Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Chief Jason Dougherty Named Florida Fire Chief Of The Year
Chief Jason Dougherty HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association named Hillsborough County...
Heavy rain cools and flushes Tampa Bay waters
Capt. Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina says this influx of rain we are seeing is very beneficial for Tampa Bay waters as fish get a much-needed chance to cool off.
Lakeland Coffee Shops Deny Gubernatorial Candidate’s Guerilla Campaign Stops
On Thursday, July 16, a visit to downtown by gubernatorial candidate James Fishback, 31, blocked sidewalks, disrupted local businesses, and grew into an impromptu rally in Munn Park. Prior to his appearance, Fishback’s campaign reached out to two local businesses to host the event. Neither Pressed Books & Coffee nor...
La Michoacana Plans Auburndale Location
With several locations around Central Florida, Haines City-based ice cream chain La Michoacana appears to be on the move again with a new opening. This week, What Now came across plan review paperwork submitted by La Michoacana Ventures LLC for a new La Michoacana location in Auburndale, at 198 Melton Ave.
Plant City woman says impersonation scheme cost her more than $50,000
A Plant City woman says she lost more than $50,000 after scammers posing as bank representatives convinced her that her accounts had been compromised.
Winter Haven Police Officer Flown To Lakeland Regional After Motorcycle Crash
Police Lights (File) WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A Winter Haven police officer was hospitalized Friday...
Pasture mealybug: Grass-eating pest spreads to 16 Florida counties
The pasture mealybug has spread to 16 counties across the state, including Polk. While the insect has targeted sugarcane and pasture grasses so far, experts are monitoring for potential impacts on residential lawns. The pasture mealybug can cause yellowing in grasses and can severely damage crops. POLK COUNTY, Fla. -..
Moffitt Cancer Center to start using proton therapy in cancer treatment
Moffitt Cancer Center is unveiling its new ‘Proteus ONE’ machine; with it, they will be able to offer proton therapy to patients across the Tampa Bay Area.
Hillsborough County Deputy Arrested Following Stalking Investigation
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputy...
Driver dead after car wedges under semi-truck in Winter Haven crash
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - One person is dead after a compact car became wedged under a semi-truck at a Winter Haven intersection on Thursday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Winter Haven crash scene. What we know:. Deputies said a Chevy Trax was traveling west in the outside...
