Protecting those who protect us
ST. PETERSBURG – More police officers die by suicide than in the line of duty. Behind the badge, many carry invisible wounds and far too often suffer in silence. A growing movement in Tampa Bay is changing that. Law enforcement officers from around Tampa Bay walked across the stage...
Study: Lake Bonny’s post-Milton flooding caused by ‘insufficient’ pump and storm drainage
A study into the cause of Lake Bonny's severe flooding after Hurricane Milton has confirmed residents' allegations: The city's pump and infrastructure are "insufficient" for storm events. The results of the Lake Bonny Watershead Study by third-party consultant Aecom Technical Services Inc., based out of Tampa, became...
Parking fees loom at Lakeland International Airport
Starting soon, daily parking will cost you if you're flying out of Lakeland International Airport. Here's what you need to know.
Study blames Lake Bonny hurricane flooding on ‘very inadequate’ infrastructure
Rain used to be calming. But now, for neighbors like Nicole Aldahonda-Ramirez, who live near Lake Bonny in Lakeland, each drop carries a memory.
Forecast: Heat Alerts come to an end
TAMPA — Good Friday morning Tampa Bay! We have made it to August and for the first time in six days, our heat alerts have been removed for the Tampa Bay area. Yay! It will still be hot, but the heat index values won't get close to 108 degrees. Actual highs over the next seven days stay in the low to mid 90s. A little...
CSX to Close Multiple Lakeland Rail Crossings for Repairs Starting Aug. 4
The city of Lakeland has announced a sweeping series of closures of Lakeland-area rail crossings, on CSX tracks, including in school zones.. The crossings are being closed by CSX to make “critical infrastructure improvements,” the city said. They’ll begin on Monday, Aug. 4. “Each affected crossing will...
Lakeland Regional Health offers groundbreaking new treatment for ACL tears
A groundbreaking treatment for ACL tears, known as the BEAR implant, is becoming more accessible in the Tampa Bay area.
Polk County school district is revising zoning boundaries for its high schools
Polk County Public Schools is beginning the process of redrawing attendance boundaries for its 16 high schools. The district will give students’ families a chance to weigh in through a series of public meetings. Joshua McLemore, the district’s director of facilities planning, provided an overview of the recommended...
Sheriff’s office says Gibsonton man was leading a double life and dealing drugs
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said it made a major arrest of a man selling drugs and leading a double life.
Plant City Driver’s Evasive Maneuvers Lead To Arrest On I-4 In Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A deputy’s patrol on Interstate 4 resulted in the arrest of a Plant City man with a history of driving offenses, after he was observed making erratic and evasive maneuvers to avoid a traffic stop. On Wednesday, July 30th, at approximately 12:50 pm, a...
