4 dead in multi-vehicle crash in Polk County
Deputies responded to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash in Lake Wales on Wednesday.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill opens third Polk County location
Carrabba's Italian Grill celebrated the grand opening of a new East Polk location on Feb. 3 in the Davenport area. The new restaurant is at 1005 Heritage Pass near Osceola-Polk Line Road. It's close to the ChampionsGate area off Interstate 4. "As we bring Carrabba’s to Davenport, we’re excited to invite our neighbors...
Darden to transform 4 Bahama Breeze eateries in region
Darden Restaurants will rebrand all four of its regional Bahama Breeze Island Grille locations in the next 18 months as part of a move to eliminate the chain. The four local restaurants — in Tampa, Lutz, Brandon and Fort Myers — are among 14 Bahama Breeze locations that will remain open as the remaining 14 are shut...
Missing father believed to be inside truck in pond
A missing man is believed to be dead after a body was discovered inside a truck in a Plant City retention pond. FOX 13’s Blake DeVine reports.
Herbert Dixon Meet & Greet Barbecue Festival Open To All
In celebration of Black History Month and the enduring legacy of African Americans in golf, the community is invited to attend the Herbert Dixon Meet & Greet Barbecue Festival on Thursday, February 27, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., in Lakeland, Florida. The free event will take place at 1221 Omohundra Avenue and is...
Scaffold Provider ScaffSource Announces First Florida Location in Lakeland
ScaffSource, a Brock Group brand, announced the grand opening of its new sales and rental location in Lakeland, Fla., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 29, 2026, as well as a Grand Opening Open House the previous day. The 4.5-acre facility at 3755 Maine Ave. provides rental and sales for scaffolding, shoring,...
Florida Weather Alert Today: Cold Morning and Rain Chance Ahead in Tampa Bay
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Florida — Cool air settles across Tampa Bay this morning, catching early commuters by surprise. Breath shows briefly, car roofs feel cold to the touch, and the region starts the day more like late winter...
Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival returns for huge 2026 celebration
Since 2018, the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival has been about much more than a single day of celebration. The festival is a community-driven movement rooted in health history and healing that brings people together through food. The crown jewel for the nonprofit, the namesake Collard Green Festival makes its...
Fish farms struggle with the cold temperatures
Another night of unseasonably cold temperatures across the Tampa Bay area is threatening thousands of tropical fish. Fish farmers say the prolonged chill could lead to losses that take months to bounce back from. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
Sister’s Junktiques Vintage Market in Haines City
FOX 13's Charley Belcher takes us to Haines City for some serious vintage and handmade shopping at Sister's Junktiques Vintage Market.
