Bank of Central Florida Seeks to Help Local Businesses Thrive
A vibrant local economy depends on more than storefronts, customers and good ideas. Behind many successful businesses are systems that help owners manage cash flow, protect against fraud and prepare for growth. At Lakeland-based Bank of Central Florida, treasury management professionals like Linda Harkins work with bus
Retired Lakeland police officers seek pension increases
LAKELAND, Fla. — Nearly 1,000 signatures and counting, retired Lakeland police officer Phillip Smith says he never expected his online petition to gain such a large response. “It’s police officers, it’s retired police officers, it’s friends of police officers. I don’t even know a thousand people, so I don’t...
Terrion Arnold facing charges in Florida robbery and kidnapping case
Tampa police say Arnold turned himself in on Wednesday at Orient Road Jail in Hillsborough County.
‘You’re here with us’: Florida deputies pull man to safety on I-75
Body camera video shows the moment deputies saved a man during a crisis on Interstate 75 on Tuesday.
Woman with revoked license arrested in hotel parking lot on State Road 44
A Plant City woman was arrested late Monday night after a deputy caught her driving with a revoked license and pulled her over in a hotel parking lot in Wildwood. Jessica Leigh Featherston, 40, was behind the wheel of a white 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan at about 10:20 p.m. Monday, when she was pulled over at the Holiday Inn
Walmart Loses Florida Appeal Over ‘Electrically Dangerous’ Box That Shocked Contractor
A Florida appeals court has upheld a jury verdict against Walmart, ruling that the retail giant is liable for injuries sustained by an independent contractor who was severely shocked by an ungrounded electrical junction box while working in a locked area of a store. On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the...
Dry conditions raise fire concerns ahead of Fourth of July celebrations in Tampa Bay
As Tampa Bay prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July and America’s 250th anniversary, fire officials are urging people to use extra caution with fireworks because of unusually dry conditions across the region.
Fourth of July fireworks get green light in Florida despite widespread wildfire concerns
TAMPA, Fla. - Fireworks will illuminate the Florida sky this Fourth of July as residents celebrate America's 250th birthday, but officials are preaching caution amid statewide drought conditions. Statewide celebration plans. What we know:. State officials do not plan to impose a statewide ban on fireworks ahead of the
Miss Ocala competing in Miss Florida competition this week
The newly crowned Miss Ocala and Miss Ocala’s Teen are heading to Lakeland this week to compete for state titles during the 2026 Miss Florida and Miss Florida Teen Scholarship Competition. Madison Parolini (Miss Ocala) and Chloie Sebree (Miss Ocala Teen), who were crowned earlier this year in January,...
Gunmen Were Fake, The Friends Were Strangers, But The Jail Cell Is Real For...
James Seymour (PCSO) LAKELAND, Fla. – Tuesday night did not go according to plan for...
