A longtime Tampa Bay hurricane protection business adopts a new name
Home Safety Solutions, one of Tampa Bay’s longest-standing hurricane protection companies, has introduced a new brand identity as it enters its 40th year in business. The company will now operate as Storm Shielder, a name its leaders say reflects both its history and its vision for the future. Storm...
New Exhibit at The AGB Showcases Works Never Seen Outside Italy
The Medici Dynasty: Renaissance in Florence, opening tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 13, at The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art, offers visitors the opportunity to see over 60 pieces of Renaissance art and artifacts. Admission and parking at the museum is always free. “This is an exciting exhibit for us,” said...
The Aviation Industry Continues to Thrive in Polk’s Wide Open Spaces
Polk County is soaring into the future, powered by a thriving aviation industry anchored by its four airports: Lakeland Linder International, Winter Haven Regional, Bartow Executive and Lake Wales Municipal. Each airport brings unique strengths, from cargo and flight training to skydiving and passenger services, and...
New technical college opens in Plant City for students, adults
On Friday, Hillsborough County Public Schools cut the ribbon to a brand-new technical college for both students and adults.
Driver killed, 2-year-old and his mother in hospital after car rolls into ditch in...
A driver is dead, and a 2-year-old boy and his mother are in the hospital following a single-car crash east of Lake Wales Friday, officials said.
11 accused of stealing $2M in COVID relief funds, Lakeland siblings create neighborhood newspaper...
Good evening, Tampa Bay. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. We will be warmer for Saturday with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Expect partly sunny skies and light winds. Low temperatures will fall to...
1 dead, 2 injured in Polk County crash; SR-60 closed
One person died and two others were injured after a vehicle crash in in Lake Wales on Friday.
Women used children in counterfeit cash scheme at Polk County businesses, deputies say
The Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested three people accused of using children to run a counterfeit money scheme, according to a Wednesday release.
New Florida Law Lays Runway For Flying Taxis & Test Hubs Rapid Development
State lawmakers and transportation officials move ahead on electric air taxi planning, from Senate Bill 1662 to vertiport testing at Polk County’s SunTrax. By Senior Staff Writer, Edmond Thorne for OmniCom MultiMedia.
Discussion about state’s vaccine mandate, Epic Universe ride death investigation finished, and Tampa officers...
Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here's what you need to know today. After a chilly start to the day, temperatures will rebound nicely this afternoon with highs in the low 70s. Get the full forecast here. Check your hour-by-hour forecast here | Share your weather photos. Around Tampa Bay. 1. Vaccine...
