Car reached speeds up to 100 mph moments before deadly Ybor crash, records say
The car's speed was approximately 77 mph when it struck the first pedestrians, police say.
52 children in Hillsborough County get adopted at Busch Gardens
TAMPA, Fla. - Friday is a day more than 50 Bay Area children and families will never forget. They’ll officially become a family. The Children’s Network of Hillsborough County is hosting an adoption event at Busch Gardens, celebrating National Adoption Month. "It’s just amazing," Terri Balliet, Chief Executive...
Tampa Bay organizations hold free grocery events to help those in need
In the aftermath of the government shutdown, the need for food is growing. To help fill the gaps, the Hillsborough County Health Services held a free grocery pickup event Friday in Plant City.
‘Bone Yard’ motocross track opening in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A new quarter-million-dollar project is two days away from opening in Polk County. It’s a place to seek thrills, be entertained and get in touch with “old Florida.” The “Bone Yard” is a mile-long motocross track located on the north side of the county’s Bone Valley ATV Park at 10427 […]
Florida Strawberry Festival announces 2026 ‘Still Growing’ concert lineup
Video: Eagle 8 HD soars over the Florida Strawberry Festival 2024 PLANT CITY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Strawberry Festival, coming up in February, announced its lineup of artists performing at next year’s “Still Growing” event. The 11-day festival will have different artists performing each day. Nineteen artists...
Man accused of murdering 14-year-old brother in Florida cold case
The Lakeland Police Department announced Monday that it made an arrest in the 2018 murder of a 14-year-old boy.
Lakeland Electric Seeks Slight Increase in Fuel Charge
Your utility bill is likely to rise slightly in January. For a typical household using 1,200 kilowatt hours, the proposed increase adds about $4.20 a month. The electric portion of the average bill — which includes the customer charge and base rate — will increase from $136.27 to $140.47.
Three fire departments in Polk County receive state funds for life-saving equipment
Three Polk County fire departments received state grants totaling more than $186,000 to be used toward the purchase of new equipment for first responders that could be life-saving. Blaise Ingoglia, the state's chief financial officer, presented the funds to the leadership of Auburndale, Frostproof and Lakeland fire...
Death investigation underway after US Marshals respond to Hillsborough home
Residents in a Carrollwood neighborhood were barred from going to their homes after a large police response in the area.
‘Pure energy, pure love’: Family, neighbors hold vigil for toddler killed in Dade City
DADE CITY, Fla. — Dozens of neighbors and strangers gathered for a vigil only feet away from where a toddler was run over and killed in Dade City. Shock and sadness spread fast on Friday among a few blocks of the Hilltop Point subdivision after 2-year-old Creedence Archibald died after walking with his father on...
