Car title mix-up leaves Polk County man in limbo while trying to sell
Jalen Gaskins takes pride in his car. So after making the final payment on his six-year auto loan, he decided to sell the vehicle privatel
Move To This Quiet Florida Town And Live Well On Just Your Social Security...
There’s a version of Florida that doesn’t involve bumper-to-bumper traffic, overpriced condos, or the constant feeling that everyone around you is in a tremendous hurry to get somewhere slightly worse. That version of Florida is called Bartow, and it’s been sitting quietly in Polk County this whole time,...
Expressway Authority to hold public meetings for State Road 534 Phase 2
The Central Florida Expressway Authority is holding a public meeting for State Road 534 regarding Phase 2 of the project, which is currently in design from east of Narcoossee Road to Cyrils Drive. Phase 2 of SR 534 is a 3.5-mile section of the 14-mile expressway that is intended to...
Suspect dies after Wesley Chapel standoff that injured a bondsman and deputies
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — A man wanted on a lewd and lascivious battery charge died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after an armed standoff at the Enclave Apartments in Wesley Chapel. A bail bondsman was critically injured in the standoff, and two Pasco Sheriff's deputies suffered minor injuries.
Developer Credit Agreement Approved for Planned 300‑Unit Bok Estates Community
Developer Credit Agreement Approved for Planned 300‑Unit Bok Estates Community. To support the construction of alley‑loaded streets for a proposed 300‑unit residential community, city commissioners have approved an agreement granting the developer credit against impact fees. At their regular meeting last month, Lake Wa
Plant City man shares memories 25 years after surviving Sept. 11 attacks
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — As the nation prepares to mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, a Plant City resident who survived the collapse of the World Trade Center is sharing his story. John Victor Jacobson was working for his family’s construction company just blocks from the...
Tampa Bay Homeowners Urged To Check Avocado, Shade Trees As Lethal Laurel Wilt Spreads
Laurel wilt (Credit: Panorama Tree Service) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A deadly tree disease that...
Private Equity Firm Acquires Plant City Manufacturer
LidWorks, the family-owned Plant City manufacturer that produces more than 2 billion foodservice lids a year, has been acquired by Boca Raton-based private equity firm New Water Capital Partners. New Water announced the acquisition Wednesday, ending four decades of family ownership at a company that supplies major quic
Stolen Gun Found In Bedroom Search Leads To Arrest Of Four Lakeland Teens
Polk County Sheriff's Office LAKELAND, Fla. – Four teenagers from the Kathleen area of Lakeland...
Higher fines now in effect for Lakeland water-use violations
Lakeland residents will face steeper fines if they continue to water their lawns or wash vehicles on the wrong day of the week. City commissioners voted unanimously on Sept. 8 to implement stronger enforcement measures and higher fines for residents and businesses who don't abide by the Phase III drought water-use rest
