbits are recovering and under the care of The Humane Society of Tampa Bay after being rescued last week.
Lakeland police station briefly shut down after ‘well-meaning citizen’ brings in live grenade
The Lakeland police station was briefly shut down Sunday after authorities said a "well-meaning citizen" brought in a box containing a live hand grenade.
Restaurant brings Oklahoma sourced beef smash burgers to the Tampa Bay area
TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla – A new burger concept is officially welcoming diners as local owners look to redefine the traditional smash burger experience. Hassan Diab, one of three co-owners who launched Haddaburger, related how they wanted to provide a high-quality alternative to the fast-food options in the area. The...
Bicyclist dies after being hit by car near Lakeland: PCSO
LAKELAND, Fla. - A bicyclist was killed after being hit by a car Saturday night near Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. PCSO investigators responded to the deadly crash around 11 p.m. on Frontage Road at Winston Creek Parkway. According to investigators, a 43-year-old Plant City man was...
Sheriff’s Deputy Involved in Fatal Crash with Pedestrian in Central Florida
A Sheriff's deputy was involved in a fatal crash with a pedestrian in Central Florida. The post Sheriff’s Deputy Involved in Fatal Crash with Pedestrian in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .
Suspect Previously Deported Arrested Again in Florida
A suspect who was previously deported was arrested again in Florida. The post Suspect Previously Deported Arrested Again in Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .
Publix ranked among the top on 2026 ‘Companies That Care’ list
LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Publix was honored as one of PEOPLE magazine’s 2026 PEOPLE Companies that Care, a list that highlights top U.S. companies exemplifying successful business practices regarding customers, employees, and the planet. Publix Super Markets, whose headquarters is located in Lakeland, ranked number 4 on
